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Main Purpose of Job: Contribute to the delivery of FCDO cyber objectives across Latin America and the Caribbean , as set out in the UK’s Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy. The FCDO is responsible for delivering the international dimensions of the National Cyber Strategy 2022 (NCS) and International Technology Strategy 2023. |
Roles and Responsibilities: The British Embassy in Mexico City is looking for a highly motivated candidate for the post of Cyber & Technology Policy Officer, Central America. Cyber features prominently in the UK’s Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy and is one of the UK’s Top Tier security issues. The FCDO is responsible for delivering the international dimensions of the National Cyber Strategy 2022 (NCS) and International Technology Strategy 2023. To do this, the FCDO depends on its growing International Cyber Network. We are adding new roles to bring a step change in the delivery of UK’s international cyber objectives; in a context where the threats to the UK and our partners is growing, and the UK’s expertise and leadership are increasingly in demand. This role will join a regional Latin America and Caribbean (LATAC) cyber network (with staff in Brazil, Mexico and Jamaica) and the British Consulate in Mexico City. The FCDO and regional Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Network seeks to:
The Cyber and Technology Officer will join a small regional network covering LATAC. The post holder is will divide their effort between Mexico (around 40%), rest of Central America (around 30%) and support to pan-regional initiatives in LATAC (around 30%). The job holder will report to the FCDO’s Head of Cyber and Technology in Mexico and Central America. The position is based in the British Embassy Mexico City with opportunities for travel within Mexico and to other countries according to business need. In addition to supporting the strategic objectives of the network outlined above, the Cyber & Tech Officer will:
The role presents unique opportunities to advance UK relationships with countries in Mexico and Central America on cyber and technology at a time when these issues are of increasing importance on the international agenda. |
Resources Managed: Budget management may be required. |
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big Picture
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2 June 2024
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Executive Officer (EO)
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Full-time, Permanent
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Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
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Mexico
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Mexico City
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British Embassy
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MXN 31,933.00 per month
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22 July 2024
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Learning and Development Opportunities: The FCDO offers various courses on cybersecurity and technology, programme management and communications. Specific opportunities will be discussed with the line manager.
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The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and enriching learning and development opportunities. All staff at the British Embassy and its Consulates in Mexico are expected to work towards the UK mission statement of Building a UK/Mexico partnership, which makes the world and us more prosperous and secure, and to embody the Embassy’s agreed values of Honesty, Respect, Inclusion and Professionalism.
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Mexico City
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