Employer: British Embassy
Location: Guyana , Georgetown
Reporting directly to, and working with, the High Commissioner the job holder will be the first point of contact for all issues relating to the day-to-day administration of Post’s CSSF allocation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Oversight of expenditure and monitoring of activities to ensure they take place as forecast;
The provision of information to the High Commissioner, other BHC staff as necessary, and London, as required, on spend to date and plans for future spending;
Being the first point of contact for project implementers;
Ensuring accurate forecasts of spending and other financial activities are undertaken as required on PRISM, liaising with the Corporate Services Manager and other colleagues as necessary;
Oversight of the proper production of end of year reports from the CSSF projects which will have taken place in FY16-17;
Advice and guidance to the High Commissioner on all aspects of CSSF activity.
Under US State Department requirements, the Embassy may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Green Card holders or A or NATO visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A or NATO visa you are not currently eligible to work at the Embassy. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.ukinusa.fco.gov.uk. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.
*A visas or NATO visas with EAD cards are acceptable at the Embassy, Consulates, and British Defence Staff (BDS) outposts. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas.
Essential qualifications and experience
Great organization skills
Ability meet short deadlines efficiently and effectively.
Good project and financial management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including fluency in English.
Strong IT skills, including recent use of the full range of MS Office suite including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Confident self-starter, able to form effective relationships quickly both within and outside the team.
A positive and flexible team player, they will be willing to contribute to the team’s overall objectives.
Able to deal with a range of competing priorities in a calm, efficient and professional manner, with a keen eye for detail.
Have basic secretarial skills, be confident in dealing with a range of contacts at all levels.
Organised and efficient in work and time management.
Desirable qualifications and experience
PRISM experience, including Hyperion forecasting.
Social media experience.
Required competencies
Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Delivering at Pace
Application deadline
19 March 2017
Grade : A2 (L)
Working hours per week
08:00-16:00 (Mon-Thurs), 08:00-13:00 (Fri)
Start Date : 8 May 2017
Other benefits and conditions of employment
The British Government Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, pension, in addition to generous vacation and leave time, and an enriching training package.
Salary will be confirmed upon offer of employment. Individuals who are Green Card holders, UK/US dual citizens, and non US taxpaying citizens will be paid a net salary based on a simulated US tax status.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local American employment law.
Additional information
Resume and cover letter should be submitted by 19 March 2017. Internal candidates must address their resumes through the Head of Group before applying.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
The British Embassy and its Consulates are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: Guyana , Georgetown
Reporting directly to, and working with, the High Commissioner the job holder will be the first point of contact for all issues relating to the day-to-day administration of Post’s CSSF allocation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Oversight of expenditure and monitoring of activities to ensure they take place as forecast;
The provision of information to the High Commissioner, other BHC staff as necessary, and London, as required, on spend to date and plans for future spending;
Being the first point of contact for project implementers;
Ensuring accurate forecasts of spending and other financial activities are undertaken as required on PRISM, liaising with the Corporate Services Manager and other colleagues as necessary;
Oversight of the proper production of end of year reports from the CSSF projects which will have taken place in FY16-17;
Advice and guidance to the High Commissioner on all aspects of CSSF activity.
Under US State Department requirements, the Embassy may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Green Card holders or A or NATO visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A or NATO visa you are not currently eligible to work at the Embassy. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.ukinusa.fco.gov.uk. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.
*A visas or NATO visas with EAD cards are acceptable at the Embassy, Consulates, and British Defence Staff (BDS) outposts. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas.
Essential qualifications and experience
Great organization skills
Ability meet short deadlines efficiently and effectively.
Good project and financial management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including fluency in English.
Strong IT skills, including recent use of the full range of MS Office suite including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Confident self-starter, able to form effective relationships quickly both within and outside the team.
A positive and flexible team player, they will be willing to contribute to the team’s overall objectives.
Able to deal with a range of competing priorities in a calm, efficient and professional manner, with a keen eye for detail.
Have basic secretarial skills, be confident in dealing with a range of contacts at all levels.
Organised and efficient in work and time management.
Desirable qualifications and experience
PRISM experience, including Hyperion forecasting.
Social media experience.
Required competencies
Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Delivering at Pace
Application deadline
19 March 2017
Grade : A2 (L)
Working hours per week
08:00-16:00 (Mon-Thurs), 08:00-13:00 (Fri)
Start Date : 8 May 2017
Other benefits and conditions of employment
The British Government Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, pension, in addition to generous vacation and leave time, and an enriching training package.
Salary will be confirmed upon offer of employment. Individuals who are Green Card holders, UK/US dual citizens, and non US taxpaying citizens will be paid a net salary based on a simulated US tax status.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local American employment law.
Additional information
Resume and cover letter should be submitted by 19 March 2017. Internal candidates must address their resumes through the Head of Group before applying.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
The British Embassy and its Consulates are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.