OFFICIAL JOB SPECIFICATION Job Title/ Position Code Programme Director, China Prosperity Fund/ SPF.BJ.CCE.D6(L).1.2 Section CCE Post Beijing Line Manager Position Prosperity Counsellor Jobholder Grade D6(L) Jobholder Start Date Normally in 30 days (negotiable) Duration of Employment Duration if FixedTerm/Short-Term Fixed-term 1 year, renewable each year. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB This is an opportunity to run a substantial programme at the heart of the UK’s bilateral engagement with China, and in one of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s strongest networks. The programme seeks to create the conditions for a stronger, more sustainable global growth model through projects in the low carbon, energy security, health, and economic policy areas. As Programme Director for the China Prosperity Fund, the jobholder will have overall responsibility for the delivery of the programme. The jobholder will set the strategic direction to deliver a programme that aims to accelerate China’s policy reform, advances UK strategic and commercial interests, and secures global goods. The jobholder will collaborate with Chinese and UK government and commercial stakeholders, as well as international donors. He/ She will use excellent communications skills to demonstrate programme impact to senior Government Officials and Ministers in London. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?) Develop and implement a clear and compelling strategy for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s largest devolved Prosperity Fund that aims to support China’s policy reform, advances UK strategic and commercial interests, and delivers global goods. Approximate % of time 20% Run £5 million programme fund to highest standards of programme management, including value for money, budget, and risk management. Maintain the programme’s reputation as the best in the global Foreign and Commonwealth Office network. 20% Communicate to Ministers, Senior Officials, and other stakeholders’ evidence of programme impact in securing policy and commercial outcomes. 20% Ensure alignment of Prosperity Fund with the programmes of other UK government departments and international donors, leading to enhanced policy and commercial outcomes. 20% Provide strategic leadership to a programme team of 13 and wider network officers working on the programme. Use programme management expertise to develop the skills of Embassy colleagues. 20% RESOURCES MANAGED (Staff and Expenditure)  Leads a team of 13 people.  Manages a programme fund of around £5 million KEY COMPETENCES REQUIRED FOR THE JOB (Maximum of 6 competences) Refer to the local website for more information on these specific competences. Competence 1: Seeing the Big Picture Competence 4: Delivering Value for Money Competence 2: Leading & Communicating Competence 5: Making Effective Decisions Competence 3: Achieving Commercial Outcomes Competence 6: Building Capability for All ASIA PACIFIC OFFICIAL Page | 1 OFFICIAL JOB SPECIFICATION KEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED LANGUAGE / COMMUNICATIONS ENGLISH English Spoken Fluent Written Fluent OTHER LANGUAGES Specify Spoken other Written Language No requirement No requirement Other Language Requirements OTHER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Essential on Arrival  At least a degree holder  Experience in Programme and Project Management; Strategy Development; and Risk Management.  Skills in Team Management; and Communication and Reporting. Desirable  Policy knowledge in the low carbon, energy or economic policy areas. VISA, PASSPORT AND SECURITY CLEARANCE RESTRICTIONS (As necessary to perform the role) Holds a local working visa. Visa/Passport Requirement Security Clearance Specify other Visa / Passport requirements Open to Chinese nationals, British nationals, and spouses/ partners of diplomats (all nationalities) who are ‘W’ (diplomatic) visa holders. Official WORKING PATTERNS Employment Type Other details of working patterns, and/or options for flexibility. If Part-time: FTE or Required Hours per Week Successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Full-time Employment  GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THIS JOB We are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce, and valuing difference. We offer a competitive package, which includes basic salary, good leave entitlement, and insurance plan etc. The gross starting salary for this position before all deductions is RMB 28,105/ month for Chinese Nationals and an abated monthly salary of RMB 38,091/ month for British Nationals and spouses/ partners of diplomats with W (diplomatic) visa. We also offer excellent development opportunities and a 22-day annual leave entitlement in pro rata. Conditioned working hours is 35 hours/ week from Monday to Friday and flexible working can be arranged upon personal needs. For more details on our Total Rewards Package, please visit our website http://www.gov.uk/government/world/china. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Beijing is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Chinese employment law. To apply, please accomplish the Job Application Form which can be downloaded from this link: http://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-beijing/about/recruitment#currentvacancies and send it to [email protected]. Deadline for submitting applications is at 17.00 (China Standard Time) on 15 October 2014. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted regarding the next phase of the selection process. To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer. ASIA PACIFIC OFFICIAL Page | 2