Project Officer (Justice Programme, Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate)

The British Government’s Consulate in Miami has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and driven person to join the British Overseas Territories & Polar Directorate Justice programme team as a project officer. This opportunity is a rewarding role which supports and further develops the special relationship between the UK and the US, supporting work at the forefront of international diplomacy to make a real difference globally.

The US Network offers a unique career enhancing opportunity and is committed to supporting its staff through a variety of benefits including generous leave, insurance packages and a highly competitive 401k programme. It also promotes a culture of flexibility which enables people to better maintain wellness through an excellent work/life balance approach that encompasses hybrid working, including working from home and flexible hours, where possible. In this role you would be working in a diverse international environment to support UK diplomats, armed forces personnel and other country-based staff operating across the British Government’s network of Consulates and Government Offices in the United States. This network provides a platform for approximately 30 Government departments and agencies to conduct their work in the United States and is made up of over 900 staff with a rich and diverse background, skill sets, and experiences.

This is a chance to directly contribute to the way in which the British Government supports development of law enforcement capacity and capability in the British Overseas Territories. Key responsibilities of the role are to arrange the logistics and planning for events and activities across the British Overseas Territories. Events are hosted in the British Overseas Territories, in Miami and the UK, including at Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office, King Charles Street, London. The post holder will liaise with suppliers, senior police officers, event managers and delegates to confirm requirements and make decisions on the most cost effective and efficient options for transport and venue options. The project officer will complete monitoring and evaluation processes and contribute to general project activity.

Occasional international travel will be required as part of event and project planning and delivery.

The ideal candidate will be a strong team player, be a clear and effective communicator, with strong attention to detail with a background in event logistic planning and project administration.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Tracks, forecasts and monitors project spend, and provides accurate financial reporting to the OTPD law enforcement adviser OTPD Justice Programme Manager. Identify and manage spending gaps, budgetary risks and issues, and formulate mitigation options. (20%)
• Identify opportunities to add value to the programme and make recommendations to the senior programme officers to ensure the most efficient use of programme resources. (10%)
• Assist project management and drive strong delivery of ISF Programming. Includes being responsible for the design, planning and coordination of project events and activities. (50%)
• Complete project monitoring and evaluation processes in accordance with Integrated Security Fund processes. (25%)
• Any other duties as assigned. (5%)

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

• Involved in oversight of £4-5 million per year ISF programme with direct responsibility for managing approximately £500,000 to £1m per year
• The role does not require direct line management of staff but will require coordinating project activities and completing monitoring ISF project and evaluation processes.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in managing projects involving international delivery.

• Proven capability in project management.

• Proven capability in event planning and delivery of event logistics.

• Proven capability to deliver projects in accordance to an agreed project plan.

• Proven capability to deliver project monitoring and evaluation.

• Excellent levels of written and verbal communication with senior and junior members of staff.

• Proven capability to manage delegated budgets and deliver value for money.

• Competent use of Microsoft office.

Language requirements:

Language: English

Level of language required: Excellent

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Experience of working with the British Overseas Territories police and law enforcement agencies.

• Experience of working with the FCDO Overseas Territories & Polar Directorate Justice programme.

• Experience of working with projects using budgets from the UK Integrated Security Fund.

Application deadline: 30 March 2025 at 11:55 pm ET

Grade: Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position: Part-Time, Temporary

Working hours per week: 32

Location: Miami, Florida, United States

Number of vacancies: 1

Salary: $60,813.00 yearly

Target Start Date: 19 May 2025

End Date: 28 February 2027

Other benefits and conditions of employment

US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US has restrictions on the type of visas our non-diplomatic staff may hold. If you are not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident, or the dependent of a diplomat (with an EAD card), you may not be eligible for employment with the UK government. We cannot accept student Visas (J1, F or M) nor other forms of work Visas (I, H, P). If you hold a work visa it is best to check on your eligibility to work for a foreign government before applying for a position.

You may refer to our website for additional information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-the-usa.

All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.

The British Embassy and its US Network embraces hybrid working. We are an organization that also recognises the critical value of team work and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly.

Please note: The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).

Additional information

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 30 March 2025.

Working pattern:

This role is 32 hours a week, but does not require set working hours each day.

The role requires liaison and working with colleagues across the British Overseas Territories and FCDO UK based staff. This will involve different time zones.