Job Title
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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).
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Slot Code
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4664003
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Reference
Number
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058-2012
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Date of
Announcement
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Wednesday – 05
December 2012
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Last Date to
apply
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Tuesday – 18 December 2012
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Job Type
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One year renewable
contract
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Grade
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LE-I
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Salary
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PKR 117,839/-
per month
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Number of
Positions
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01 (Full time)
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Section
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Political
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Qualification
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Bachelors
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Experience
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Þ Knowledge of Indo-Pak relations, and
Kashmir, would be useful.
Þ Awareness/experience of interacting
with political parties and civil society groups desirable.
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Description
Competencies
Skills/Knowledge
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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.
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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.
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Managing
External Relationships
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Strategic
Awareness
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Communicating
& Influencing
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Delivering
Results
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Experience
of, and strong skills, relating to project management, including stakeholder
and relationship management;
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Experience
of political influencing
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An
excellent command of written and spoken English & Urdu;
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Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills;
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Strong
self-organising skills;
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The
ability to think creatively to solve problems, often under pressure;
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Willingness
to work to frequent and tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of
work;
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Flexibility
and sense of humour required to work positively in a diverse team;
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Confidence
and commitment to deliver results with minimal supervision;
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Strong
IT skills;
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Submit to
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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
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Special Note
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(It would be appreciated if along with your
job application form you could also
send any relevant job references (experience) letters / certificates.)
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Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
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Shortlisted candidates
will be expected to be available for interview within one to two weeks of
being advised they have been shortlisted.
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There will be a written
test at the interview stage.
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Appointment is subject to
medical and security clearance.
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Applicants who do not
have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from
applying, as their applications will not be considered.
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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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