Pro-Consul
- Career Category: Communications, Business Administration
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
Main Purpose:
This is an important role within the Embassy directly advising the Ambassador, Deputy Head of Mission, Head of the Political, Economic and Development Team and Mekong Development Counsellor. We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and motivated person to join our vibrant team. The officer will lead our climate change work and will require strong analytical and communication skills. This is a key role requiring the holder to bring knowledge and expertise in relation to Cambodian development.
The role would suit someone who has strong analytical skills, a deep knowledge of recent Cambodian history and can work confidently with a range of senior stakeholders in government, civil society and international institutions.
Working patterns
Full time - Monday and Thursday 8:15-16:45 & Friday 8:15-13:15.
Based on the needs of the Embassy and approval from the jobholder’s line manager, there will be the option to work remotely for up to one day per week.
The Embassy has a smarter working policy and is committed to offering flexible working patterns balanced with the operational requirements of the role. In crisis/emergency situations you may need to work as required to support the Embassy response, sometimes on a shift pattern working which may result in unsociable hours and/or weekend working.
As an inclusive employer we are happy to discuss alternative working patterns at interview or at the point of any job offer.
- Provide regular updates on a range of climate change developments including climate ambition, green finance, energy transition and efficiency and natural resources preservation and adaptation in Cambodia based on reporting and meetings with contacts.
- Provide in-depth analysis verbally and in writing on specific topical issues.
- Recommend interventions on climate change topics, both policy and programmatic. This will include feeding into policy development in both the UK and Cambodia.
- Lead engagement on regional and centrally managed programmes alongside other policy officers.
- Organise programme of meetings both in Phnom Penh and around the country for the Ambassador and DHM including producing briefs and minutes.
- Maintain a broad network of contacts.
- Support the wider embassy on events, occasional translation and visits.
- Take part in embassy wide events to create an inclusive supportive work environment.
- The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package, including salary and benefits
- leave entitlement
- Training opportunities
- We also offer 20 days of leave entitlement per annum in pro rata.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer service focus
- Experience of dealing with customers of various nationalities
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and guidelines in making judgements and solving problems
- Ability to deal sensitively and empathetically with difficult situations and people in distress
- Flexible, resilient under pressure and decisive, with a track record of delivering results to a high standard within tight deadlines;
- Ability to liaise with and manage relationships with external contacts;
- Familiar with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and WhatsApp
- Flexibility to occasionally travel to other parts of Cambodia, sometimes outside of normal work hours.
- An understanding and experience of consular work or similar.
- Experience of living in, or understanding of the United Kingdom, British people and culture.
- Experience of living in or understanding of Cambodia and Khmer people and culture.
