(Roles and Responsibilities)


Main purpose of job: The post is to join the UK team in India with a chance to work in a high priority country that is the central to our Indo-Pacific ambition. The team is also looking to rationalise its portfolio in light of the UK-India Roadmap 2030 (signed off by Prime Ministers Johnson and Modi in 2021). This sets out a partnership focusing on re-energised trade, investment and technological collaboration that improves the lives and livelihoods of citizens of both countries; enhanced defence and security cooperation that brings a more secure Indian Ocean Region and Indo-Pacific and India-UK leadership in climate, clean energy and health that acts as a global force for good. Infrastructure and sustainable urbanisation are identified in the Roadmap as key areas of cooperation to achieve these strategic goals, reflecting their importance to India?s development and scope for mutually beneficial partnership.
India is also a priority country under the British Investment Partnerships (BIP) initiative, as announced by the Foreign Secretary. A strengthened partnership with India to deliver higher quality, reliable and clean investment, particularly in infrastructure, both domestically and in third countries, will be at the heart of the UK-India economic and development partnership.
These priorities shape our Country Business Plan, and are pursued by a large UK in India team encompassing staff from FCDO, Dept of Trade, BEIS, British Council, UK Research & Innovation, Deputy high commissions, Home Office and Scottish Government. Uniquely in India, the FCDO deploys capital investments in its development cooperation programmes and BII has a large portfolio here, with a commitment to invest ?1bn to tackle climate change by 2026. Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve? Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, post holder will be working on:
1. Programme management :

• Assist and support the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) on delegated programmes, and will work with Policy Leads, for effective co-ordination of the team?s technical assistance programmes including oversight of any risks and issues arising, including by maintaining an up to date risk register and developing strategies for risk mitigation.
• Ensure that programme delivery is in line with UK principles, standards and guidance ? ensuring all compliance activities are undertaken. This includes implementation of the programme in line with FCDO systems and processes. Leading on Due Diligence Assessments and ensuring Value for Money is demonstrated.
• Ensure timely and well managed procurement of services to deliver the technical assisstance programme in line with FCDO systems and guidance.
• Working with the SRO, ensure high quality stakeholder management and communications with all delivery partners to drive delivery and ensure appropriate flow of information and advice.
• Ensure that the team is consistently practicing sound financial management using appropriate tools and practices. Ensure that delivery partners are meeting expected standards on delivering Value for Money.
• Coordinate Monitoring, Reporting, Evalution and Learning (MREL) functions for the team.
• Regularly review partner reporting, in co-ordination with the SRO. Critically appraise progress, troubleshooting programme issues and escalating delivery risks as appropriate. Lead the production of annual reviews and project completion reviews to quality standards and agreed deadline.

2. Financial Management

• Manage the programme?s budget, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realised benefits as the programme progresses.
• Ensure timely and accurate allocation and forecasting of the TA programme budget and financial management in line with FCDO PrOF (Programme Operating Framework) benchmarks and quality standards.

3. Communication:

• Co-ordinate proactive progress reporting on programme progress, emerging risks and lessons learned, for the SRO, relevant Programme Boards and Teams in the British High Commission and in London.
• Deliver proactive and timely communication of results to internal customers and external stakeholders, including zero drafting impact stories and other communications products matched to audience, diplomatic telegrams, letters etc.

4. Events and Visits:

• Coordinate and support successful delivery of high-level visits of UK delegations to India and Indian delegations to the UK.
• Provide input and assist the portfolio manager in ensuring robust financial and corporate management for team related Travel and Leraning & Development allocations.
• Limited periodic EA support to the Development Director might be required.

5. Corporate Returns:

• Assist the Portfolio Manager in managing timely and good quality team returns on periodic corporate reporting.
• Assist the team to maintain good record of important relationships of key stakeholders and delivery partners, including relevant Government Ministries in the UK and India, think tanks, industry associations and NGOs.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience


Essential on arrival:

• Graduate degree or equivalent professional qualification ? e.g. finance, project management, business administration, international development and relevant experience demonstrating a similar level of programme management expertise.
• Excellent project management skills with at least 5-7 years? relevant experience in managing projects or programmes in bilateral /multilateral agencies, civil society, or government.
• Strong presentation and drafting skills in English with the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and a proven ability to accurately forecast and manage expenditure
• Good knowledge of computer programmes (particularly MS Office and internet/intranet & Numerate with excellent Excel) with aptitude for learning new systems.
• Strong ability to work effectively in a team with a positive attitude to learning and being flexible in taking on different roles.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience


Desirable:

• An understanding and/or experience of working in the field of infrastructure/green finance
• Experienec of working with private sector delivery partners
• Proven ability to work independently and proactively, anticipating problems and taking appropriate action as required.
• Ability to comply with corporate systems/procedures/policies while juggling multiple tasks with a commitment to deliver.

Required behaviours


Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month Application deadline - year


11 June 2023
Grade


Executive Officer (EO)
Type of Position


Permanent
Region


South Asia & Afghanistan
Country/Territory


India
Location (City)


New Delhi
Type of Post


British High Commission Office
Salary Currency


INR
Salary


822093
Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year


1 August 2023
Other benefits and conditions of employment


The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance. Around half of our work forces are 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 FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best. Additionally, the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with INR 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family.


Additional information


Note : All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details and the behavioural questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.??
For BHC candidates, the Local BHC Terms & Conditions will apply. For other than BHC candidates, Basic Salary will be INR 822093/- PA To ensure a successful application it is important that you explain how you demonstrate these behaviours, including through your experience. You are strongly advised to read the Success Profiles Civil Service Behaviours Framework, which provides detailed guidance on how the behaviours are defined and the standards expected for this position. Please go through the technical competency framework before completing the technical questions: FCDO technical competency frameworks - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Applicants are encouraged to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format to prepare specific examples of when they have demonstrated these behaviours in their application. Using the STAR format to provide evidence of your skills and experience in your application and at interview helps to give a structure. You briefly describe the situation in which you showed the behaviour, and then explain your task in addressing the situation, what action you took and the result of this. For inclusivity and diversity, please remove the following personal information when uploading your CV: name, address, email address, age, date of birth, gender, and nationality. The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances. We will accept only online applications by 11th June 2023 (23:55 hours IST). To Apply: Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.

• Complete the Online Application Form
• Complete the Motivation and Competency Segment in the Online Application Form
• Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable) and also inform their current line managers, else the applications will not be considered.
• Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission.
• 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, medical, educational and professional.

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