| Published Date | 2012-01-24 |
| Deadline | 2012-02-01 |
| Location | Sana'a |
| Category | Others |
Job Profile
Full Time LE III Political/Economic Officer
The full-time post of Political/Economic 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 pol/econ 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:
• Political reporting and analysis of current affairs
• Reporting and analysis of key economic trends, with a particular focus on the oil and gas sector
• Developing and maintaining an extensive range of relevant contacts inside and outside government, and with the business community
• Logistical support to the Political team (ie preparing briefing, arranging meetings, note-taking, maintaining the section's records)
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 (Pol/Econ 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
