The British Embassy in Tel Aviv is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking for a Political Adviser for Israel’s Arab Community to cover maternity leave for six (6) months.

The jobholder will work across the Embassy to maintain and grow UK links with Israel’s Arab community, and function as the main point of contact at the Embassy for the Arab community. The role also includes leading the Embassy’s Chevening Programme, as well as supporting the policy side of the Embassy’s work on climate.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Building and maintaining a strong, broad network in the Arab Community with political and community leaders, including MKs and their advisors, and with relevant external commentators, NGOs, local authorities and pollsters.
• Lead on Embassy-wide political engagement from His Majesty’s Ambassador (HMA) down. Report with analytical insight and strategic advice on community dynamics, as well as high profile social, political and economic developments, and domestic trends.
• Organise, attend and provide advice for meetings for the Ambassador, and other members of the political section with political figures and key personalities from the community. Support wider Embassy work, delivering public events, high profile visits, and programmes including leading the Embassy’s Iftar event.
• Act as the Embassy lead for our Chevening programme. Responsible for managing the scholarship’s recruitment process, which includes: marketing, managing applications, organising and leading interviews, and managing the Chevening budget. The Chevening lead would also organise Chevening events and manage the Embassy’s relationship with the Chevening Israel Alumni Network.
• Policy lead for climate and environmental work at the Embassy – coordinating activity across the Embassy including with our Science and Innovation Network (SIN) and the Tech Hub, including preparation for COP29.

The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required.

Key behaviours required:

• Making Effective Decisions – Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
• Delivering at Pace – Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
• Working Together – Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
• Communicating and Influencing – Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.

• Knowledge and contacts within Israel’s Arab Community.
• Confident team player and builder of networks.
• Ability to plan strategically, assimilate information from a range of sources, and see the bigger picture to spot opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic both verbal and written. Able to tailor approach to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely to different audiences.
• At least 1 year work experience, and practical experience of organising meetings and events for senior members of an organisation.
• Strong attention to detail. Flexibility and ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines, without compromising the quality of the work.
• Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office applications.