Who are we?
The British Embassy in Kyiv is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for an Energy Advisor to cover for the duration of the permanent job holder's maternity leave.
Main purpose of job:
This is a role in the Embassy’s Political, Economic and Communications team (PEC). Drawing on local contacts and reporting, the job holder will lead on detailed advice for Ukraine, and support the 1st Secretary Energy to develop policy recommendations to further UK-Ukraine cooperation on energy, as well as some work on climate change and the environment.
Roles and responsibilities:
2. Act as the key CBS energy focal point in Kyiv. Develop and maintain a local network of contacts in ministries, government agencies, think-tanks and academic institutions, who stakeholders can draw on for advice and information.
3. Work across teams, including:
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This is a full-time, temporary contract for the period of the permanent job holder's maternity leave, for 40 working hours per week including 1 hour per day for lunch.
Country-based staff have the flexibility to work remotely (up to 2-3 days a week), and the Embassy provides them with the tools required to do so during the war and beyond (emergency power supply, laptops, etc). However, this job cannot be done remotely full time: staff are expected to be in the Embassy on a regular basis to share ideas and engage with colleagues (including the Ambassador), and to engage contacts in-person in Ukraine.
The start date mentioned in the advert is just an expected start date. The appointment can start earlier or later depending on several factors.
The successful candidate will benefit from:
The British Embassy does not provide a hardship allowance.
Learning and development opportunities:
The jobholder will have access to BE Kyiv’s full learning and development offer, which includes FCDO International Academy.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Ukraine. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Kyiv is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Ukrainian employment law. This is an official employment, and the salary is subject to official tax; currently 23%. The salary is a set rate and there are no additional allowances on top.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field "Application deadline".
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that British Diplomatic Missions will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.