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.
Below are the current vacancies, Interested applicants are to CLICK Oon desired job position for job details and apply on or before the various closing dates
DFID Research Advisory Group (RAG) member vacancies
DFID is recruiting RAG experts in all DFID priority research areas for its RAG. The RAG rotation will be a phased process over the next 3 to 6 months. Candidates are expected to be senior international leaders in their scientific disciplines with relevant developing country experience of delivery research.
The RAG provides independent scientific advice to the DFID and reports to the DFID Chief Scientific Adviser. The provision of independent scientific advice by the RAG assists DFID to assure the quality and appropriateness of Research and Evidence Division’s research portfolio for DFID’s objectives.
Deadline extended. Closing date for applications is 5pm (UK time) on 7 November 2016.
Girl Effect Ethiopia, Communications Specialist
Girl Effect Ethiopia wants to build up and invest in our Communications Department, with a new and improved Communications Strategy for our brand, Yegna, and our organisation. We are looking for an experienced communications professional to work with an international communications expert setting up the department and strategy, with a view to developing into the Comms Manager role over time.
The closing date for applications is 10 November 2016.
DFID Afghanistan: Programme/Finance Assistant
DFID Afghanistan is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to fill the role of Programme/Finance Assistant within the Private Sector Development and National Infrastructure team in our office in Kabul.
This is a full time permanent post and ideal for someone with experience of administration and programme management in a busy office environment.
The deadline for applications is 20 November 2016.
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:
Recruitment process (PDF, 188KB, 2 pages)
Civil Service competency framework International competencies
technical competency frameworks
Baseline personnel security standard (PDF, 53.8KB, 9 pages)
Civil Service Code
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