Economic and Green Growth Policy Officer, Panama

hace 6 días


Panama Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office A tiempo completo

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) Main purpose of job: This is a vital role in the Embassys Economic and Prosperity Team, focusing on economic analysis and reporting for Panama and the Central American region. Core aspects of this will include distilling technical economic data into key digestible information for seniors across the region and in London, following and flagging trends, opportunities and risks across the region, and contributing to the team and Embassys understanding of Central American economies.The role will also lead on the Embassys regular engagement with Panamanian authorities to follow-up on the implementation of COP26 commitments, including through facilitation of expert level discussions and government-to-government technical assistance on key topics such as mitigation, adaptation, clean and green growth, protection of Marine Protected Areas, and waste management. The jobholder is also expected to build up the Embassys climate and green growth profile using social and traditional media, supported by the communications team, and by forging regional links between Central America and the UK. The jobholder will also help identify commercial opportunities for UK companies to support and invest in net zero and clean energy transition plans in Panama, working with the trade team.The jobholder will gain policy expertise in education, acquiring and using a network of contacts to spot key opportunities for the UK to work closely with Panamas public and private sector to help improve Panamas education sector.The jobholder will report to the Deputy Head of the Prosperity Team.Roles and responsibilities: Economic analysis and reporting 50%: Lead on economic analysis and reporting, including supporting senior leadership across the region, and in London, in understanding key economic developments.

Deliver regular economic reports for Central America, and ad hoc thematic reports depending on priorities. Build economic reporting capacity across the UKs Missions in Central America.Green Growth 40%: Support Embassy objectives on climate change, building a network of contacts both in Panama and in the UK to deliver effective policy engagement on climate change and clean energy. Identify commercial opportunities for UK companies to support and invest in green growth in Panama.Education and wider policy support 10%: Alongside these key responsibilities, the jobholder will also support the team in other policy areas, such as education, identifying opportunities to deliver work which furthers the UKs priorities. Support intern with education portfolio, with potential opportunity for line management.

**Resources managed**: Lead on relevant projects (resource dependent on the year). Potential staff line management opportunities. Essential qualifications, skills and experience Essential on arrival: Experience in economics undergraduate degree or professional experience;Proficiency with Microsoft Office programmes, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word and proficiency in handling economic data;Strong communications skills, both written and oral;Excellent networker;High level of organisational skills. Desirable qualifications,skills and experience Desirable: Commercial awareness and knowledge of green growth and climate change;Understanding of policy development;Experience of working in international organisations;Knowledge of the Panamanian education sector.

Required behaviours Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together



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