Political Officer Job at British High Commission Islamabad

                                                                                               

Job Title	Senior Political Officer (Please note this position has been re-advertised therefore applicants who have already applied need not apply. Candidates from both rounds will be considered in the final process).
Slot Code	4664003
Reference Number	058-2012
Date of Announcement	Wednesday – 05 December 2012
Last Date to apply	Tuesday  – 18 December 2012
Job Type	One year renewable contract
Grade	LE-I
Salary	PKR 117,839/- per month
Number of Positions	01 (Full time)
Section	Political
Qualification	Bachelors
Experience	Þ    Knowledge of Indo-Pak relations, and Kashmir, would be useful.  Þ    Awareness/experience of interacting with political parties and civil society groups desirable.
Description Competencies Skills/Knowledge	Main purpose of job: To provide political analysis and understanding on the India-Pakistan relationship and wider regional stability, and help strengthen the BHC contact network to support UK policy work. Other tasks include; Þ      Increase depth and breadth of understanding of the India-Pakistan relationship through effective analysis and reporting on developments. Help the Political team provide informed, strategically-aware advice to UK policy-makers on all aspects of the relationship and assist the Projects Team in implementing the Indo-Pak Conflict Strand. Þ      Inform effective BHC engagement on Indo-Pak, and wider regional issues, through advice on relationships and key influencers within and outside of the Pakistani establishment. Þ      Strengthen existing network of BHC contacts in Pakistan Government, Civil Society and Media constituencies. Þ      Join regular BHC visits to Pakistan-administered Kashmir to meet politicians and other stakeholders, and provide timely and strategically-aware reporting on Kashmir, as a political entity, and as key to relations between India and Pakistan. Þ      Help the political support officer to monitor regional security issues and produce timely reporting and analysis on key developments. Þ      Manage one political support officer: delegating work effectively; providing timely and constructive feedback; and helping this officer to develop. Þ   Managing External Relationships Þ   Strategic Awareness Þ   Communicating & Influencing Þ   Delivering Results Þ      Experience of, and strong skills, relating to project management, including stakeholder and relationship management; Þ      Experience of political influencing Þ      An excellent command of written and spoken English & Urdu; Þ      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Þ      Strong self-organising skills; Þ      The ability to think creatively to solve problems, often under pressure; Þ      Willingness to work to frequent and tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work; Þ      Flexibility and sense of humour required to work positively in a diverse team; Þ      Confidence and commitment to deliver results with minimal supervision; Þ      Strong IT skills;
Submit to	Applications should be submitted on the attached job application form to: HR Department, British High Commission, Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5 P. O. Box 1122 Islamabad
Special Note	(It would be appreciated if along with your job application form you could also send any relevant job references (experience) letters / certificates.) Þ    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. Þ    Shortlisted candidates will be expected to be available for interview within one to two weeks of being advised they have been shortlisted. Þ    There will be a written test at the interview stage. Þ    Appointment is subject to medical and security clearance. Þ    Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered. Þ    Applicants must abstain from contacting the BHC for information on the selection process. Any applicant who in any way tries to influence the Selection Committee will be disqualified immediately.

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