Srr - Economic Liaison Officer (Eo)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 1

The British Embassy Riyadh has a vacancy for Economic Liaison Officer on a fixed term contract for two (2) years, with possibility of renewal.

The Embassy in Riyadh is a large team, delivering key priorities against a wide range of UK government objectives. The environment is challenging and the issues can be complex and fast moving.

This is an exciting time of change in Saudi Arabia with Vision 2030 economic reforms providing unprecedented opportunities for the UK economy. Saudi Arabia is a high priority bilateral relationship for the UK on a range of areas, including security and prosperity. In particular, the Economic and Prosperity team focuses on economic analysis, financial services, climate change, energy, healthcare, education, culture, sport and tourism.

The jobholder will support His Majesty’s Government’s (HMG) engagement with Saudi Arabia in country as part of the British Embassy’s Economic and Prosperity Team. They will have a visible role across the Embassy and with a wide range of Whitehall partners. They will engage with an array of stakeholders, support operational logistics, understand relevant policy, manage visit programmes for senior UK officials, and liaise with Saudi Ministries.

The jobholder will be comfortable with project management, as well as able to add value and bring a strategic approach. They will gain political and delivery experience as well as develop economic and wider prosperity skills, influencing and public diplomacy capabilities.

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Political
- Develop contacts and liaise with a broad range of Saudi entities, including Ministries and other Government Organisations for the Economic and Prosperity Team. In particular, leading on protocol and operational matters.
- Support the policy objectives of the Economic and Prosperity Team, including horizon scanning, producing background documentation, and updating on Saudi policy announcements, all of which should reflect the team and the jobholder’s interests.
- Acting as a coordination point between UK entities, including the British Council, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), and other teams at the Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate General in Jeddah. Assist in ensuring UK activity on relevant work is joined up in country.
- Arrange visit programmes for inward VIP visits, including UK Ministers, Special Representatives, and senior officials. Coordinate logistics across the Embassy; liaise with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other stakeholders in order to secure visas and meetings.
- Provide support to relevant Saudi officials as they prepare to visit the UK.
- Programme delivery
- Lead in drafting of _notes verbales_ and liaise with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to secure engagements.
- Attend meetings with key stakeholders and draft meeting records. When required, develop these notes into briefing documents and reports for senior staff.
- Support in organising logístical elements for the Economic and Prosperity Team.
- Provide a secretariat function for the team, capturing and sharing key information to ensure cohesive working and that documentation is organised and filed correctly.
- Line management
- Potential opportunity to line manage an Administrative Officer and supervise their work. Their work includes, but are not limited to, providing administrative support to the Economic Team; help support operational logistics; lead administrative tasks; contribute to visit programmes for senior UK officials; and assist in liaising with Saudi Arabia’s Ministries.

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

**Key behaviours required**:

- Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
- 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.
- Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.

**Eligibility**:
Essential qualifications, skills and experience 1
- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, both verbal and spoken. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication. Accurate typing and proofreading skills.
- Collaborative approach to colleague and stakeholder partnersh