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View Vacancy – Political Officer – UK Mission to the United Nations (UKMIS)
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
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UKMIS (UK Mission to the United Nations)
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Main purpose of job: The UK Mission to the United Nations in New York (UKMIS) has an exciting opportunity for a driven person to join the Political Section as a Political Officer. This opportunity is a rewarding role which supports and further develops the UK’s place at the forefront of international diplomacy in order to make a real difference globally. This position will also provide support, in the same functional capacity, to the General Assembly and Human Rights team for the first 6 months of their employment before moving to the Political section. The Line Manager for the first 6 months will be the First Secretary of GAHR team, after it will revert to First Secretary Political team. The purpose of the job is to support the successful delivery of the UKMIS business plan objectives in the UN Security Council, including cross-cutting issues across Political Section, and potentially on policy files in the Europe Asia and Strategic Threats Team. The exact content of the job will depend on business need, previous incumbents have for example led on business management and operations, liaised with Private Office on the Security Council Programme of Work, led on country-specific file, and provided administrative support on admin and visits. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a proven ability to deliver at pace and with strong attention to detail.
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Essential on arrival:
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Desirable:
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Working Together
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14 July 2024
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Executive Officer (EO)
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Full-time, Permanent
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Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
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United States
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UK Mission to the United Nations, New York
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UK Delegation
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$67,825
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1 August 2024
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Learning and Development Opportunities: The UK mission to the United Nations is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.). The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.). The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance
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Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.
The FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents, or A, NATO, and L2 visa holders with EAD cards.
* The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) may sponsor a G visa in exceptional circumstances.
* L2 visa holders are required to independently secure a valid EAD card after receiving an offer of employment and before starting employment.
You may refer to our website for additional information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-the-usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount. Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.
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UK Mission to the United Nations, New York
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