Työnimike: Economic and EU Officer

Työnkuvaus:
Increase UK Influence in Finland by working through a network of decision/policy-makers in government, parliament, business, civil society/academia, gathering information on Finnish policies and lobbying in support of UK policies. Produce analysis of Finland's economic performance, including EU related issues e.g. Eurozone, competitiveness and trade policy, and reporting Finnish positions ahead of European councils, e.g. ECOFIN. Report on domestic political developments in Finland, and Finnish EU policies, to British Embassy, Foreign & Commonwealth Office (UK Foreign Ministry) and other UK government departments. Boost UK jobs and growth by working with UK Trade & Investment and Science & Innovation Network partners at post and regionally to develop and deliver a joint strategy aimed at boosting the UK economy . Roles and Responsibilities: Finland's Political Economy: Provide analysis and insights on economic and political trends in Finland for UK readers, including in the Embassy, FCO and other UK government departments.. Reporting requirements range from informal verbal briefings for visiting ministers and officials, to emails to policy/subject experts requiring familiarity with economic concepts and terms, to formal despatches (DipTels) sent on behalf of the Ambassador. EU: Communicate, and lobby in support of UK EU interests and positions with Finnish hosts. Understand and report Finnish policies and positions on EU issues including Eurozone, trade policy, financial and economic, and other institutional issues by networking with officials dealing with EU dossiers, the parliamentary Grand Committee, and attending pre-Council briefings to communicate Finnish positions through email and DipTels to relevant UK officials. Prosperity: Working with colleagues at post and Science and Innovation Network colleagues in Stockholm, develop an ambitious Prosperity strategy that boosts jobs and economic growth in the UK and delivers HMG objectives on energy and climate change. Deliver the strategy through effective line management of the Economic Diplomacy Officer. Similarly contribute to the development of Nordic Baltic Network-level Prosperity objectives with delivery through the EDO. Global issues: Lead on multilateral issues including overseas development aid and human rights, promoting UK leadership and policies by responding to tasking as required but also designing and delivering activity with local actors such as government, like-minded diplomatic partners and civil society. Work with the Political Officer to deliver international security and defence (e.g. Iran, Syria, Russia), CT/CVE and Justice and Home Affairs objectives. Line-manage two A2 colleagues, guiding them in their roles using appropriate performance management techniques to inspire effective performance. Design and agree SMART objectives and offer regular, evidence based feedback throughout the appraisal cycle to complete good quality annual appraisals. Identify learning needs and develop learning plans for each. Stand in for the UK Based Head of Team in their absence. Representational duties, including out of hours, will occasionally be required to support the Ambassador. Desirable qualifications and experience: Experience of working in a similar international or diplomatic role. Interest in politics and international affairs; familiarity with economic principles. Good understanding of Finnish and British politics and EU affairs and institutions. Prior line-management experience. Essential qualifications and experience Positive, proactive, flexible, can-do attitude. External facing role, needing good customer-focus and communication skills. Strong team player, but also able to take the initiative and work independently. Good organisational skills, prioritising effectively and delivering under pressure to tight deadlines. Positive attitude to learning and developing, willingness to develop new skills. Required competencies: Seeing the Big Picture, Making

Työnantajan nimi: British Embassy

Työnantajan osoite: Itäinen Puistotie, 00140 HELSINKI

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Työn lyhyt kuvaus:
Hallinnon ja elinkeinojen kehittämisen erityisasiantuntijat

Maa: Suomi

Alue: Helsinki-Uusimaa

Sopimuksen kesto: Tilapäinen

Sopimuslaji: Kokopäiväinen

Kokea: 2–5 vuotta

Lähde työtarjous:
MOL/Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriö, Julkiset työvoimapalvelut, Suomi

Hakeminen:
Työnantajan esittämä tapaaminen – ks. vapaa tekstiosuus