Position:
Senior Media Officer
Grade:
C4 (L)
Location: Cairo
Contract:
One Year
Report
to: Head of Communications
The
British Embassy in Cairo is looking for an outstanding new Senior
Media Officer. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to help shape
the UK’s relationship with Egypt. The successful applicant will
be responsible for creative design and effective delivery of communications
that support our goals, and the British Government’s relationships with the
media in Egypt. The British Embassy offers a fantastic working
environment, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, camaraderie and many
opportunities for professional and personal growth. Join us!
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Strategy
Contribute
to the design and development of the “UKinEgypt” communications strategy to
improve the perception of the UK in Egypt and support the
achievement of UK Government objectives in Egypt.
Delivery
Successfully
deliver the UKinEgypt communications strategy and other UK Government
communications priorities in Egypt. This will involve:
Designing
innovative communications campaign plans; developing, maintaining and
communicating an organised forward agenda for the Embassy.
Delivering
effective campaigns using a full range of Embassy communications, including:
Producing
press releases
Drafting
opinion articles for the media
Preparing
media interviews for the Ambassador and other senior officials, and providing
pre-interview preparation and advice.
Hosting
Embassy events and press briefings
Overseeing
creative digital media output
Monitoring
and evaluating the impact of UKinEgypt communications activities, and making
recommendations for delivery on this basis. Learning from, promoting and
sharing best practices with UK Government partners in the region and in London.
Effective
co-ordination with UK Government partners in the British Embassy in Cairo,
inLondon, and through the Middle East and North Africa region.
Supporting
the Embassy’s wider political work, analysis and reporting through high-quality
advice to the Ambassador and senior officials about media perceptions of
UK/Egyptian policy, and the media environment in Egypt.
Management
Line
manage and oversee the work of the Embassy’s Digital Diplomacy officer.
This will involve: monitoring that officer’s work, setting clear objectives,
tasks and deadlines; providing direction, coaching, support and advice as
necessary; guiding their professional and skills development; responsibility
for appraising their work in line with embassy standards and guidelines.
Networking
Expand
and develop UKinEgypt’s media network, including journalists, opinion writers,
TV personalities and producers, prominent social media figures. Cultivate
relationships that facilitate effective delivery of communications campaigns
and present new, creative opportunities.
Additional
duties
For
the Embassy and London colleagues, produce a daily summary of top
stories, trends, and important developments in Egyptian media and social media
(working with the Digital Diplomacy officer).
Respond
to media enquiries from media and members of the public.
Deputise
for the Head of Communications and cover the Digital Diplomacy officer during
periods of absence.
Provide
translation services for communications content when required in exceptional
circumstances (e.g. urgency or sensitivity).
Improve
the Embassy as a place to work through active contribution to the Embassy’s
corporate agenda and its ethics of professionalism, teamwork and respect
Core
Competences:
Seeing
the Big Picture:
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. For all staff, it is about focusing your contribution on the activities
which will meet UK Government goals and deliver the greatest value. For
leaders, it is about scanning the political context and taking account of wider
impacts to develop long term implementation strategies that maximise
opportunities to add value and support economic, sustainable growth.
Delivering
at Pace:
Effectiveness
in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and
taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. For all staff,
it’s about working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges
in a responsive and constructive way. For leaders, it is about building a
performance culture where staff are given space, authority and support to
deliver outcomes. It’s also about keeping a firm focus on priorities and
addressing performance issues resolutely, fairly and promptly.
Making
Effective Decisions:
Effectiveness
in this area is about using sound judgement, evidence and knowledge to arrive
at accurate, expert and professional decisions and advice. For all staff, it’s
about being careful and thoughtful about the use and protection of government
and public information to ensure it is handled securely and with care. For
leaders it’s about reaching evidence
based
strategies, evaluating options, impacts, risks and solutions and creating a
secure culture around the handling of information. They will aim to maximise
return while minimising risk and balancing a range of considerations such as
social, political, financial, economic, legal and environmental to provide sustainable
outcomes.
Collaborating
and Partnering:
People
skilled in this area are team players who create and maintain positive,
professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people
within and outside Government to help get business done. At all levels, it
requires working collaboratively, sharing information appropriately and
building supportive, responsive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders,
whilst having the confidence to challenge assumptions. For senior leaders, it’s
about being approachable, delivering business objectives through creating an
inclusive environment, encouraging collaboration, building effective
partnerships including relationships with Ministers and welcoming challenge
however uncomfortable.
Key
Selection Criteria:
Fluency
in spoken and written English and Arabic are essential.
Effective
communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong
political judgment.
Ability
to work well within a team, flexibly, and to tight deadlines.
Ability
to manage, coach and develop others
Minimum
3 years of professional working experience
Experience
working in a press or communications role, especially in a
medium-to- large
organisation, is desirable but not essential.
Remuneration:
The
British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package. The gross salary for
this position is LE 19, 770 per month inclusive of all allowances. The salary
is subject to tax as per the usual regulations based on a 36-hour working week.
To
Apply:
An
updated Curriculum Vitae
A
covering letter stating why you feel you have the necessary skills to perform
well in the above role.
Successful
applicants will then be invited for a written test and interview at the British
Embassy
Due
to the large amount of applications we receive only those shortlisted for
assessment will be contacted.
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 in Cairo is an equal opportunities employer,
dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staffs
recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of
service according to local Egypt employment law.
