Jobbtitel: Political Attaché (SWE872)

Arbetsbeskrivning:

Introduction

The British Embassy in Stockholm is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Political Attaché to work in the Embassy's political section on foreign and development policy.

They will provide reporting and analysis on Sweden's position on foreign policy and global issues (including sustainable development, conflict and peacebuilding and women, peace and security) and, where necessary, seek to influence those positions. They will need to develop relationships with a wide range of Swedish interlocutors on these issues, both within and outside government. They will work in co-operation with a UK based diplomat and alongside locally employed colleagues.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

- Analysing, reporting and responding to enquiries;

- Lobbying, influencing, networking and running events;

- Routine tasks including personal administration, budget management, amongst others.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

- Fluency in English and Swedish (both oral and written);

- Genuine interest in world affairs and a good background level of understanding;

- A self-starter, with the ability to organise self and work effectively;

- Networking skills;

- Ability to use Microsoft Outlook and Word.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

- Relevant work experience whether internationally, within government or in academia;

- Understanding of the Swedish government system, the EU and UN;

- Flexibility to travel occasionally, including to the UK.

Required Competencies: Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Engaging Internationally.

Terms and Conditions

This is a full-time, permanent position.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Sweden. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits.

According to the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs the locally employed staff should be either Swedish citizens or permanent residents, i.e. registered with the population registry before starting the employment. For more information please consult:

http://www.government.se/government-of-sweden/ministry-for-foreign-affairs/diplomatic-portal/diplomatic-guide/#FEmplyoment

The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field "Application deadline".

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Applications

The closing date for applications is the 31st August 2016.

For more details and information on how to apply please follow the link below: https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-6448213878cb/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/1156-Political-Attach%C3%A9-SWE872/en-GB

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Arbetsgivare Namn: British Embassy in Stockholm

Arbetsgivare adress: Box 27819 11593 STOCKHOLM

Form av kontakt: e-post:

Arbetsgivare telefonnummer: 08-6713000

Arbetsgivare faxnummer: 08-6629989

Jobb kort beskrivning: Policy administration professionals

Land: Sweden

Område: Stockholms län

Avtalstid: Permanent

Typ av kontrakt: Full time

Källa till jobberbjudande: Public Employment Service of Sweden(AMS)

Hur man ansöker: Other - see free text