The British Embassy in Rabat is seeking to recruit a Political Officer (Executive Officer grade) to join the Chancery Team on a part-time basis.

 This position is offered on a one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of renewal. The role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Embassy’s political work and engagement in Morocco within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

 Main purpose of the job:

The role will support the deepening of the UK’s bilateral relationship with the Kingdom of Morocco. The job holder will be a crucial member of the Embassy’s Political Team which sits at the heart of the Morocco network and covers our bilateral relationship, internal and external politics, climate, communications, and prosperity work. The job holder will help the Embassy understand the Moroccan domestic economic context, its drivers and the implications for the UK. The job holder will also work to understand and shape investments in Morocco that the UK supports e.g. through World Bank, AFDB and EBRD funding.

 Central to the role is an ability to identify connections and opportunities to support UK interests in Morocco. The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate strong communication and analytical skills that can support policy decision-making
• Bring a can-do attitude to deliver multiple tasks to tight deadlines
• Possess sound judgement and ability to see the bigger picture
• Work collaboratively and consultatively with colleagues across the Embassy
• Be flexible to demands within the team and be a team-player

Duties and responsibilities:

The job holder will support policy making by responding to the needs of the Embassy and UK Government stakeholders. You will be responsible for:

• Tracking news developments and relevant policy briefings to provide consistent reporting and analysis, verbally and in writing. This will include economic monitoring and reporting in line with UK interests including explaining the government’s economic decisions and impacts of e.g. energy and commodity prices, subsidies and regional / global developments.
• Contributing to briefings, and programmes, and to the preparation of events such as speaking engagements, roundtables, dinners and receptions.
• Working closely with DBT colleagues (based in Casablanca) to identify where economic developments have the potential to provide opportunities for the UK private sector to generate opportunities for partnership and trade, and conversely where developments are a limiting factor.
• Providing comments and advice on programme proposals, primarily via development bank partners, and ensuring proposals are in line with the Embassy’s objectives.
• Manage bids for programme proposals, and ongoing projects in support of Embassy and team priorities.
• Work with colleagues across the political team on the Women and Girls agenda, to understand and support increased women’s economic empowerment.
• Working with Climate colleagues specifically on the green finance agenda through a combination of awareness raising and technical assistance projects.
• Stakeholder mapping and engagement with Government bodies, international organisations, diplomatic missions, private sector, civil society and analysts to inform analysis, map partner activity and identify areas for collaboration;
• Making a full and active contribution to the Embassy’s corporate agenda, promoting a positive, motivated and inclusive environment for all.

This being a part-time position, it will be especially important to maintain excellent communication with colleagues. We hope to recruit a flexible team-player who can bring expertise to input and contribute to our team’s priorities.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible as specific responsibilities could change in the future, and this would be at the discretion of the line manager. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs. The jobholder may also take on other ad hoc tasks as required.

Key behaviours required:

• Delivering at Pace: Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.
• Working together:Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
• Seeing the Big Picture: Is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs.
• Communicating and Influencing:  Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.

 Eligibility:

 Applicants must have the right to work and live in Morocco.

• Bachelors/master’s level economics qualification, or other relevant academic background
• Experience of working in an international organisation/Embassy
• Language requirements: Candidates must be fluent in English, French, and Moroccan Arabic (Darija).