British High Commission
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View Vacancy – Communications Officer (01/24 MPT)
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Communications, Press and Media
Main purpose of job:
Support the Senior Regional Communications Officer in raising the profile of the UK’s activity in Mozambique through delivery of targeted communications activities, including social media output, programme and project communications, press releases, soft power activities and more.
Working with colleagues across the mission, you will contribute for the development and delivery of strategies and campaigns, support teams from across the British High Commission in promoting impact of project delivery, with particular attention to social media (especially Facebook) but also traditional media and soft power events.
Roles and responsibilities:
This is a fast-paced role working at the centre of the busy and fast-growing British High Commission in Mozambique. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the UK in Mozambique’s communications output that contributes to the delivery of UK objectives and projects a positive profile of the UK’s work in Mozambique. In particular you will:
- Build and maintain a strong relationship with local media, influencers and other key stakeholders.
- Plan and Manage social media platforms (Twitter and Facebook) to support delivery of communications strategy
- Support on the planning, management, delivery and evaluation of key soft power events throughout the year
- Work with the Africa Campaigns Hub to deliver priority UK communications campaigns
- Support the update of Communications products such as Core Script, Top Lines, Booklet and other internal and external documents
- Undertake media monitoring and analysis of political developments and stories of interest to the UK
- Draft and/or edit press releases, interview scripts and other materials for short term campaigns
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions within the communications department or the entire organization
- Support evaluation reports and identify actionable insights from communications activities and campaigns. Use data-driven analysis and evaluation to understand the impact of digital campaign and communications work and apply that learning to future activities
- Assist with general administration of the communications department and assets; manage branding stock, manage communications subscriptions, preparing presentations, and gathering materials for conferences and/or campaign events
- Support teams at the British High Commission at events across the country with communications and media engagement and any other duties as required
- Detail-oriented and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Multitasking abilities
- Teamwork
Language requirements:
Language: Portuguese and English
Level of language required: Proficient
- Basic knowledge of Video and Photo editing are a not required but are a plus
Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
13 February 2024
Executive Officer (EO)
Fixed Term
12 months
Africa
Mozambique
Maputo
British High Commission
USD 2,205.83
8 April 2024
Learning and development opportunities:
The British High Commission places a lot of value on supporting the development of its staff, and you will be encouraged to participate in L&D training and get involved in corporate activities. As well as successful completion of relevant online learning for the role, the successful candidate will be required to complete an communications introductory training course in the first six months of the job. There are also opportunities to job shadow at other British missions in the region.
Working patterns:
Some working from home or flexible hours would be possible. The successful candidate will be required to travel in accordance with the demands of the job.
- Please complete the application form in full. Failure to do so may result in a determination that you do not meet the requirements for the position.
- Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Maputo are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Mozambique.
- All applicants must be legally able to work in Mozambique with the correct visa/status or work permit.
- The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to:
Obtain the relevant permit
Pay fees for the permit
Make arrangements to relocate
Meet the costs to relocate - Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
- Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
- Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
- Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles - Please note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
- Check your application before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
- The British High Commission will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.
- Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6/12 months, the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate
Maputo
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