Reference: DFIDJOB-0283
Closing date: 13 March 2013
Interview date: Not Specified
Number of vacancies: 1
Salary: - Refer to details in the Specific Vacancy Information
Location: New Delhi, India
Appointment Terms: 2 year fixed term contract with an option to extend subject to agreed business need.
Working Arrangements: Full-time
Specific requirements: Staff Appointed in Country (SAIC)
Brief description: This is an exciting post which is central to DFID’s operations in India. The post is an integral part of a strong and motivated team and offers a unique opportunity to work on a challenging ministerial and corporate agenda.
Position
Policy and Coordination Manager – Strategy, Results and Communications Team
Grade
B1
Duties
The key duties of the Policy and Coordination Manager will be as follows:
- Management, with the Strategy and Results Manager, of DFID India related Parliamentary business (including briefing and lines to take).
- Management of DFID India Ministerial and official level correspondence and PQs, ensuring high quality responses and 100% adherence to deadlines.
- Maintaining up-to-date database of high quality standing, thematic briefs and core scripts on SRC One Stop Shop teamsite.
- Draft quality submissions and briefings for senior management approval.
- Planning and delivery of High-level visits by HMG Ministers and senior officials (Director & above)
- Relationship management with AsCot, British High Commission and other relevant HQ colleagues.
- Performing a secretariat function for the DFID India Strategy Committee, working closely with the Strategy and Results Manager.
- Contribute to BHC and DFID HQ corporate strategic documents such as the FCO’s Country Business Plan and DFID’s Directors Statement of Assurance.
- Provide general support to DFID India Senior Management Team on an ad hoc basis.
- Encouraging an environment for improving and sustaining high performance in the team at large
How to apply
Complete the Job Application Form (please note applications without the form will not be considered)
Attach a detailed CV
Applications should be sent to : IndiaHR-Helpdesk@dfid.gov.uk
Closing date for applications
13 March, 2013
