Työnimike: Virkamies, ylin julkishallinto

Työnkuvaus:
Defence Affairs Officer-Helsinki 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, 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. Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) The British Embassy in Helsinki is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Defence Affairs Officer working in the Defence Section. The successful candidate will support the British Defence Attaché (DA) in Helsinki to deepen UK/Finnish defence engagement through increased understanding of the Finnish defence and political establishment, their policies, capabilities, limitations and strengths. Help to develop a network of contacts in Finnish defence and security community in pursuit of UK interests. Through the above, assist UK defence industry participation in Finnish defence procurement opportunities. Represent the Defence Attaché at Finnish language forums and provide subsequent analysis, perspective and where necessary, translations and recommendations. Provide administrative and secretarial support. Main Duties and Responsabilities: Systematic and targeted identification of useful contacts in the Finnish defence and military establishment, maintaining an up to date and accurate database, and horizon scanning for proactive outreach opportunities; Identifying defence and military related seminars, conferences and other events, and where tasked and appropriate, attending on the DA's behalf; Represent the Defence Attaché at forums in the Finnish language and provide executive summaries, analysis and recommendations; Liaise with their opposite number in the Defence Section in Stockholm to ensure all native language reporting of Swedish-Finnish military cooperation is brought to the attention of the DA; Provide all necessary administrative support to the Defence Attaché to include, finances, travel and representational entertainment arrangements; Liaise with Embassy corporate services team over administrative issues; Liaising with UK and Finnish authorities and military units, process diplomatic clearance (DIPCLEARs) requests for UK military personnel, units, aircraft and vessels wishing to undertake education, training, exercises or operations in Finnish territory. Essential qualifications and experience : Fluent level of English and Finnish, both oral and written; The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to their work with a positive can do attitude; Confidence and good customer-facing and relationship building skills as will represent The Defence Attaché in different events; Strong team player, but also able to take the initiative and work independently; Good organisational skills, prioritizing effectively and delivering under pressure to tight deadlines; Willingness to learn and to develop new skills. Desirable qualifications and experience: Experience of working in a similar Defence, International or Diplomatic role; Interest in Politics and International Affairs and/or familiarity with Defence issues. Required competencies: Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Delivering at Pace, Engaging Internationally. Other benefits and conditions of employment: The annual leave entitlement is 20 days, increasing to 25 days after one year's service. The Embassy pays an annual holiday bonus. Embassy employees are entitled to a private medical scheme for basic healthcare services and to use the Embassy's recreational facilities. Additional informa

Työnantajan nimi: British Embassy

Työnantajan osoite: Itäinen Puistotie, 00140 HELSINKI

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Työn lyhyt kuvaus: Julkishallinnon ylimmät virkamiehet

Maa: Suomi

Alue: Helsinki-Uusimaa

Sopimuksen kesto: Tilapäinen

Sopimuslaji: Kokopäiväinen

Kokea: 2–5 vuotta

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