Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Programme Officer

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Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles)

Job Subcategory: Political

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities):  The British Embassy in Yerevan is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is currently looking for a Programme Officer.

Working to the Ambassador and in close coordination with Regional Programme Portfolio Manager, the Programme Officer will provide advice on the Embassy’s programme strategy in support of UK objectives in Armenia; manage implementation of Armenian-based projects under the UK’s Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) for the South Caucasus, and the UK’s Bilateral Programme Budget (BPB) fund. The Programme Officer will support the Embassy’s senior management by providing analysis on trends and issues relevant to the programme strategy; and by representing the Embassy at relevant external events.