KWT - Project Officer (EO)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) ‎1
The British Embassy in Kuwait is seeking a highly motivated and
enthusiastic individual for the position of Project Officer, job grade
Executive Officer (EO) on a part-time, fixed term contract until 31st March
‎2025.
This is an exciting position leading the programme design and management of UK
programming in Kuwait, primarily through the Gulf Strategy Fund. You will be
based in the Embassy 's Political and Programming section, and will be at the
heart of the Embassy's programme work which helpto deliver UK policy
objectives in Kuwait. You will lead the delivery of UK programmes to
strengthen UK/Kuwait bilateral relationship in areas including (but not
limited to) economics, prosperity, cyber security, gender and trade.
This role will entail some flexibility, with the officer supporting wider
Section and Embassy pressures as necessary
Roles and responsibilities:
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
* Programme management of the UK 's Kuwait programmes. This includes management of the implementing partners and wider stakeholders, monitoring and evaluation, budget scrutiny, and financial reporting.
* Proactively develop t and design future programmes.
* Management of relevant programme budgets.
* Work with the Communications Team to highlight what projects we are delivering and showcase how the Embassy is delivering change.
* Develop an excellent network with the wider British Embassy Team, the wider Gulf network, the Head of the UK Gulf Science and Innovation Network, the British Council and other partners on related projects.
* To ensure all activity complies with the FCDO Programme Operating Framework.
* Support monitoring the delegated programme budget, maintaining accurate records on project allocations, monthly and forecasted spend.
Resources managed.
* Managing implementing partners and a significant portion of FCDO programme funds in Kuwait
The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be
flexible and to take on other duties, projects, and ad hoc tasks as required.
The jobholder will also be expected to play a full role in the Embassy 's
contingency planning and any crisis response.
Key behaviours required for the job:
* 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.
* Managing a Quality Service - Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
* 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:
If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long
as you:
* Are legally resident in Kuwait (Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country); and
* Complete and successfully pass all local and UK security checks, including professional background checks.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience ‎1
* Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English
* University-educated
* Experience of programme/project management. (Minimum ‎2 years of work experience in a relevant field)
* Highly organised, with a track record as a team player and able to work in a diverse, high-performing environment
* Track record of successfully delivering programmes and/or projects in the international context, preferably in a bilateral or multilateral agency
* Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build productive working relations with project implementers and wider stakeholders
* The ability to confidently brief the senior management team within the Embassy and in London
* Numerate, with experience of working with financial information, including budgeting and forecasting
* Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience ‎1
* Experience or knowledge of Kuwaiti Politics, Human Rights, Economic or scientific policies.
* A network of Government and/or business contacts that they can utilise.
Required behaviours ‎1
Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace,
Working Together
Application deadline ‎1
‎7 December ‎2023
Grade ‎1
Executive Officer (EO)
Type of Position ‎1
Fixed Term, Part-Time
Working hours per week ‎1
‎17 hrs ‎45 mins
Duration of Post ‎1
‎12 months
Region ‎1
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory ‎1
Kuwait
Location (City) ‎1
Kuwait
Type of Post ‎1
British Embassy
Number of vacancies ‎1
‎1
Salary Currency ‎1
KWD
Salary ‎1
‎556.050
Start Date ‎1
‎1 February ‎2024
End Date ‎1
‎31 March ‎2025
Other benefits and conditions of employment ‎1
Working conditions and remuneration:
This position is a part-time position, ‎17 hrs ‎45 mins per week.
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration
package for this role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of KWD
‎556.050 per month. The package includes a good level of medical insurance, a
return flight fare to your home country for non-Kuwaitis every two years,
relevant social security payments for Kuwaiti nationals, and an engaging
working environment. Leave entitlement is ‎30 days per year (on pro rata basis)
plus ‎14 public holidays.
There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No
accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this
position.
This position is for a part-time , fixed term contract until
31st March ‎2025 , subject to a ‎90-working day probationary period.
The normal working hours are ‎07:30 - ‎15:30 from Sunday to Wednesday and ‎07:30
- ‎13:30 on Thursday. Due to the nature of the work, the jobholder should 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)
The Embassy has an active Continuous Professional Development Committee, and
the whole of Post is committed to providing the time and resources for staff
to develop professionally. The ‎70/‎20/‎10 learning, and development model is
applied in a flexible manner, with both internal and formal opportunities
readily available. There will likely be an expectation of undertaking training
specific to crisis response/management in ‎2024.
Additional information ‎1
How to apply:
Interested candidates must include:
* An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
* Motivation essay, in the relevant sections of the online application form, stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and
* Examples in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.
Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
Closing date of receiving applications is on 7th December ‎2023 by ‎23:55 hrs
(local time).
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Process:
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take
around two-three months. The security clearance process includes checks
available in country and with 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.
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 British Embassy Kuwait is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated
to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited
locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of service
according to local Kuwaiti 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
site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites,
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.