View Vacancy – Political, Economic, and Communications Assistant (British Embassy Office Lviv) (UKR25.400)

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Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)

Job Subcategory

Political

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Who we are:

The British Embassy Office Lviv (BEOL) is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Political, Economics, and Communications Assistant to support the Head of BEOL to deliver the UK government’s political, economic, and communications priorities in Lviv as well as the whole of the west of Ukraine.

The Embassy adopts a model of integrated delivery, whereby staff from different teams work closely together to deliver HMG objectives in-country.

As well as receiving day-to-day guidance and direction from the Head of BEOL, you will also work closely with other colleagues in BEOL as well as colleagues based in British Embassy Kyiv.

Roles and responsibilities:

The post holder’s main responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

1. Supporting the Head of BEOL in her representational activity in Lviv and across the west of Ukraine. (20%)

2. Organising and assisting with meetings for the Head of BEOL, including booking meeting facilities, liaising with office contacts, diary management, provision of refreshments, accompanying guests, and taking notes (and if needed, interpretation) of meetings. (30%)

3. Supporting the Head of BEOL to deliver public communications about the Office’s activity, including the production, translation, and publication of social and traditional media updates, and preparing relevant media summaries on activities in Lviv and the wider west of Ukraine for the wider Office and Embassy team as needed, working with Communications colleagues in Kyiv. (10%)

4. With oversight from Head of BEOL and working with colleagues in Kyiv, prepare and deliver successful visit programmes for visitors to Lviv/west of Ukraine, and help organise and run online and offline Office events. (30%)

5. Support Head of BEOL with political and economic reporting on key events and trends in Lviv and west of Ukraine and provide occasional monitoring of Embassy-funded activities where required. (10%)

Don”t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Our Ideal Candidate shows:

• Excellent communication skills with written and spoken fluency in English and Ukrainian at C1 level (according to CEFR* or equivalent)
• Analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• Be resilient and adaptable when working under pressure
• IT literacy
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Nice to have:

• Experience working in public services or large private organisation
• Qualification in political sciences, economics/business desirable but not essential

Required behaviours

Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline

17 December 2025

Grade

Administrative Officer (AO)

Type of Position

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week

40 hours

Region

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory

Ukraine

Location (City)

Kyiv

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

1

Salary Currency

USD

Salary

1810.37 gross

Type of Salary

monthly

Start Date

9 February 2025

Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for the period of 13 months, for 40 working hours per week including 1 hour per day for lunch.

The start date mentioned in the advert is just an expected start date. The appointment can start earlier or later depending on several factors.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Working in a diverse, multi-cultural team of Ukrainian and British colleagues with wide-ranging experience. A well-balanced work/life culture and a friendly and supportive team.
• Medical and dental plan (non-contributory for the employee and contributory for qualified dependants).
• 24 working days of annual leave and additional public and privilege holidays.
• System of performance-based bonuses for high-achievers every twelve months.
• Participation in staff gatherings organised by the Social Committee (team get-togethers, Christmas Party etc.) as well as cultural events hosted by the Ambassador.
• Direct contribution towards to accelerating Ukrainian victory and supporting the country’s recovery from the consequences of war.

The British Embassy does not provide a hardship allowance.

Learning and development opportunities:

The jobholder will have access to BE Kyiv’s full learning and development offer, which includes FCDO International Academy.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Ukraine. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Kyiv is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Ukrainian employment law. This is an official employment, and the salary is subject to official tax; currently 23%. The salary is a set rate and there are no additional allowances on top.

Additional information

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that British Diplomatic Missions will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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