| Published Date | 2012-01-24 |
| Deadline | 2012-02-01 |
| Location | Sana'a |
| Category | Others |
Job Profile
Full Time LE III PressProjects Officer
The full-time post of Press/Projects officer in the Embassy's political section is available immediately. Working hours will be 35 hours per week.
The successful candidate will require proven experience in press and project work, good teamwork and communication skills, initiative and attention to detail, and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. He/she must also be a self-starter, be proactive and able to deliver a high level of customer service. He/she must be fluent in written and spoken English.
The main duties will include:
• Supporting the work of the political team by having day to day responsibility for the management, monitoring and evaluation of projects funded under the UK funded Bilateral Programme Budget, and, with the UK Conflict Prevention adviser, for projects under the UK's Conflict Prevention Pool
• Develop strategies to increase awareness of UK projects amongst Yemeni public
• Develop a network of NGO/CSO contacts to assist in the identification of possible projects
• Maintain accurate financial records of project expenditure
• Serve as executive editor for the Embassy's website.
• With the Political/Press Officer, prepare daily press summaries
• Maintain a database of press contacts and arrange press briefing
The ideal candidate must have:
• The ability to work with contacts and colleagues at all levels
• Personal drive and the ability to be a self-starter, and strong teamwork skills to work well within Political Section and with the wider Embassy
• Strong organisational, analytical and time management skills, with very good attention to detail
• Flexible, resilient under pressure and decisive with a proven track record of delivering results to a high standard within tight deadlines
The British Embassy offers a competitive package. Subject to satisfactory security clearance and completion of probationary period, the package includes a generous leave entitlement; Embassy medical scheme; Eid bonus; Terminal Gratuity scheme. Locally engaged staff salaries are reviewed on an annual basis
Application Process
Applications should be made in English, typewritten and enclosing a full CV, in an envelope addressed to:
Corporate Services Manager (Pres/Projects Officer)
British Embassy
Applications should be received on or before Wednesday 1 February 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
How to apply:
See "Application Process" above
Note: Covering Letter is REQUIRED for this vacancy, please submit yours along with your C.V
