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Senior Political and Comms Adviser (02 / 25 LUA)

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeLuanda

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Senior Political and Comms Adviser (02 / 25 LUA)

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeLuanda

Há 15 dias

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The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require. Job Category Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles) Job Subcategory Economic and Prosperity Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job :

The British Embassy in Luanda is seeking a proactive and politically astute individual to join our Political and Economic Team as a Senior Political and Communications Adviser. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the UK’s diplomatic mission in Angola by monitoring key developments, building influential networks, and leading strategic communications that support UK objectives. The successful candidate will report to the Head of the Political and Economic Team.

Roles and responsibilities :

Political Analysis and Reporting (45%)

Monitor and analyse Angola’s internal political landscape, including government structures, political parties, legislative developments, electoral processes, and human rights issues.
Produce timely, accurate, and insightful political reporting and briefings for the Embassy and UK government departments in London.
Identify and assess political risks and opportunities that may impact UK interests in Angola.
Use political analysis to inform and support UK policy development and decision-making, ensuring recommendations are grounded in a deep understanding of the local context.
Maintain a network of reliable sources and contacts to gather first-hand insights and validate information.

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building (15%)

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key political stakeholders, including government officials, parliamentarians, political analysts, civil society leaders, and academics.

Represent the British Embassy at political meetings, public events, and roundtables to promote UK values and interests.

Facilitate high-level visits and engagements by UK officials, ensuring political context and stakeholder dynamics are well understood and managed.

Identify opportunities for collaboration and dialogue that support the UK-Angola bilateral relationship, including in areas such as governance, democracy, and human rights.

Team Leadership and Line Management (10%)

Provide effective line management to one team member, including setting objectives, offering regular feedback, and supporting professional development.

Ensure the team member’s work aligns with the Embassy’s strategic priorities and contributes to broader mission goals.

Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture, encouraging collaboration and innovation.

Strategic Communications and Public Diplomacy (30%)

Lead the development and implementation of a dynamic communications strategy that supports the Embassy’s priority areas, including trade, climate, education, and governance.

Manage the Embassy’s digital presence, particularly on social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, ensuring content is engaging, informative, and aligned with UK values.

Create and coordinate impactful campaigns that raise awareness of UK initiatives and foster positive partnerships between the UK and Angola.

Draft and edit press releases, speeches, op-eds, and other public-facing materials.

Monitor media coverage and public sentiment, providing analysis and recommendations to inform communications planning.

Collaborate with colleagues across the Embassy and the UK government to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis affecting UK citizens. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs.

Resources managed :

Line Management of one AO within the Political and Economic Team.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Previous relevant experience in a policy role and knowledge or experience of working with government.

Strong political economy awareness and ability to spot opportunities to influence and build partnerships

Experience using social media to further objectives.

Exceptional planning, organizational skills and keen attention to detail. Ability to prioritize own workload and meet deadlines without compromising the quality of the work.

Excellent command of spoken and written English. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to engage and influence at all levels internally and with external contacts and collaborate effectively across teams.

Experience of building a wide network of government, private sector, international community and civil society stakeholders and using relationships to deliver objectives

Flexible, resilient under pressure, and decisive, with a proven track record of delivering results regularly within tight deadlines.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Experience of working in an international organisation (in Angola or abroad)

Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together Application deadline 15 July 2025 Grade Higher Executive Officer (HEO) Type of Position Permanent Region Africa Country / Territory Angola Location (City) Luanda Type of Post British Embassy Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency USD Salary USD 4 148,49 (Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions) Type of Salary monthly Start Date 15 September 2025