SRR - Programme Officer (EO)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) ‎1
The British Embassy Riyadh has a vacancy for a Programme Officer on a fixed
term contract until ‎31 March ‎2025, with possibility of extension depending on
performance and operational requirements.
We are looking for an energetic and experienced Programme Officer to help
manage our fast-growing portfolio of projects in Saudi Arabia, primarily
delivered through the Gulf Strategy Fund.
About the Gulf Strategy Fund (GSF)
The Gulf Strategy Fund (GSF) is a UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development
Office (FCDO) fund, which sits within the FCDO 's International Programme.
Through funding the delivery of strategic projects, it supports Saudi Arabia's
ambitious Vision ‎2030 agenda for economic diversification, modernisation and
climate action, whilst also enhancing mutual prosperity by promoting inward
investment and creating commercial opportunities for the UK.
GSF programming has been key to enhancing bilateral networks and collaboration
between Saudi Arabia and the UK across areas of mutual priority, including
culture, sport, healthcare, education, financial services, technology, climate
resilience and aid.
About the role
The Programme Officer will be responsible for supporting stakeholders to
deliver strategic, effective, and well-managed projects. They will work across
multiple projects, providing project management support throughout the various
stages of delivery.
Based in the Economic Diplomacy Team, they will report to the Programme
Manager. 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. The successful
candidate will be comfortable with both policy issues and project management,
as well as able to add value by applying strategic and critical thinking.
This role will support post objectives in the British Embassy 's Country
Business Plan, and ensure the programme delivers value for money.

Duties and responsibilities:
* Working with project leads and the Programme Manager to ensure high quality written and financial programme documentation is in place.
* Developing and maintaining constructive working relationships with project leads (including UK government and external stakeholders).
* Supporting project leads to ensure all reporting and compliance tasks are completed and of a high standard.
* Supporting the management and reporting of accurate financial forecasts and budgets.
* Ensuring finance and programme management software are loaded with correct, up to date project data.
* Supporting the tracking of project activity and deliverables against agreed timelines.
* Supporting follow up on audit and due diligence actions.
* Organisation of and maintenance of information management systems.
* Monitoring programme spend, including taking responsibility to deliver against allocation per project.
* Providing support to the Programme Manager for analysing and presenting financial and audit data to a range of stakeholders.
* Supporting monitoring and evaluation reporting of projects at key stages.
* Supporting convening and reporting to the Country Programme Board on the Embassy 's portfolio of projects.
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:
* Making Effective Decisions - Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
* Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
* Communicating and Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
* Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.

Eligibility:
* The successful candidate must be able to secure a local residence and work permit in Saudi (iqama) OR already have the right to work and reside in Saudi.
* The British Embassy provides visa sponsorship. The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassy's sponsorship.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience ‎1
* Experience in programme management and delivery.
* Experience in finance/ budget management, including working with financial data to prepare forecasts, manage, and scrutinise budgets.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong customer focus.
* Excellent organisational ability, with proven ability to manage, plan, and prioritise tasks and workload; and a proactive approach to problem solving.
* Native speaker or mother tongue level of communication skills in English. Ability to express complex ideas and messages clearly and concisely, as well as accurate typing and proofreading skills.
* Collaborative approach to colleague and stakeholder partnerships. Ability to maintain a range of contacts to build effective working relationships.
* Flexible, resilient, decisive, and calm under pressure. With a proven track record of delivering results to a high standard within tight deadlines.
* Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience ‎1
* Relevant programme management experience in government, international organisations, and/ or non-profit organisations.
* Development and management of trackers to facilitate delivery of multiple concurrent deliverables.
* Professional designation in accounting, finance, or HR.
* Arabic language skills.
Required behaviours ‎1
Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing,
Working Together
Application deadline ‎1 Application deadline - day Application deadline - month
Application deadline - year
‎12 November ‎2023
Grade ‎1
Executive Officer (EO)
Type of Position ‎1
Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week ‎1
‎35
Duration of Post ‎1
‎12 months
Region ‎1
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory ‎1
Saudi Arabia
Location (City) ‎1
Riyadh
Type of Post ‎1
British Embassy
Number of vacancies ‎1
‎1
Salary Currency ‎1
SAR
Salary ‎1
‎12,070
Start Date ‎1 Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year
‎3 January ‎2024
End Date ‎1 End Date - day End Date - month End Date - year
‎31 March ‎2025
Other benefits and conditions of employment ‎1
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration
package for this role.
Monthly salary details:
* Base Salary - SAR ‎9,256
* Housing Allowance - SAR ‎2,314 (subject to eligibility)
* Travel Allowance - SAR ‎500 (subject to eligibility)
* Total - SAR ‎12,070
* Allowances are not payable to staff who receive official provision for such expenditure in some other form. Spouses/ Dependents of UKBS officers working at the Embassy are not eligible to Housing or Travel Allowance.
No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this
position.
This position is full-time, based on ‎35 hours per week. Normal working hours
for the Embassy are from ‎08:00 to ‎15:00 from Sunday to Thursday, with core
working hours from ‎10:00-‎15:00. Core working hours is the period of the day
that employees are required to be at work. The working day outside of the core
hours is a flexible period, which allows employees to choose when they work,
subject to operational needs.
The jobholder will be required to be flexible in their approach to hours
worked as these will be dictated by operational needs and may involve working
out of hours (evening/ weekend) during visits and events. Flexible working
arrangements may be considered based on operational requirements and agreement
with the line manager, and in line with FCDO and Embassy policies.
The successful candidate will be subject to a ‎90-day probationary period.
The successful candidate will be required to transfer their iqama under the
Embassy's sponsorship.
Additional information ‎1
How to apply:
Interested candidates must include with their online application form
‎1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);
‎2) a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements
of the role; and
‎3) specific examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form,
of how you meet the key behaviours required.
Applications that do not include these information will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is at ‎23:55 KSA local time on ‎12 November
‎2023.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for
the next step in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a
'reserve list'. If during the reserve period of six (‎6) months the same or a
largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second
or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the advert is a tentative start date and the
successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures.
Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable
clearances and reference checks.
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take
around ‎2-‎3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in
country and in the UK, dependant on the security level required for the role
and the candidates profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in
the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise
any disruption.

The British Embassy Riyadh is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to
inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited
locally by the British Embassy is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service
according to local Saudi Arabia employment law.
Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country
Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net
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however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you
complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive
it.