Economic, Energy and Climate Change Officer

British Embassy

Place of work
Panská 16, Bratislava region, Bratislava
Contract type
full-time
Start date
as soon as possible
Wage (gross)
EUR 1,800 minimum gross, payable 13 times a year

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

Main Duties:
The main responsibilities of the position are as follows, although the job holder will be required to take on other tasks and roles as required and as directed by the Head of Political Section:
 To monitor, report, influence and lobby in support of UK’s prosperity in the area of economy, energy, climate change and environment – both bilaterally and on the EU level;
 To develop and deliver influencing campaigns on particular policy dossiers;
 To develop high-level contacts with key stakeholders in relevant Government institutions, think-tanks, NGOs, trade associations and the business community, both in Slovakia and the UK;
 To coordinate Embassy’s commercial diplomacy work and cooperate with colleagues from the UK Trade and Investment;
 To collaborate effectively with policy colleagues across the CEE region and in the UK on policy and public diplomacy events and strategic campaigns;
 To develop and manage programmes for inward and outward visits;

Information about the selection process

This is a locally engaged position in the British Embassy Bratislava; it is not a diplomatic designated position. The position is subject to the terms and conditions of British Embassy employees.
This is a permanent full-time position of 5 working days, 36,5 hours per week. The Embassy operates a system of flexible working hours. The annual leave entitlement is minimum 20 days per year as according to Slovak labour law, (25 days for those over 33 years of age). The Embassy also enjoys an average of 14 public holidays per year.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Slovakia. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance.
All applicants should submit their CV (in English, up to 3 pages) and Job Application Form available on the British Embassy website https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-bratislava/about/recruitment, completing all sections and using the ‘Supporting Statement’ box to explain clearly the motivation, skills and experience you could bring to this role.
Applications should be sent to [email protected] and the email subject line must be formatted as follows: SVK330

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Educational Specialization

Economic, Energy and Climate Change

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Personality requirements and skills

Skills and Experience required:
 Government affairs/lobbying and policy making experience;
 Good analytical ability;
 Some background in economic, energy and environment issues, preferably within an EU context;
 Ability to develop and maintain contacts in both the public and private sectors;
 Positive, proactive attitude and ability to work both independently and in team;
 Good communication and interpersonal skills;
 Excellent command of spoken and written English and Slovak language;
 Excellent knowledge of MS Office packages.
 FCO Competences: Delivering at Pace/ Engaging Internationally/ Collaborating and Partnering/ Seeing the Big Picture

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Brief description of the company

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Number of employees

25-49 employees
ID: 2181794  Dátum zverejnenia: 14.7.2015  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto) a ďalšie odmeny: EUR 1,800 minimum gross, payable 13 times a year