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THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Title

Chevening Support Officer

Slot Code

5665112

Reference Number

065-2014

Date of Announcement

Monday 15 December 2014

Last Date to apply

Sunday 5 January 2015

Job Type

One year renewable contract

Grade

A2(L)

Salary

PKR 58,877/-

Number of Positions

01

Section

Press and Public Affairs Section

Experience

Relevant experience would be desirable.

Description

Main purpose of job (max 200 words):

Back ground: Previously the Chevening management contract was with the British
Council which expired on 31st March. Now Chevening Scholarships are administered by
the Chevening Scholarships Secretariat at the Association of Commonwealth
Universities (ACU) which is London based and work online with posts across globe.
Since Chevening is an important public diplomacy tool, the FCO is now taking special
interest in utilising the untapped alumni resource and has become more proactive and
involved in the scheme management/ alumni engagement. Also, previously from
Pakistan we were sending 18-20 scholars every year on Chevening scholarship, but
considering our great achievements in the past two years, the number of slots has
almost quadrupled from 18 to 70 for academic year 2015-16. So we do require a
dedicated staff for alumni engagement as currently we do not have the capacity to run
the programme and do alumni engagement effectively.
The success of Chevening now relies on: a. our ability to build and maintain
relationships with wider alumni in the country b. For the sustainability of recently
launched Chevening Alumni think tank c, Greater post & FCO involvement i.e. through
alumni fund projects, pre departure briefings, Chevening award giving ceremonies, d)
the promotion of the Chevening brand in Pakistan.

He/she will assist Chevening team in achieving Chevening projects objectives; we are
aiming to bid for 50,000 next year for alumni engagement projects. A key element of
this role will be imaginatively looking for opportunities to make a limited cash budget go a
long way, maximising the potential gains of low/ no cost opportunities and drawing on
alumni and existing contacts and relationships. The 2015/16 academic year will see the
BHC recruit approximately 70 Masters students with whom the jobholder will have
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regular contact.
Main duties of the Chevening support officer will be :
1 Chevening Brand Promotion
2 To support Chevening team in the recruitment process
3 To support Chevening team in increasing HMG engagement with Chevening
alumni across Pakistan. (We need to utilise untapped recourse of Chevening
alumni to help us achieve FCO strategic
Priorities. We have over 1300 Chevening alumni on our database, who are
influential leaders and to opinion formers in parliament, judiciary, bureaucracy,
education sector etc.)
4 To act as Chevening secretariat for Chevening Alumni Association of Pakistan
5 To organise Chevening networking events, workshops, seminars
6 To liaise with Chevening secretariat for the smooth functioning of Chevening
programme in Pakistan.

Key Responsibilities
Alumni engagement
-To act as the Chevening alumni secretariat at post for all matters related to Chevening
alumni engagement.
-To organise Chevening alumni events, including networking events, Press departure
briefings, Welcome back receptions
-To support Chevening team to enhance and build good relationships with alumni
-To do other administrative tasks to support Chevening team.
-Day to day liaison with alumni alongside other members of BHC staff.

Support Chevening team in Chevening Scholarship Promotion / Selection Process

-To ensure effective Chevening brand promotion throughout the year.
- Schedule Chevening interviews and help administer interviews / liaising with
candidates
-Administrative tasks to ensure smooth running of Chevening recruitment process.

Support Chevening team in the management of Chevening Alumni Project.

-Ensure all project activities are completed within the given time period and budget
-Budget record keeping
-Organise events as part of Chevening alumni engagement work. Often in conjunction
with the Chevening Alumni Association.

Develop and Maintain Chevening Alumni Database

-To create an alumni registration form
-To keep record of alumni existing data of more than 1300 Chevening scholars across
Pakistan
-To add data of new Chevening scholars
-To develop thematic database of contacts
Competencies

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Managing a Quality Service

Delivering at Pace
Collaborating and Partnering (especially with external stakeholders and with BHC
colleagues in other parts of the BHC)
Delivering Value for Money
Skills
Event Management , Relationship Management, networking skills, database
management
Submit to

To apply, please send your detailed CV along with the Job Application Form to
SAADHub.RecruitIslamabadA2@fco.gov.uk before 23:59 PST on 5th January 2015.

(It would be appreciated if along with your job application form you could also send any
relevant job references (experience) letters / certificates.)
Special Note
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be
dealt with.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to be available for interview within one to
two weeks of being advised they have been shortlisted.
There will be a written test at the interview stage.
Appointment is subject to medical and security clearance.
Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly
abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
Applicants must abstain from contacting the BHC for information on the selection
process. Any applicant who in any way tries to influence the Selection
Committee will be disqualified immediately.

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