Administrative and Research Assistant

British Embassy

Washington, DC

Background:

The British Embassy in Washington, DC is seeking an Administrative and Research and Assistant to join the Science & Innovation Team in the Global Issues Group (GIG).  GIG acts as the fulcrum between UK and US policy makers on a wide range of issues at both Federal and State level.  The Science & Innovation Team’s main objective is to provide strategic advice to the UK government across the full range of US science, technology, and innovation issues, including areas such the life and physical sciences, innovation policy, and interdisciplinary research to increase UK-US collaboration on these issues.  This work supports the UK in meeting its own national and international objectives by promoting UK-US research collaboration, and reporting on important policy developments in the US.

This is an important administrative and research assistant position within the team. The job-holder will be enthusiastic about assisting with implementation of UK interests across the US network. The successful candidate will ideally have a personal interest in science, technology, and innovation issues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Provide administrative support to the various teams in the Global Issues Group, including tasks such as managing contact databases and planning events, stocking supplies, finance assistance, managing records, scheduling meetings and preparing initial drafts of letters

-Conduct research for the Science & Innovation team including relevant background for meetings, visitor programs, and reporting requests.

-Track science-related news, events and developments on specific research topics; brief team members and London stakeholders on results.

-Take notes at hearings/briefings on Capitol Hill.

-Build and maintain good working relationships with S&I Officers in other Consulates, and assist with stakeholder management and reimbursements for projects.

-Provide administrative support to the S&I team, especially the Head of S&I, including scheduling meetings and travel for team members, maintaining the S&I contact database, and assisting with visitors as needed.

-Act as primary liaison to the Information Systems Services group on troubleshooting IT issues for the department

Minimum Qualifications:

-Excellent phone and internet research skills, including ability to think creatively, problem solve, and seek out answers proactively.

-Organizational and interpersonal skills, together with an ability to work well with others on a wide range of issues.

-Clear and concise oral and written skills.

-Flexibility in a team setting, with an enthusiastic approach to work.

-Ability to work independently, and efficiently complete administrative tasks.

Desirable Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as science or environmental issues, policy/politics, or international relations or 1 or more years of professional work experience.

-Interest in science, environment and/or innovation policy.

-Knowledge or interest in US and UK policy strengths and priorities.

-Strong IT skills

Under US State Department requirements, the Embassy may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Green Card holders or A visa holders*. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at the Embassy.  Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at .   All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance. 

*A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates.  The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defence Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas.

The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package.  This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, long term and short term disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, generous vacation and leave time, and an enriching training package.

 

The target salary for this position is $30,000 annualized. Salary will be confirmed upon offer of employment.

To Apply:

Resume and a cover letter with salary history should be submitted in a .doc (word) file format by 31 December 2012 apply to . Please note in the subject line of your email “S&I Research and Admin.”.  Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a rolling basis as required.  Please identify in your cover letter whether you are currently eligible to work at the Embassy.   Internal candidates must address their resumes through the Head of Group before applying.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.

The British Embassy is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a diverse workforce.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.