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 logistical 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:
* 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
* 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 partnerships. Ability to maintain a range of contacts to build effective working relationships in public and private sectors. Recognises the importance of developing a strong network.
* Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines without compromising the quality of the work.
* Ability to multi-task and respond quickly and flexibly to meet multiple and changing priorities.
* Resilient, decisive, and calm under pressure and with a proactive approach to problem solving.
* Team player who is capable of working on their own initiative as well as manage others, including in a fast-paced and changing environment.
* Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience ‎1
* Holds at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject area (e.g., economics, international relations or politics).
* Previous relevant experience of working in an embassy/ foreign diplomatic mission or government agency.
* Understanding of Saudi Arabia's Vision ‎2030 landscape.
* Experience in logistics, official visits, or events management.
Required behaviours ‎1
Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing,
Working Together
Application deadline ‎1
‎20 December ‎2023
Grade ‎1
Executive Officer (EO)
Type of Position ‎1
Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week ‎1
‎35
Duration of Post ‎1
‎24 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
‎25 February ‎2024
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 ‎20 December
‎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.
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