Kwt Social Media Officer / Translator (ao)
Kuwait, Kuwait
Job Description
(Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy in Kuwait is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual for the position of Social Media Officer / Translator, job grade Administrative Officer (AO). The jobholder will be responsible for managing the Embassy\xe2\x80\x99s social media channels, in both English and Arabic, working with colleagues from across the Embassy and our media hubs in Dubai and London. They will create a variety of social media content showcasing the Embassy\xe2\x80\x99s work in Kuwait and increasing our digital engagement. The jobholder will also be responsible for the translation of official documents from English to Arabic and Arabic to English on behalf of the Ambassador and Political Team. Roles and responsibilities: Management of the Embassy\xe2\x80\x99s Social Media Channels:
- Create and manage content for Embassy\xe2\x80\x99s social media channels and run the Embassy\xe2\x80\x99s programme of online engagement.
- Work with all teams within the Embassy to run campaigns in support of Embassy objectives.
- Take photos and videos during official Embassy functions, visits etc. and edit the footage as required.
- Liaise with London and the regional hub in Dubai on latest FCDO and region-wide digital diplomacy efforts.
- Monitor and evaluate the success of social media engagement through Hootsuite and pick up trends as they emerge in order to recommend improvements or suggest content to senior management and other teams.
- Act as official translator for the Ambassador and Political Team.
- Translate documents from English to Arabic and Arabic to English.
- Translate official and open-source documents, often to tight deadlines, providing advice on any cultural-linguistic sensitivities.
- Help to ensure the smooth running of the team and provide cover for and assistance to the press and media side, supporting the Communications and Campaigns Manager as and when required.
- Communicating and Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
- Managing a Quality Service - Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
- Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
- Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
- Are legally resident in Kuwait (Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country); and
- Complete and successfully pass all local and UK security checks, including professional background checks.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Strong social media skills, including experience of publishing and monitoring the performance of posts on social media accounts such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
- Experience in photography, videography, and using video editing software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic.
- Strong team player who can act on own initiative and work independently.
- Able to organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines and changing priorities whilst maintaining strong attention to detail and without compromising the quality of the work.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Proficient in using Hootsuite
- Knowledge of local culture, customs and traditions, including key trends among local audiences and stakeholders.
Required behaviours
Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month Application deadline - year
11 April 2023
Grade
Administrative Officer (AO)
Type of Position
Full-time, Permanent
Working hours per week
38
Region
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory
Kuwait
Location (City)
Kuwait
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
1
Salary Currency
KWD
Salary
718.994
Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year
1 June 2023
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Working conditions and remuneration: The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of KWD 718.994 per month. The package includes a good level of medical insurance, a return flight fare to your home country for non-Kuwaitis every two years, relevant social security payments for Kuwaiti nationals, and an engaging working environment. Leave entitlement is 30 days per year (on pro rata basis) plus 14 public holidays. There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. This position is for a full-time employment, on permanent contract, subject to a 3-month probationary period. Conditioned working hours are 38 hours gross per week (this is made up of 35.5 hours net per week and a daily 30-minute lunch break). The normal working hours are 07:30 \xe2\x80\x93 15:30 from Sunday to Wednesday and 07:30 \xe2\x80\x93 13:30 on Thursday. Work outside of these hours may be required to cover events, visits, urgent announcements etc. The Embassy has an active Continuous Professional Development Committee, and the whole of Post is committed to providing the time and resources for staff to develop professionally. The 70/20/10 learning, and development model is applied in a flexible manner, with both internal and formal opportunities readily available. There will likely be an expectation of undertaking training specific to crisis response/ management in 2023.
Additional information
How to apply: Interested candidates must include in their online application form
- An up to date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Examples / demonstrative evidence in the relevant sections of the online application form of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1526773
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationKuwait, Kuwait
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EducationNot mentioned