View Vacancy – Economic Adviser (UKR23.653)

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View Vacancy – Economic Adviser (UKR23.653)

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Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)

Job Subcategory

Chancery

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The British Embassy Kyiv is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are recruiting an Economic Adviser, a role in the Embassy’s Political and Economic Team (PET). Drawing on local contacts and reporting, the job holder will lead on detailed advice for the British Embassy in Kyiv, supporting the First Secretary Economy and wider team to develop policy recommendations to further UK-Ukraine cooperation in all sectors of the Ukrainian economy, with a growing focus on technology and innovation.

Roles and responsibilities:

Follow and report on local developments in Ukraine’s economy. Provide policy recommendations, advice and briefings to the Embassy team (up to and including the Ambassador) and across Whitehall (particularly the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, His Majesty’s Treasury, the Department for Science, Industry and Technology and the Department for Business and Trade) on issues such as:

a. Implications and impact of war on Ukraine’s economy including budget sustainability, government expenditures and external financial support;

b. Ukraine’s economic reform programme and delivery of IMF and EU reform requirements;

c. Ukrainian tech sector and innovations, including in AI and digitisation, spotting areas for UK-UA technical cooperation;

d. Ukraine’s transport and trade policy with neighbouring countries and resilience of key exports e.g. grain.

N.B. this is a general idea of the key issues, but it is not a strict or exhaustive list of areas/responsibilites. The jobholder will have the opportunity shape and develop the role and Embassy priority areas within the economic and tech spheres. The jobholder must also be flexible and adaptable to changing business needs of the Embassy as the war develops.

Develop and maintain a local network – as the key Ukrainian economic and technology focal point in British Embassy Kyiv – of contacts in ministries, government agencies, think-tanks and academic institutions, etc which they can draw on for advice and information;

Work across teams, including: the Embassy’s Programme Team to ensure that UK aid is delivering impact in the economic and technology sectors; the trade team to support UK businesses vying for commercial deals in the tech sector; as well as numerous departments in London all supporting the development of UK policy in Ukraine.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Fluency at C1 level in English and Ukrainian according to CEFR framework*, or equivalent;
Detailed knowledge and previous experience in the Ukrainian Economy and/or Tech sector of Ukraine;
Ability to work across multiple teams;
Strong drafting skills;
Proactivity, flexibility, and strong team working skills;
Ability to work on own initiative, often without direct supervision;
IT literacy, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Experience delivering economic policy in Ukraine, either in government, academia, public administration or international organisations, and/or experience in the Ukrainian tech sector.

Required behaviours

Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together

Application deadline

14 January 2024

Grade

Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

Type of Position

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week

Region

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory

Ukraine

Location (City)

Kyiv

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

Salary Currency

USD

Salary

6,890

Start Date

4 March 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is a full-time permanent contract, for 36 working hours per week including 1 hour per day for lunch.

The start date mentioned in the advert is just an expected start date. The appointment can start earlier or later depending on several factors.

British Embassy Kyiv will provide a full induction. The jobholder will have access to British Embassy Kyiv’s full learning and development offer, which includes the Foundation Programme in UK International Policy and Diplomacy and other related courses. This position provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the role of an Embassy and international relations/diplomacy in Ukraine.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Ukraine. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Kyiv is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Ukrainian employment law.

Additional information

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that British Diplomatic Missions will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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