Careers at the Department for International Development.
Jobs
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- the Civil Service jobs website – please register and sign up for job alerts – this is where we advertise our permanent and fixed term posts
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- the Civil Service Fast Stream site
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Current vacancies
Please note that these advertisements are for senior professional posts, overseas posts and staff locally employed in countries where we work. For all other vacancies in DFID, visit the Civil Service jobs website.
Press Officer: British Embassy, Kabul
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated individual to take up the position of Press Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a major donor development programme in Afghanistan, where DFID is the fourth largest bilateral donor. Afghanistan is one of the UK’s top development priorities.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 16:00 hrs KBL time 14 December 2014.
Private Sector Development Adviser: DFID Rwanda
We are looking for a Private Sector Development Adviser (PSD adviser), based in Kigali. This post is open to those who have a right to live and work in Rwanda.
You will take a lead in supporting the Team Leader/ Senior PSD Adviser, in effectively implementing DFID Rwanda’s Private Sector Development Programmes. This will involve driving the successful implementation of DFID /IFC’s forthcoming Investment Climate Program, and ensuring effective delivery of the Trade Mark East Africa (TMEA) programme in partnership with DFID’s regional team in Nairobi.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12.00 noon (Central Africa) on 21 November 2014.
Livelihoods Adviser (SAIC): DFID Nepal
DFID Nepal are seeking a Livelihoods Adviser to provide effective and efficient service to DFID Nepal in developing and safeguarding delivery of growing work of the important profile of agriculture, livelihoods and rural development in DFID Nepal’s growing economic development portfolio including external representation.
The application submission deadline is: 21 November 2014.
Recruitment process
Before you apply for a job with us, please read the following guidance on core competencies, assessment centres, security clearance and travel costs:
- technical competency frameworks
- Civil Service Code
- how to find Abercrombie House
- how to find 22 Whitehall
What we offer our employees
This section covers our flexible working policy, training and development, opportunities to work overseas, the Civil Service Pension Scheme and our equality and diversity policy.
More and more people are looking for job satisfaction: the feeling that what they do is worthwhile, and makes a positive difference to people’s lives. We offer a diverse range of job opportunities in areas ranging from communications to social development, united by a single goal – to tackle poverty and improve the lives of people in developing countries. What could be more worthwhile than that?
As well as job satisfaction, we offer a dynamic, professional working environment, a healthy work-life balance and competitive salaries. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all parts of the community.
We are committed to supporting all staff to realise their potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. These are some of the benefits we offer.
Flexible working
We encourage flexible working to meet the needs of all employees. Under current UK employment law, all employees have a right to apply for flexible working. We will look at a range of options, including reduced hours, compressed hours and remote working.
Training and development opportunities
Meeting our ambitious development targets means improving our performance and our productivity. We are therefore committed to maximising the potential of all our staff, by providing a range of learning and development opportunities that reflect the needs of each individual.
When you join us, you’ll be taken through a comprehensive induction process designed to help you do your job effectively as quickly as possible, and to identify your individual learning needs. As your career develops, you’ll be able to choose from a wide range of options including traditional training courses, conferences and seminars, e-learning, coaching, mentoring and job shadowing.
Working overseas
For many people, the opportunity to work overseas is one of their main reasons for joining us. We offer a range of benefits and support for staff going to work overseas for 4 months or more, including (where appropriate) a hardship allowance and travel back to the UK. Allowances are also offered for partners and children.
The Civil Service pension scheme
Your Civil Service pension is an important part of your salary and reward package. We will make a contribution of between 17.1 and 25.5% of your salary to your pension fund. You will also have the option to make additional contributions or pay into a money purchase top-up arrangement. Your exact pension scheme arrangements will depend on your employment status and the date you joined the Civil Service.