The British Embassy in Cairo
is seeking to hire a
Communications Officer grade B3 (L).
Main purpose of the job:
This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative, ambitious and highly motivated individual to play a key role in the Embassy’s high-profile public diplomacy and media work. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Communications, and will work closely with the Ambassador and Embassy teams. He/she will implement the Embassy’s communications strategy through a range activities: acting as a press advisor to the Ambassador and wider Embassy, running media campaigns, placing content with press and liaising closely with local journalists, and delivering press briefings for the Embassy and senior visitors from London.
Key Competencies:
Leading and Communicating – Effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. It’s about supporting principles of fairness of opportunity for all and a dedication to a diverse range of citizens.
Delivering at Pace – Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.
Collaborating and Partnering – People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done.
Seeing the Big Picture – Is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
Excellent English and Arabic written and verbal communication skills;
Wide network of press contacts;
Excellent knowledge of the Egyptian media landscape and how to maximise reach and influence;
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including ability to work quickly, accurately, flexibly, and to tight deadlines;
A degree from a reputable university;
Strong organisational skills;
A minimum of two years working in a related field.
Required competencies:
Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace
Interested applicants please attached the following documents to your online application:
1. An updated Curriculum Vitae
2. A covering letter stating why you feel you have the necessary skills and competences to apply for the role.
3. A completely filled out online application form. Kindly ensure that concrete examples of each competences are provided on the application summary section of the form.
***The closing date for applications is 23:55 (Local Time) 04 July 2020.