Srr - Senior Political and Government Engagement

2 months ago

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Foreign & Commonwealth Office Full time

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The British Embassy Riyadh has a vacancy for a Senior Political and Government Engagement Officer on a fixed term contract for two (2) years.

The jobholder will facilitate the Embassy’s engagement with the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the highest levels in order to support the work of the UK’s diplomatic network in Saudi Arabia.

The role requires excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to shape the Embassy’s approach through detailed knowledge, analysis and understanding. The jobholder will need to build and maintain a strong network of contacts in Saudi to support their understanding and analysis of the local context and political dynamics. Supporting the engagement of senior UK government stakeholders with their equally senior counterparts in the Saudi government requires a high level of professionalism, strategic thinking, and attention to detail.

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Develop and facilitate BE Riyadh’s network with a broad range of political contacts in the Royal Court, Ministries, Shura Council, Provinces, civil society, and media. Prioritise, plan, co-ordinate and deliver the Embassy’s engagements with those contacts, including sensitive protocol handling for senior meetings, visits, and engagements
- Take the same approach to provide analysis and reporting of developments in Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy and regional affairs and their implications on UK foreign policy.
- Plan and deliver the Embassy’s engagement with provinces outside Riyadh to fulfil the full range of UK objectives: political engagement, trade and investment, and build understanding of Vision2030 changes.
- Support the delivery of VIP visits by UK political figures to Saudi Arabia and vice versa.
- Support the Embassy’s response to any crises through delivery of authoritative political advice and contributions to wider team working.
- Support our Head of Communications in the delivery of the UK’s political messaging in print and social media and through speeches.

The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis affecting UK citizens.

**Key behaviours required**:

- Seeing the Big Picture - Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider priorities and ensure work is in the national interest.
- Making Effective Decisions - Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
- Communicating and Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
- Delivering at Pace - Taking responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.

**Eligibility**:
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Detailed and in depth knowledge and understanding of Saudi Arabian politics, history, and culture.
- Credibility and personal impact to engage with senior UK/Saudi political figures.
- Top-level communications skills. Native speaker or mother tongue level of communication skills in English and Arabic. Confidence to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication.
- Previous experience of carrying out high quality political analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
- Personal initiative, drive and ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player with willingness to work across boundaries. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with contacts and colleagues.
- Strong attention to detail. Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines, without compromising the quality of the work.
- Flexibility and resilience to deliver results under pressure. Creative thinking skills.
- Ability to build the capabilities of the team for political analysis and reporting and stakeholder management.
- Holds at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- An established network of political contacts in Saudi Arabia, including in provinces outside of Riyadh.
- Experience of working in an international context.
- Required behaviours- Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month Application deadline - year
- 5 February 2023

Grade
- Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

Type of Position
- Fixed Term, Full-time

Working hours per week
- 35

Duration of Post
- 24 months

Region
- Middle East & North Africa

Country/Territory
- Saudi Arabia

Location (City)
- Riyadh

Type of Post
- British Embassy

Number of vacancies
- 1

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