mnl - Science diplomacy adviser, heoHM Government

The British Embassy Manila is a large diplomatic mission delivering a dynamic and rapidly expanding programme of activity in support of the UK's objectives on prosperity, security and consular matters. The Embassy is a modern, diverse and inclusive employer where everyone contributes to the Embassy's WORC Values of Wellbeing, Opportunity, Respect and Collaboration.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To promote effective science, technology and innovation collaboration between the UK and the Philippines, which drives UK prosperity, supports the UK's science strengths, and opens up potential leading to science investment in the UK and opportunities for our businesses.
To deliver strong Government-Government collaboration on science, technology and innovation, drawing in research funders, policymakers, and innovation agencies on both sides of the relationship.
To promote the UK's science policy objectives and lead the UK's science and technology diplomacy with the Philippines, in line with the UK's International Development and International Technology Strategies.
Outcomes will build on the existing strong partnership between the two countries and may include joint research programmes, new academic partnerships, and new commercial opportunities for the UK.
This position will work alongside the UK's global Science and Innovation Network, jointly owned by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The three priority themes for the Science and Innovation Network's work are critical and emerging technologies; global health; and climate and environment.
Working to the Head of Climate, Science and Tech, the successful candidate will lead the British Embassy Manila's science and innovation (S&I) work in the Philippines. You will lead the local relationship with DOST, and be responsible for identifying and facilitating opportunities for greater collaboration between the UK and Filipino science and innovation sectors. You will be the key contact point in the Embassy for science and innovation-related enquiries and information requests from Whitehall government departments, their agencies and UK research organisations.
A central part of your work will be to facilitate relationships and information exchange between the UK and Philippines's research and innovation systems. You will work closely with colleagues across HMG's network in manila and the region to add value to their work and help deliver the UK government's wider policy goals. For example, this may include engaging your academic and government network to support the UK's agenda on health or climate change; working with the embassy communications team to promote the UK's world-leading science, technology and innovation capability, and opportunities to engage and collaborate with it; or working with the International Trade team to alert colleagues to innovative companies and emerging technologies with commercial potential.
As part of the British Embassy team, you will also contribute to wider work at times of pressure such as visits by UK ministers and senior officials or crises. You will have opportunities to initiate and deliver projects in support of UK government policy priorities and provide science and innovation input to support the wider work of the Embassy. This opportunity comes at an exciting time to build on existing strong bilateral science partnerships between the UK and the Philippines and to grow our shared science ambitions with the new Philippines government administration using science to solve cutting edge policy challenges.
Core responsibilities will include:
Establishing strong relationships with key stakeholders in government, academia and industry to develop advice and analysis on policy, trends and other developments in the Philippines and their implications for the UK, and facilitate sustainable knowledge exchange.
Sustaining the impact and success of the Newton Agham Fund and Global Challenges Research Fund in the Philippines, including through supporting existing and facilitating the development of new partnerships between UK and Filipino actors in preparation of a new international science collaboration fund.
Designing and implementing projects and events that deliver UK science and innovation objectives.
As part of the Southeast Asia science network and wider APAC SIN team, identifying opportunities to engage in regional activities in strategic priority areas.
Providing insights and reporting to the UK government on emerging issues, opportunities and developments to inform and shape UK policy, and responding in a timely manner to requests for information, introductions and briefing for meetings and visits from UK government departments and their agencies.
Organise visits by senior UK government and non-government representatives, deploying them strategically to deliver UK prosperity and security objectives in the Philippines.
Where relevant, lobby the Philippines government to secure support for related policy objectives on issues considered by multilateral organisations.
Supporting the UK's global science and innovation campaigns.
RESOURCES MANAGED (STAFF & EXPENDITURE):
The job-holder will have the opportunity to bid for and manage programme funds to run projects in support of UK objectives in the Philippines. Indicatively these might be between £10k to £30k per year.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Experience of the Philippines's science policy or research & innovation ecosystem, institutions and priorities and an understanding of the role that research and innovation plays in international policy, trade and business.
At least two years relevant professional experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong stakeholder management skills/experience
Project / programme management experience
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Language : English & Tagalog
Level of Language Required : Fluent - written & spoken
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Experience of working with the UK research and innovation ecosystem
Required behaviours
Seeing the Big Picture, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month Application deadline - year
29 August 2022
Grade
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Type of Position
Full-time, Permanent
Working hours per week
36
Region
Asia Pacific
Country/Territory
Philippines
Location (City)
Manila
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
1
Salary Currency
PHP
Salary
87,140
Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year
26 September 2021
Other benefits and conditions of employment
The British Embassy offers a competitive compensation package, 36-hour work week, guaranteed 13th and 14th month pay, 20 days paid annual leave (calculated on Pro-rata basis if joined after 1 January), extensive medical insurance, life insurance and access to a guaranteed 5 days of learning opportunities a year.
This role will start working remotely. We are open to proposals for flexible working patterns.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have work authorisation for the Philippines in order to apply.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Manila is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Philippine employment law.
Candidates are expected to have a valid NBI Clearance.
Additional information
Please note that your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field "Application deadline".
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HM Government

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time