British High Commission Strategy Implementation Programme Manager Jobs in South Africa
Job Category
Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
Job Subcategory
Department for International Trade (DIT)
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
Main purpose of job:
In Cape Town this summer the Prime Minister committed to radically expand the UK government’s presence in Africa.
This role is part of this uplift – the most significant and long-term increase in HMG staff across the continent in a generation – and offer applicants the opportunity to help shape this new, long-term UK partnership for prosperity and stability with Africa.
As part of this expanded presence for the first time the Department of International Trade will become an Official Development Assistance (ODA) spending department.
This will see the recruitment of 60 roles across the continent. By becoming on ODA spending department a new strong, robust governance, compliance and accountability process is needed.
Working as part of a wider Project Implementation Team this role will ensure that for both people and programmes these processes are embedded in all we do and are adhered to.
Roles and responsibilities:
Lead the implementation and recruitment of 60 new roles across the continent.
Work as part of a remote ODA Compliance and Implementation Team to ensure that roles are ODA compliant and delivered.
Line manage a Compliance Officer whose role it is to ensure compliance.
Lead a change programme to embed the roles into DIT and restructure the DIT Africa Network.
Develop and embed ODA compliance principles, governance and all necessary processes and structures at all levels of DIT Africa.
Work closely with the ODA Capability Team in London to ensure a “One DIT” approach is being taken in all we do.
Ensure all spend remains within funding envelopes.
Develop proposals to bid for more funding.
Support the DIT Hub Team with varying tasks; including, but not limited to, various financial tasks.
Horizon scan in order to spot issues and address them before they arise.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Postgraduate degree and/or undergraduate degree and other professional qualification.
At least three years professional work experience.
Proven track record of delivering on time-bound change management programmes.
Proven project management skills and experience.
Experience of working with ODA projects and a firm understanding of ODA compliance.
Experience of developing and implanting new processes, governance and reporting structures
Proven financial compliance experience.
Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and bring teams along.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Excellent organisational and self-management skills to respond effectively to tight – and changing – deadlines and priorities;
Sound knowledge of MS Office and project
management tools.
The ability to learn quickly and work with a high degree of autonomy.
A positive “can-do” attitude that can see way through challenges.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Experience of working in the pubic sector.
Working across geographies
Required competencies
Changing and Improving, Leading and Communicating, Achieving Commercial Outcomes, Delivering Value for Money
Other benefits and conditions of employment
The successful applicant will have access to a range of Learning and Development opportunities with in-house and e-learning, with the potential for overseas training.
From time to time there will be requirements to assist other teams within the Department, working with other members of the team to build overall experience through delivery of training and awareness sessions.
ODA training can be provided.
The British High Commission pays in full for the Key Care Plus option on Discovery Health for staff including spouses/partners and dependants.
Once you have successfully completed your probation the British High Commission will contribute 9% of your monthly salary to a Provident Fund.
Annual leave entitlement of 25 days
Working hours per week of 36.5
Additional information
Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Pretoria are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in South Africa.
All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
Obtain the relevant permit
Pay fees for the permit
Make arrangements to relocate
Meet the costs to relocation
The British High Commission do not sponsor visas/work permits except where it may be local practice to do so.
Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 28 December 2018
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