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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
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Political, Policy
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The British Embassy in Kuwait has a vacancy for an Economic Officer, job grade Executive Officer (EO) on a fixed term contract for one (1) year.
Main purpose of the Job:
The role is intended to deepen understanding of Kuwait’s economy, its approach to economic diversification and resilience, fiscal planning and risk. Its thematic focuses include energy, wealth, and economic relationship with third countries. The role has elements of desk-based analysis and policy advice for decision-makers in London, but it is important the successful applicant is comfortable meeting and developing external contacts to garner insights. Key stakeholders include government, the private sector, academia and other embassies. The role will work within the political, communications and programmes section and support wider embassy activities such as UK ministerial visits, projects and organise or attend high profile events.
The successful candidate will have a good understanding of economics, strong people skills, an ability to work well with others and be able to provide quality, timely advice.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any response to a crisis.
Key behaviours required for the job:
Eligibility:
If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as you:
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
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5 July 2026
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Executive Officer (EO)
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Full-time, Fixed Term
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38
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12 months
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Middle East & North Africa
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Kuwait
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Kuwait
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British Embassy
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KWD
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1217.196
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monthly
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15 August 2026
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Working conditions and remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of KWD 1217.196 per month. The package includes a good level of medical insurance, a return flight fare to your home country for non-Kuwaitis every year, relevant social security payments for Kuwaiti nationals, and an engaging working environment. Leave entitlement is 30 days per year (on pro rata basis) plus 14 public holidays.
There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
This position is for a full-time employment, on a fixed term contract for one (1) year, subject to a 90 working day probationary period. The contract may be extended, subject to satisfactory performance and on on-going business requirement.
Conditioned working hours are 38 hours gross per week (this is made up of 35.5 hours net per week and a daily 30-minute lunch break). The normal working hours are 07:30 – 15:30 from Sunday to Wednesday and 07:30 – 13:30 on Thursday.
The Embassy has an active Learning and Development Committee, and the whole of Post is committed to providing the time and resources for staff to develop personally and professionally. The 70/20/10 learning and development model is applied in a flexible manner, with extensive informal and formal opportunities readily available. There will likely be an expectation of undertaking training specific to crisis response/ management in 2026.
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How to apply:
Interested candidates must include:
Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
Closing date of receiving applications is on 5th July 2026 by 23:55 hrs (local time).
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Internal candidates (i.e., those employed by the British Embassy in Kuwait) applying for this position should consider informing their current line managers upon submission of their application.
Process:
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two-three months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidates’ profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of twelve (12) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks.
The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The British Embassy Kuwait is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of service according to local Kuwaiti employment law.
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