Political Officer, Foreign Policy, Eo

2 weeks ago

Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam British Embassy Full time

View Vacancy - VNM (Hanoi) - Political Officer, Foreign Policy, EO

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

Job Subcategory:
Political

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

_ Main purpose of job:
_


The position is a core part of the British Embassy Hanoi's political team, focusing on Vietnam's foreign and security policy (especially in ASEAN and in international institutions).

The job holder will also work closely with, and cover for, Embassy colleagues focusing on domestic political issues.

It will involve day-to-day liaison with the Vietnamese government plus analysis and reporting on Vietnam's bilateral and multilateral action in a way which helps strengthen the UK's relationship with Vietnam on foreign and security policy issues.

The jobholder will also help deliver the programme of events for the the UK-Vietnam 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2023.


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


Develop and use a wide network of contacts in the Vietnamese government, think-tanks and academic institutions and in other diplomatic missions in order to better understand Vietnam's foreign policy and role and to share UK thinking on international issues.

This role includes arranging lobbying calls by senior UK diplomats on specific topics and themes and recording these.

Help to coordinate the UK's programme of work to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. This will involve organising events together with other Embasys teams (climate change, defence, trade, immigration) with the Vietnamese Government.

This will involve coordinating with the Vietnamese Embassy in London, and coordinating a high number of visits, dialogues and programmes.


Project work to support the UK's engagement with Vietnam on international issues; bidding for and using Programme Funds to enhance the UK and Vietnam's shared international agenda, eg through visits, seminars, workshops and conferences.


Contributing to cross cutting issues such as the Vietnam Network Country Business Plan; planning and organising the UK-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue; and organising high level visits.

Translation and interpretation.

Budget and Information Management to support best practice of information management within the Network, by: maintaining the team's outlook contacts database and ensuring it is kept up to date; managing the budget for any programme work; capturing background information on key political figures.


_ Resources managed (staff and expenditure):__ _

No staff management requirement, but will manage the Embassy's Foreign Policy team budget for projects and activities.

**Essential qualifications, skills and experience

  • Understanding of the Vietnamese political system and ability to call on a range of political contacts
  • Experience interpreting from Vietnamese-EnglishVietnamese
  • Strong communication skills with a good knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Researching, analysing and interpreting information
  • Ability to organise events, including in collaboration with Vietnamese government contacts

_ Language requirements:
__ _

Language:
English/Vietnamese

Level of language required:
Fluent Vietnamese and excellent written and spoken English is essential

Required behaviours:
Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together

Application deadline:20 February 2023

Grade:
Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position:
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

Working hours per week:39.5

Region:
Asia Pacific

Country/Territory:
Vietnam

Location (City):Hanoi

Type of Post:
British Embassy

Number of vacancies:1

Salary Currency:

VND

Salary:

VND 36,350,886

Start Date: 20 March 2023

Other benefits and conditions of employment

  • This position is being advertised as a 12 months fixed term position with possibility of renewal in Hanoi._

_ Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):_
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is committed to developing its staff, working hard to provide a comprehensive L&D offer. Staff have access to a wide variety of online resources through the Diplomatic Academy and Civil Service Learning. Staff are strongly encouraged to take advantage of all the available opportunities.

The job-holder will be required to take some specific training courses related to their role.

All new staff undertake a workplace induction and there are a number of mandatory e-learning courses covering areas such as diversity, health and safety, and information management.


_ No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Visa sponsorship may be possible for non-Vietnamese nationals if meet local requirements._
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