EU Exit Officer

The British Embassy in Tunis currently has a vacancy for EU Exit Officer, Grade – B3 (L).

Main purpose of job:

This is a fascinating job where you will be supporting delivery of the UK’s current foreign policy priority: the successful withdrawal of the UK from the European Union. The key objective will be achieving a successful transition of the EU-Tunisia Association Agreement into a bilateral UK-Tunisia agreement with a focus on trade and policy. You will also explore and lead initiatives to strengthen the bilateral relationship with Tunisia following the UK’s departure from the EU. To achieve this you will need to build strong relationships with key stakeholders including ministries, political parties, parliamentary committees and business in order to inform policymakers.

You will also work with the Embassy’s Prosperity Team and Trade team to explore ways in which we can boost commercial relations before and after Brexit, searching for sector opportunities, organising Brexit-related visits from London, ensuring concrete deliverables, visit follow-up and strong communications strategy. You will also coordinate with other parts of the embassy to help reinforce cross-mission understanding of developments relating to Brexit and what these mean for the embassy’s work.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Support the development of a cross-mission Brexit strategy, working with the full range of UK Government Departments to support them on the change in how policy is delivered
• Transition the EU-Tunisia Association Agreement liaising with the Tunisian Government’s Brexit Committee, National Assembly committees, political parties and business community;
• Support Trade and Political Teams in the management of inward visits from UK including drafting programmes, handling logistical arrangements and identifying public diplomacy opportunities;

• Participate in the Embassy Economic Diplomacy Working Group to help identify what Brexit means for the work of the embassy as well as identifying trade, investment and public diplomacy opportunities for the Ambassador and other diplomats;

• Keep on top of the core messages coming from the centre ensuring these are effectively managed within the business community and assumed into the embassy core script;
• Work closely with the Embassy’s economic, trade and programme teams to identify where the UK can provide assistance to support the ease of doing business.
• Develop relationships with key trade and political stakeholders, identifying where the UK can focus business and investment efforts to optimise business opportunities post Brexit and identify and manage aid-funded opportunities for UK businesses.
• Research trade and investment sectors identifying potential post-Brexit opportunities, liaising closely with the Ambassador, trade, programme and political teams to help deliver these business opportunities
• Perform ad-hoc outreach to the local press to keep them informed on UK policy.

Key competencies required:

• Seeing the Big Picture – is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs.

• Collaborating and Partnering – People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done.

• Delivering at Pace – Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. It’s about working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way.

• Making Effective Decisions – Effectiveness in this area is about being objective; using sound judgment, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice. It means showing clarity of thought, setting priorities, analysing and using evidence to evaluate options before arriving at well-reasoned justifiable decisions.

Minimum qualifications

Essential:

• Undergraduate degree in politics, international relations, economics or similar degree
• High standard of spoken and written English (IELTS score of at least 7 or equivalent)
• Bilingual level of spoken and written French and Arabic
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of how Tunisian legislation is passed/ratified
• In-depth knowledge of National Assembly Committees and party politics
• An interest in domestic and international politics and current affairs
• An interest in trade work, ideally with some business related background
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Working hours and remuneration:

Conditioned working hours are 40 hours gross per week. Standard working hours are from 08:00-16:30 from Monday to Thursday and 08:00-13:00 on Fridays.

• The British Embassy in Tunisia offers an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role. Initial salary will be TND 2,992 per month while on probation. Salary after probation is TND 3,702. This is a full-time, fixed term for 6 months.
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• The successful candidate will be subject to a 90-day probationary period.
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• The appointment will also be subject to satisfactory local and UK security clearances.

Eligibility:

Candidate must be eligible to work and reside in Tunisia immediately.

Application process:

Interested candidates must attach the following documents along with their online application form, in this link: https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/candidate/post/8080/en-GB

1. 1. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
   2.  Please provide examples of performance in each competency on the 

motivation section of the online application form

1.  or 

cover letter

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Applications that do not include these will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is at 23:55 (local time) on 14 October 2018.

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Due to the large amount of job applications the Embassy receives, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take up to two months.

The start date mentioned is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.

The British Embassy Tunis is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.