Political Adviser - Political and Bilateral Affairs

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About the Organization

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is the ministry of foreign affairs and a ministerial department of the government of the United Kingdom. The office was created on 2 September 2020 through the merger of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development.

Job Description

The British High Commission’s Political Adviser is a key role in the Political and Bilateral Affairs (PBA) team, working directly with the Senior Political Adviser and with British diplomats including the British High Commissioner.  The main responsibility of the Political Adviser is to track and report on important political developments. These include but are not limited to: proceedings of Parliament (when in session); elections across Indian states and at national level; events and developments within Indian political parties and society. Our Political Adviser’s challenge is to think and explore how these developments might impact on UK interests in India, and how we might respond – to maximise opportunities and reduce any risks.

Job Responsibilities

• Regular written reporting and updates on important political developments and their impact on UK interests (30%) -- The areas covered would include regular reporting on Indian Parliament proceedings, elections, political parties and important political and wider important events in society.
• Targeted research including data analysis to deliver in-depth reporting (10%) -- facilitate the PBA team’s reporting on a range of thematic pieces.
• Support members of the political department on visits (20%) -- programme preparation, appointments and logistics, secure meetings and help with the delivery of events, including political conferences.
• Undertake regular contact building (20%) – Networking with a range of Indian politicians, young leaders and bureaucrats to support your own work and of others. Identifying useful contacts for teams across the High Commission, expanding our network and reach.
• Prepare, maintain and update political background materials, such as briefs (20%) -- Stakeholder management of important contacts is a crucial part of the job.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

Essential on arrival:

• The job holder will need to be proactive, organised, having sharp analytical and communication skills and be a team player. The job holder would also have to be good at networking, building relationships and maintaining data base of contacts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. An ability to produce written work that is concise and timely and can deliver briefings and presentations in a confident and professional manner. The successful candidate has a strong interest in domestic politics, public policy and government.
• 2-5 years of experience working in government, Embassy, media, communication, public policy or other relevant professions.
• Or highly motivated and accomplished recent graduates with relevant degrees in areas such as politics, journalism or communication can also apply.
• Accurate and quick English writing skills: the job involves producing a range of reports and emails for a UK government audience, often daily.

Language Requirements:

• Language: English
• Level of Language required: Proficient

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 

Desirable:  

• Confident public speaker with an ability to work well in large teams
• Prior experience of working in an international, multicultural organisation.

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