View Vacancy – MNL – Regulatory Reform Advisor, HEO

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View Vacancy – MNL – Regulatory Reform Advisor, HEO

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Job Category

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

Job Subcategory

Economic and Prosperity

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The British Embassy Manila is a large diplomatic mission delivering a dynamic and expanding programme in support of the UK’s objectives on prosperity, security and consular matters. The Embassy is a modern, diverse and inclusive employer where everyone contributes to the Embassy’s WORC Values of Wellbeing, Opportunity, Respect and Collaboration.

Main purpose of job:

In an advisory role, this is a great opportunity to deliver key components of the UK’s Economic Integration Programme (EIP), which aims to foster economic growth across the ASEAN region, including the Philippines. The Embassy is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Regulatory Reform Advisor to serve as Philippines lead to advise on and oversee the delivery of the EIP’s bilateral and regional Regulatory Reform pillar, and contribute positively to the broader prosperity and economic development agenda.

The Regulatory Reform Advisor will work in an attaché capacity, working closely with the Government of the Philippines, UK businesses and UK Government including Foreign, Commonwealth and Development (FCDO) colleagues in the region and the UK. The role is expected to work in close coordination with the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) International Delivery which is part of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the Embassy’s Economic Advisor in the delivery of the EIP. The successful candidate will:

Act as an advisor on regulatory reform, building and maintaining effective relationships with senior Philippine government officials (e.g. Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)), and other stakeholders, and the FCDO to help identify priorities for reform and support the delivery of the EIP Regulatory Reform technical assistance pillar.
Be responsible for facilitating interventions of the OPSS on a range of regulatory reform, consumer protection, and product safety issues, and overseeing and coordinating regional and country-based technical experts during deployments to support the delivery of technical assistance.
Support the broader economic development objectives and priorities of the Embassy to promote deeper UK-Philippine diplomatic and development relations as part of the Economic and Social Development Team in the Policy and Programme Section.

The EIP is being overseen by the UK’s FCDO, with the Embassy leading for the Philippines. The successful candidate will be based in Manila. The Regulatory Reform technical assistance project is led by the OPSS.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

High-Level Deliverables and Time Allocation

1. Stakeholder Engagement and Management (25%)

Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior government officials (e.g. ARTA, DTI), British Chamber, UK business and partners, and other senior stakeholders to identify areas for collaboration, building on work and collaborating closely with the Embassy’s engagements.
Organising and facilitating meetings and workshops to ensure effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved; and
Acting as the local representative for OPSS International Delivery, advising government officials and other stakeholders on regulatory reform, consumer protection, and product safety.

2. Planning and Coordinating Technical Assistance (20%)

Planning and overseeing the delivery of technical assistance aspects of the EIP Regulatory Reform pillar, and aligning with the Embassy’s wider economic development agenda.
Coordinating OPSS interventions on a range of regulatory reform, product safety and consumer protection issues, ensuring alignment with the UK including the Embassy’s programming and activities in-country; and
Overseeing and coordinating regional and country-based technical experts during deployments and related senior official inward visits to support the delivery of technical assistance.

3. Regulatory Reform and Product Safety Initiatives (20%)

Continue policy discussions and programming collaboration on regulatory reform, including process reengineering and streamlining, regulatory quality and performance, and regulators’ capacity building, building on the experience and of the previous Economy Reform Programme with the ARTA,
Engaging the DTI and other stakeholders in policy discussions and training on product safety, market surveillance, and conformity assessment projects; including developing dialogue on the role of consumer organisations in product safety and providing input on risk assessment methods such as RAPEX/PRISM; and
Collaborating with Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) on market surveillance, particularly on data management for monitoring and enforcement. Planning workshops and training sessions to enhance awareness and capability in these areas.

4. Data Gathering, Analysis, and Reporting (15%)

Conducting comprehensive data gathering and analysis to assess the current state of regulations, standards, and their impact on various sectors, and aligning these to the Embassy’s economic and social development reporting work.
Contributing to project planning and reporting on delivery progress, value for money, and emerging risks; and
Producing detailed reports following delivery missions, including strategic meetings with stakeholders and comprehensive data analysis.

5. Policy Recommendations and Implementation (10%)

Supporting the adoption and implementation of policy reforms by the Philippine government, informed by UK expertise and international best practices and aligning with the Embassy’s wider economic reform agenda; and
Making evidence-based decisions, informed by the needs of the Philippine government, to prioritise EIP Regulatory technical assistance,

6. Budget and Resource Management (10%)

Managing budgets for workshops, training events, and personal expenses, ensuring good value for money; and
Monitoring and reporting on expenditures, ensuring adherence to budget allocations and OPSS policy.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential on Arrival:

Degree in law, public policy, economics, or any other relevant degrees with strong policy analysis and development components.
At least 2 years’ experience of working with and through networks of representatives from government, the private sector, and international institutions.
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Filipino, confident and able to tailor messaging to the local context.
Excellent negotiating and influencing skills, and ability to engage and build credibility with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Good IT skills: proficient in MS Office applications.
Ability to work independently as part of a team, under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to travel if needed.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Desirable:

Relevant project management qualification or knowledge of programme management principles
Experience of working in an international environment with a proven track record of delivering results across government organisations.
Broad knowledge of how workings of UK Government or international donors, a plus.

Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Leadership, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service

Application deadline

23 August 2024

Grade

Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

Type of Position

Full-time, Fixed Term

Working hours per week

36.5

Duration of Post

24 months

Region

Asia Pacific

Country/Territory

Philippines

Location (City)

Manila

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

Salary Currency

PHP

Salary

PHP 101,971

Start Date

21 October 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Benefits:

The British Embassy Manila offers the following:

A competitive compensation package
36-hour work week
Guaranteed 13th and 14th month pay
20 days paid annual leave (calculated on Pro-rata basis if joined after 1 January)
Extensive medical insurance
Life insurance
Access to a guaranteed 5 days of learning opportunities a year.

Learning and development opportunities:

The successful Regulatory Reform Advisor will be encouraged to pursue their own learning and development while in the job and will be able to access a range of on the job opportunities as well as training and other forms of L&D where appropriate. There are also opportunities to get involved in other Embassy activities, both professionally and socially.

The Embassy is committed to being a learning and development organisation and encourages all staff to pursue continued learning and development in the workplace. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment where staff work to the values of: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality. Everyone is encouraged to take responsibility, be innovative and work together.

There is plenty of opportunity to develop on and off the job, and to establish expertise and build capability. We are strongly supportive of the job holder continuing to develop their professionalism.

In addition, opportunities and activities include:

Compulsory online training courses include Diversity and Inclusion.
Courses offered by UK government related to leadership and management.
Courses offered by UK government related to climate change and sustainability.
The British Embassy has an active L&D Committee and offers a wide range of in-house training and funding for external training on communications & media, policy and programme work.
The FCDO offers a wide variety of on the job and additional teach-ins and professional training across climate change and environment. This includes expert seminars (virtual), workshops, and internal professional networks.

Working Patterns:

Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30, Friday 08:00-14:00

Other Information:

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Manila is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Philippine employment law.

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.

Candidates are expected to have a valid NBI Clearance.

The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

Additional information

Please note that your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline.”

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

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. Applicants called for an interview will be assessed on the core behaviours listed above.

All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.

Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

For inclusivity and diversity, please remove the following personal information when uploading your CV: name, address, email address, age, date of birth, gender, and nationality.

The start date mentioned in the job 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.

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