Position: Senior Media Officer
Grade:
C4 (L)
Location: Cairo
Contract: One Year
Report to: Head of Communications
The British Embassy in Cairo UK ’s
relationship with Egypt Egypt
JOB DESCRIPTION
Strategy
Contribute to the design and development of
the “UKinEgypt” communications strategy to improve the perception of the UK in Egypt
and support the achievement of UK Government objectives in Egypt
Delivery
Successfully deliver the UKinEgypt
communications strategy and other UK Government communications priorities in Egypt
Designing innovative communications
campaign plans; developing, maintaining and communicating an organised forward
agenda for the Embassy.
Delivering effective campaigns using a full
range of Embassy communications, including:
Producing press releases
Drafting opinion articles for the media
Preparing media interviews for the
Ambassador and other senior officials, and providing pre-interview preparation
and advice.
Hosting Embassy events and press briefings
Overseeing creative digital media output
Monitoring and evaluating the impact of
UKinEgypt communications activities, and making recommendations for delivery on
this basis. Learning from, promoting and sharing best practices with UK
Government partners in the region and in London
Effective co-ordination with UK Government
partners in the British Embassy in Cairo , in London , and through the Middle East and North
Africa region.
Supporting the Embassy’s wider political
work, analysis and reporting through high-quality advice to the Ambassador and
senior officials about media perceptions of UK/Egyptian policy, and the media
environment in Egypt
Management
Line manage and oversee the work of the
Embassy’s Digital Diplomacy officer.
This will involve: monitoring that officer’s work, setting clear
objectives, tasks and deadlines; providing direction, coaching, support and
advice as necessary; guiding their professional and skills development;
responsibility for appraising their work in line with embassy standards and
guidelines.
Networking
Expand and develop UKinEgypt’s media
network, including journalists, opinion writers, TV personalities and
producers, prominent social media figures.
Cultivate relationships that facilitate effective delivery of communications
campaigns and present new, creative opportunities.
Additional duties
For the Embassy and London
Respond to media enquiries from media and
members of the public.
Deputise for the Head of Communications and
cover the Digital Diplomacy officer during periods of absence.
Provide translation services for
communications content when required in exceptional circumstances (e.g. urgency
or sensitivity).
Improve the Embassy as a place to work
through active contribution to the Embassy’s corporate agenda and its ethics of
professionalism, teamwork and respect
Core Competences:
Seeing the Big Picture:
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. For all staff, it is
about focusing your contribution on the activities which will meet UK
Government goals and deliver the greatest value. For leaders, it is about
scanning the political context and taking account of wider impacts to develop
long term implementation strategies that maximise opportunities to add value
and support economic, sustainable growth.
Delivering at Pace:
Effectiveness in this area means focusing
on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and
accountability for quality outcomes. For all staff, it’s about working to
agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and
constructive way. For leaders, it is about building a performance culture where
staff are given space, authority and support to deliver outcomes. It’s also
about keeping a firm focus on priorities and addressing performance issues
resolutely, fairly and promptly.
Making Effective Decisions:
Effectiveness in this area is about using
sound judgement, evidence and knowledge to arrive at accurate, expert and
professional decisions and advice. For all staff, it’s about being careful and
thoughtful about the use and protection of government and public information to
ensure it is handled securely and with care. For leaders it’s about reaching
evidence
based strategies, evaluating options,
impacts, risks and solutions and creating a secure culture around the handling
of information. They will aim to maximise return while minimising risk and
balancing a range of considerations such as social, political, financial,
economic, legal and environmental to provide sustainable outcomes.
Collaborating and Partnering:
People skilled in this area are team
players who create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working
relationships with a wide range of people within and outside Government to help
get business done. At all levels, it requires working collaboratively, sharing
information appropriately and building supportive, responsive relationships
with colleagues and stakeholders, whilst having the confidence to challenge
assumptions. For senior leaders, it’s about being approachable, delivering
business objectives through creating an inclusive environment, encouraging
collaboration, building effective partnerships including relationships with
Ministers and welcoming challenge however uncomfortable.
Key Selection Criteria:
Fluency in spoken and written English and
Arabic are essential.
Effective communication, analytical, and
problem-solving skills.
Strong political judgment.
Ability to work well within a team,
flexibly, and to tight deadlines.
Ability to manage, coach and develop others
Minimum 3 years of professional working
experience
Experience working in a press or
communications role, especially in a medium-to- large organisation, is desirable but
not essential.
Remuneration:
The British Embassy offers a competitive
remuneration package. The gross salary for this position is LE 19, 770 per
month inclusive of all allowances. The salary is subject to tax as per the
usual regulations based on a 36-hour working week.
To Apply:
All applicants should submit the following
to: britishembassycairovacancies@fco.gov.uk no later than: 29 February 2016
An updated Curriculum Vitae
A
covering letter stating why you feel you have the necessary skills to perform
well in the above role.
Successful applicants will then be invited
for a written test and interview at the British Embassy
Due to the large amount of applications we
receive only those shortlisted for assessment will be contacted.
The successful candidate will be required
to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject
to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.
The British Embassy in Cairo Egypt
