{"id":38293,"date":"2019-04-09T09:12:18","date_gmt":"2019-04-09T09:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=38293"},"modified":"2019-04-09T09:12:18","modified_gmt":"2019-04-09T09:12:18","slug":"foreign-and-commonwealth-office-recruitment-2019-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/foreign-and-commonwealth-office-recruitment-2019-2.html","title":{"rendered":"Foreign and Commonwealth Office Recruitment 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
\nJob Category
\nForeign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles)
\nJob Subcategory
\nPolitical<\/p>\n

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Title:\u00a0Projects and Partnerships Officer\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The main purpose of the job:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Support the Head of Soft Power and Diaspora Relations\u2019 strategic engagement with British Brands and the Ghanaian Diaspora capitalising on partnership opportunities that deepen UK-Ghana interest. Lead the end-to-end management of the yearly Chevening Scholarship scheme for Ghana, Togo, Benin and Burkina Faso, and the International Leaders Programme. Deliver BHC Accra\u2019s bilateral and regional political objectives through the effective administration of programme funds allocated to the High Commission through various funding mechanisms. Providing budget and procurement support to the Political & Communications Team (PACT) in the High Commission.<\/p>\n

Roles and responsibilities \/ what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:<\/p>\n

Assist with researching and initiating potential partnership opportunities and maintaining relationships with current partners
\nAssist with managing events of varying sizes, including the administration, planning and execution stages
\nMaintain oversight of BHC contact list, working with across the mission to ensure this is kept up-to-date
\nManage and develop the Chevening Scholarships brand, and boost its impact in Ghana, including through mobilising the Chevening Alumni Network
\nManage accurate records of the Chevening alumni database and ensuring alumni are well engaged with the High Commission
\nIncrease the number of Chevening scholarship applications through diverse mediums and activities to create nationwide awareness, constant engagement and activities commercial sponsorship
\nMaintain oversight of the Political and Communications Team Budget by providing monthly forecast and tracking activity expenditure
\nDay-to-day administrative oversight of PACT programme budgets (working closely with Finance Teams), ensuring spending remains on track, achieves maximum impact and value for money
\nManage the nomination and selection of candidates from Ghana for the International Leaders Programme
\nMaintaining files to ensure good information management in line with FCO guidance. Encouraging good use of information tools<\/p>\n

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):<\/p>\n

Providing informal guidance to National Service Personnel working under your direction to enable you to deliver your Chevening objectives.<\/p>\n

Essential qualifications, skills and experience
\nMinimum of 1 years\u2019 experience working in a Diplomatic Mission or media organisation
\nEvent management experience
\nDemonstrable social media skills, including implementing media campaigns
\nDesirable qualifications, skills and experience
\nBudget management experience
\nFrench Language
\nRequired competencies
\nMaking Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Delivering at Pace<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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