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View Vacancy – Economic and Political Officer (LTU24.023)
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Political
The British Embassy in Vilnius is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking for an Economic and Political Officer.
The jobholder will lead on economic reporting and analysis, whilst contributing to the wider work of the political section by supporting colleagues with their various portfolios. You will report on the Lithuanian economy, domestic economic policy and developing issues likely to impact the future economic development of Lithuania. You will work with regional officers specialising on Climate Change and Energy Security, providing local knowledge, contacts and assistance in these fields. Through this, you will work closely with Department of Business and Trade and the Science and Innovation Network, ensuring that the Embassy works in a co-ordinated and efficient manner. You will lead on identifying and delivering opportunities for engagement on your dossiers, including managing visits, project work and initiatives which further the UK’s interests. You will be a team player – working closely with colleagues from across the Embassy to support the wider objectives of BE Vilnius.
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Roles and responsibilities: Economic Lead (40%)
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Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
13 February 2024
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
35 working hours per week
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Lithuania
Vilnius
British Embassy
1
EUR
2,949 € (gross, non-negotiable)
1 May 2024
This is a full-time, 35 net hours per week, permanent contract, EO grade position.
The start date for the position is as soon as possible, subject to the availability of the candidate and the length of the recruitment process.
We offer:
- A base salary EUR 2949 (gross) and, in addition a sports allowance that is paid on top of the base salary.
- Generous private medical insurance scheme (after successful probation period).
- A strong focus on learning and development, including support for developing English language skills.
- 35-hour working week with a focus on work-life balance. Please note that while we offer some homeworking, this is primarily an office-based job.
- 22 annual leave + 14 public holidays.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Lithuania. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Vilnius are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Lithuanian employment law.
The possession of EU/EEA citizenship, and/or citizenship of a NATO country is required as a condition of entry for this position
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Lithuania and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
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.
FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
Vilnius
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