BHC NEW DELHI LE JOB SPECIFICATION

Job Title (including Dept): Location:

Communications & Public Affairs Officer, Press & Communications British High Commission, New Delhi 1 July 2014 Grade of Job: A2(L)

Successor Start Date

Contract length:

6 months

FORWARD JOB DESCRIPTION (FJD)/JOB SPECIFICATION Main duties and responsibilities, and the percentage of your time they occupy: Type of work Duties & responsibilities Delivering ResultsSeeing the Big Picture

% time To assist the Head Digital Diplomacy and Web Editor in managing 55 and updating - gov.uk/world/India which is the UK governments public and digital face in India. - British High Commissions social media platforms (Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, Facebook, Podbean, Storify, Blogs, Eventbrite and Foursquare channels) - Editing and uploading blogs on the blog platforms Independently handle the above in Heads absence. Plan, organise and manage content for India Intranet to deliver a 35 high quality and efficient service. Updating the content on India Intranet, SharePoint sites and assist Head Digital Diplomacy in managing the content production and increasing staff engagement on Intranet. 10 Focusing on delivering timely performance with confidence and taking responsibility and accountability in the following areas: Media related activities Assist the department during specific events which would include following up with the press and helping to organise the media for events.

Delivering Results Managing a Quality Service

Delivering Results Delivering at pace

Line Managers and Incumbents: Please give a brief description of the job as an aid to Selection Board decisions. Please include any developmental opportunities it offers. Resources managed - staff and expenditure: NA 1. Key competences required for the job (the four most important): Essential Managing Self, Others & Resources Delivering Results Customer Focus Problem Solving Working with Others Communicating

Useful

2. Specific specialised knowledge, qualifications or experience required for this job. Essential on arrival: A Self-starter, with proven energy and initiative in overcoming obstacles, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise with minimal supervision. Excellent team working skills, with strong ability to build co-operative working relationships across our own network Knowledge to work with different content management systems, knowledge on how social media works, knowledge of Intranet, SharePoint IT competent: Skilled at using social media to gather information efficiently. Highly competent in standard MS Office tools, such as Word, Outlook and Excel. Capable of resolving own minor IT concerns such as setting up email accounts without supervision. 3. Other job-related or local special factors not mentioned above, including any requirement for special security clearances: Security Clearance Level required: As per office policy 4. Training requirements. Essential Performance Management for Job holder and Line managers Management essentials e-learning on Diversity, Interview skills Selection Interview skills Useful

5. Language: (English & Hindi) Level of language skill essential for the job: English, Hindi Confidence: Operational: Extensive: For Operational and Extensive levels, which language skills are essential? Please tick all boxes that apply. (NB: Confidence Level only tests oral skills.) Oral Listening Reading Writing Translation

6. Starting Salary: For BHC candidates, the LE BHC Terms & Conditions will apply. For other than BHC candidates, Salary will be Rs. 29173/- per month. The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays,; ample development opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance. Around half of our work force is women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.

7. To apply: Please note applications without (a), (b) and (c) will not be considered. (a) Complete the Job Application Form (b) Attach Statement of Suitability (no more than 1 page of A4) setting out why you are the suitable person for this role. Your statement should include clear examples of how you meet the key competences. (c) Attach a detailed CV We will accept only online applications. Please quote Communications & Public Affairs Officer" in the subject line and send to NDRecruitone@fco.gov.uk by 23rd April 2014 midnight 2400 hrs. Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.

8. We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly. 9. Please note: Job offers from the UK Government: The UK Government, including UK Trade and Investment, does not send unsolicited emails with job offers - either direct or through agents. Government vacancies are advertised on official websites in the UK:www.careers-civilservice.gov.uk or in India on the British High Commissions website. All British High Commission vacancies are filled through a competitive process managed by our Human Resources Section. You will never be approached directly by the High Commissioner with an offer of a job. Some job scams falsely use the names and job titles of genuine High Commission staff. A genuine email from an official member of staff will always be sent from our official email address - @fco.gov.uk. It will never be sent from a hotmail or yahoo type email account.

HR - BHC New Delhi Date: 10th April 2014