Science and Technology Officer

The British Embassy in Israel is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and has a vacancy for a Science and Technology Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive forward the work of the Science and Technology Network (STN) Israel, alongside Head of STN Israel, while working in a dynamic, hybrid and international environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver science and technology-related projects, including programme shaping and managing challenging logistics.
• Lead on content and logistics of delegations and events in Israel and the UK, as well as science and technology elements of senior governmental visits and engagments, including Ministerial.
• Develop and manage own network of stakeholders across the Israeli and UK science and technology Eco-systems.
• Manage the STN Israel budget.
• Regularly represent STN / Embassy at events alongside or on behalf of the Head of STN Israel, including occasional overseas travel.
• Identify potential projects through active research and analysis of science and technology trends, linking to wider cross Embassy / department objectives.
• Supporting Senior Management both Ambassador and Deputy Ambassador as required, providing briefing material, original speech writing, written reports and recommendations.
• Working closely with the Embassy’s communication team, to support the publication of STN related communication pieces.
• Deputising for Head of STN Israel in their absence.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience including problem solving.
• Budget management experience.
• Experience in organising events.
• Ability to work independently while liaising with senior stakeholders,
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office.
• Government and/or International experience – working in international organisations.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) and proficient in Hebrew (written and spoken).

This description is only an abstract - read the full details on the position including terms and salary, on:

https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/24800-IL-Science-and-Technology-Officer-EO/en-GB