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Chevening Programme Assistant
The British Embassy in Jakarta is part of a world-wide network of 230 posts, representing British
political, defence, economic, trade, and consular interests around the world. Education is a key
strand of UK cooperation with Indonesia and Timor Leste. The Chevening Scholarship Programme is
at the heart of our education policy, helping to create lasting positive relationships with Indonesian
and Timorese future leaders. With the expansion of our Chevening Scholarships Programme in
2015, we are looking to recruit a Chevening Programme Assistant with the delivery of this flagship
programme in Indonesia and Timor Leste.
The role of the Chevening Programme Assistant is to support our Scholarships Coordinator and
Alumni Officer with the smooth delivery of all aspects of the Chevening programme. The job holder
will manage the administrative and organisational aspects of the Chevening process through the
yearly cycle and also provide assistance to our alumni engagement programme, including identifying
alumni from all over Indonesia and Timor Leste.
This position is offered on a fixed term contract until 31 March 2016.
Main duties and responsibilities
 Support the Scholarships Coordinator to deliver the organisational and administrative
aspects of the Chevening programme, from marketing, through applications, sift,
interviewing, results, support to successful candidates and pre-departure preparation,
including visa arrangements.
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Provide support to the Scholarships Coordinator to effectively market the Chevening
programme in Indonesia and Timor Leste. This will include identifying priority ministries and
organisations and providing input to the overall marketing plan.
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Work with the Scholarships Coordinator to deliver engaging social media content that
promotes the Chevening programme and engages alumni.
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Support the alumni officer with Chevening alumni engagement, including helping to manage
the alumni group on social media. This will involve alumni database management, assisting
with preparations for alumni events and providing creative ideas for alumni activity.
Key requirements for the role
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Experience in project management
Experience in events organisation
Administrative expertise
Excellent communication and writing skills in English (both oral and written, IELTS 6.5 or
higher)
Good IT skills and experience, including MS Office
Self-motivation and the ability to work under very light supervision
Strong interpersonal and team-working skills
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Experience in marketing and social media is desirable
Key Competences required
 Delivering at Pace
 Managing a Quality Service
 Building Capacity for All
 Collaborating & Partnering
 Engaging Internationally
 Making Effective Decisions
The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package including:
 Competitive salary
 Leave: 25 days per year
 Medical benefit (medical insurance)
 Access to extensive learning and development opportunities
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Applicants
must have work authorisation for Indonesia in order to apply.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. In relation to this,
the successful candidates will need to arrange for their own Police Certificate.
To Apply:
Please complete the application form, which can be downloaded from our website at
https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-jakarta/about/recruitment,
and send together with your updated resume to [email protected]. Deadline for
applications will be on 8 February 2015. Please clearly indicate your name and the position you’re
applying for in the subject title of your email.
Interviews will be held during the week of 17 February 2015 and the successful candidate is
expected to start as soon as possible.
Please note that incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. We regret to advise
that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Jakarta is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service
according to local Indonesian employment law.
The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce,
and valuing difference.
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