Political Officer, EO (AZE26-017314) - British Embassy Baku

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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 - Political Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)   Who are we? The British Embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Political Officer to monitor, analyse and report on political developments in Azerbaijan and the wider region, build a network of political contacts to expand UK influence and support Embassy priorities, and represent HMG at public diplomacy events.  Roles and Responsibilities Provide tailored analysis and recommendations on a broad range of foreign and domestic policy issues, including updates to seniors. Produce regular reports analysing domestic and regional trends and trajectories, including timely and high-quality updates on key political developments. Build and maintain a broad network of contacts across government, media, academia and civil society to broaden and deepen HMG’s understanding, reach and influence in Azerbaijan. Arrange meetings for HMA, DHM and high-level visitors with senior interlocutors, providing consecutive interpretation at meetings as necessary. Create and deliver a regional visits plan for British diplomats to expand HMG’s knowledge and reach across Azerbaijan. As the Embassy’s Chevening Officer, lead the annual end-to-end recruitment process for the Chevening Programme, ensuring a strong strategically aligned cohort is selected.  Represent HMG at public diplomacy events.   Plus all reasonable duties as directed by Embassy management. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the UK-Azerbaijan bilateral relationship, develop expertise in political analysis and diplomacy, and work at the heart of the Embassy's engagement with Azerbaijan and the wider region. Essential qualifications, skills and experience   Our ideal candidate shows: English and Azerbaijani, both written and spoken, at a C1 level according to CEFR Framework *;     Degree completed or in progress (Master’s), preferably in International Relations, Political Science, or a related field Good knowledge of current affairs, international relations, regional affairs, public policy, or UK-Azerbaijan relations Good knowledge of Azerbaijani government and political structures and institutions     Ability to produce structured analytical reports or presentations  Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams. Proactive, self-motivated and willing to take initiative. Confidence in using digital tools and platforms, including social media. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Curiosity and willingness to learn across a wide range of topics. Desirable qualifications, skills and experience   Nice to have: Experience managing or contributing to social media accounts or digital campaigns  Experience organising events or coordinating activities  Experience using creative tools (e.g. Canva or similar) Good understanding of how to use AI tools (Microsoft Copilot) for research, writing, and productivity. Required behaviours   Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together Application deadline - 29 September 2026 Grade - Executive Officer (EO) Type of Position  - Full-time, Permanent Region  - Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia Country/Territory - Azerbaijan Location (City) - Baku Type of Post - British Embassy Number of vacancies - 1 Salary Currency - USD Salary  - 2,529.89 USD gross Type of Salary  - monthly Start Date  - 1 November 2026 Other benefits and conditions of employment   This is a full-time, permanent contract, 40 hours net per week.  The salary is USD 2,529.89 gross per month and shall be paid in AZN monthly. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Azerbaijan is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service of the FCDO according to local labour legislation. All applicants should have the right to live and work in Azerbaijan. The British Embassy does not sponsor, nor does it provide assistance for obtaining work & resident permits. 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 the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job. *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. Interested candidates can apply by clicking the link provided in the "Apply" button.