Employer:British Embassy in Sofia
Location: Sofia
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy in Sofia is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Security Partnerships Officer.
The Security Partnerships Officer will work with the new Head of Security Partnerships to develop the UK’s security relationship with Bulgaria across the full range of the Embassy’s strategic, policy and operational activities, developing and maintaining strong contacts with Bulgarian security institutions to maximise the impact of the Embassy’s work, supporting the work of the Embassy’s JSOC (Joint Serious and Organised Crime) process and working closely with Political, Defence and Law Enforcement on cross-cutting aspects of the bilateral relationship.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Development of the UK-BG bilateral security relationship
Work with the Head of Security Partnerships to deepen the bilateral security relationship, considering how the UK and Bulgaria can respond together to shared security threats, and how we can cooperate on the strategic, policy and operational levels.
Build and maintain a strong network of stakeholders mainly within the Bulgarian administration, but also across UK departments.
Support the Head of Security Partnerships during meetings, interpreting as required
Understanding security developments.
Attend security-related events and conferences on behalf of the Embassy.
Follow and report on security developments in Bulgaria, summarising and translating reports if necessary.
JSOC support
Assist the Head of Security Partnerships with the Embassy’s JSOC process (the process which coordinates security-related work of the Embassy on a policy level), preparing meetings, liaising with participants and actioning action points.
Work with other Embassies across the CEN to ensure that lessons are learned and best practice is followed.
Cross-cutting Issues
Work with the Political Team on Brexit and the proposed UK-EU Future Security Partnership.
Contribute to briefing for bilateral meetings.
Implement relevant security-related projects. Assist and liaise with Law Enforcement, Defence and Political Sections on other security-related projects.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Fluent English and Bulgarian language skills (written and oral).
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Knowledge of the Bulgarian administration and interest in Bulgarian politics, especially in the field of security.
Good analytical and research skills.
Ability to work well independently.
Required competencies
Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace, Engaging Internationally
Application deadline
30 October 2018
Location: Sofia
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy in Sofia is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Security Partnerships Officer.
The Security Partnerships Officer will work with the new Head of Security Partnerships to develop the UK’s security relationship with Bulgaria across the full range of the Embassy’s strategic, policy and operational activities, developing and maintaining strong contacts with Bulgarian security institutions to maximise the impact of the Embassy’s work, supporting the work of the Embassy’s JSOC (Joint Serious and Organised Crime) process and working closely with Political, Defence and Law Enforcement on cross-cutting aspects of the bilateral relationship.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Development of the UK-BG bilateral security relationship
Work with the Head of Security Partnerships to deepen the bilateral security relationship, considering how the UK and Bulgaria can respond together to shared security threats, and how we can cooperate on the strategic, policy and operational levels.
Build and maintain a strong network of stakeholders mainly within the Bulgarian administration, but also across UK departments.
Support the Head of Security Partnerships during meetings, interpreting as required
Understanding security developments.
Attend security-related events and conferences on behalf of the Embassy.
Follow and report on security developments in Bulgaria, summarising and translating reports if necessary.
JSOC support
Assist the Head of Security Partnerships with the Embassy’s JSOC process (the process which coordinates security-related work of the Embassy on a policy level), preparing meetings, liaising with participants and actioning action points.
Work with other Embassies across the CEN to ensure that lessons are learned and best practice is followed.
Cross-cutting Issues
Work with the Political Team on Brexit and the proposed UK-EU Future Security Partnership.
Contribute to briefing for bilateral meetings.
Implement relevant security-related projects. Assist and liaise with Law Enforcement, Defence and Political Sections on other security-related projects.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Fluent English and Bulgarian language skills (written and oral).
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Knowledge of the Bulgarian administration and interest in Bulgarian politics, especially in the field of security.
Good analytical and research skills.
Ability to work well independently.
Required competencies
Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace, Engaging Internationally
Application deadline
30 October 2018