• Political and policy skills.
• Understanding of international and regional political and security issues, including a degree in a relevant field.
• Understanding of UK priorities overseas.
• Training or certification in programme or project management.

This is a 2-year fixed term contract, which may be renewable subject to annual funding approval.

As a regional position, the Job Holder should expect to undertake a certain amount of regional travel to successfully support the delivery of the programme. This will be planned in advance and is unlikely to be at the last minute or unexpected.

Appointment is subject to a six-month probation period and maintaining Posts security clearance requirements.

Open to Fiji citizens, permanent residents. Interstate applicants will be required to meet their own travel and relocation expenses. No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

Staff recruited locally by the High Commission are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Fiji employment law.

The British High Commission promotes family-friendly flexible working opportunities where operational and security needs allow. We do not discriminate; people of all backgrounds are welcome.

We offer challenging and interesting work. We provide opportunities to staff to change jobs and apply for promotion through internal recruitment process. We support staff in developing for future careers within and outside of the network by providing a wide range of learning and development opportunities to develop skills and knowledge

The How We Work Statement (below) sets out the ambition we share across the FCDO for how we lead and behave towards each other, how we make decisions, and how we get the job done.

• We put respect and kindness first. We are inclusive, we get to know each other, and value our diversity and the contribution we each bring. We are fair, act with integrity, and tackle inequality and unacceptable behaviour. We work together and take responsibility to solve problems.

• We draw on the expertise, insight and diverse perspectives of people across the FCDO, HMG, and beyond. We use the best available data and evidence. We are open to challenge and take a sustainable, long-term approach. We are transparent about the rationale for decisions and smart about taking and managing risks. 

• We are agile and alert to emerging opportunities. We encourage learning, innovation and use of data and digital. We are all clear on what we are expected to deliver and support each other in doing so. We look to reduce duplication and unnecessary process. We are committed to transforming both the FCDO and the way HMG delivers international policy.

Learning and development opportunities:

We are committed to ensuring all staff have relevant developmental training opportunities. There will likely be opportunities to undertake FCDO Programme Management training, other specialised training on areas such as MEL, GESI and Conflict Sensitivity.

Working patterns:

Core Office hours are:

• 08:00 – 16:15 Monday to Thursday
• 08:00 – 13:00 Friday

However, we operate flexible working.

Occasionally, in line with operational duties or travel, we might ask you to work outside normal working hours and would expect flexibility.