Honorary Consul to Bhutan - New Delhi, India - Foreign & Commonwealth Office

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Please note that this is a Honorary Consul role and will be part-time, work from home position based in Bhutan.**
Main purpose of job:This is an exciting opportunity to represent the UK in Bhutan. The UK and Bhutan have strong links and this role provides the unique opportunity to help maintain and deepen the relationship between both countries. Honorary Consuls have a varied portfolio of responsibilities which includes promoting commerce and people-to-people ties between Bhutan and the UK. You will work with the British High Commission New Delhi and teams across the UK Government to help deliver these objectives.


As the Honorary Consul you will represent the UK at functions in Bhutan including government events, supporting wider prosperity and commercial objectives.

You will provide logístical support for inward visits including senior UK Government visitors and potential Ministerial visits. This role may require occasional Consular support to the Bhutan Consular leads based in Kolkata to help British nationals. As the only UK Government representative based in Bhutan the applicant will gain unique exposure and insights.

This job provides flexible working hours and should not take up more than 4 hours a week. The role is a fixed term contract of 1 year with possibility of extension.


Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?**The role requires working closely with the British High Commission in New Delhi and Deputy British High Commission in Kolkata to assist with the following:
  • Government of Bhutan liaison. Providing updates as appropriate.
  • Represent the UK at official functions in Bhutan.
  • Provide support to inward visitors.
  • Help promote and deliver the Chevening Scholarship programme in Bhutan. Building relations with the growing Chevening Scholarship network.
  • Occasional Consular assistance, directing to the Consular Team based in the Deputy British High Commission in Kolkata.
  • Advise and find further opportunities to enhance engagement between the UK and Bhutan.

Language requirements:


Language:
English and Bhutanese


Level of language required:
Proficient in English.

Learning and development opportunities
(and any specific training courses to be completed):


Working patterns:


If the job is suitable for flexible working patterns, please provide details:

This job has flexible working hours and the successful applicant should be able to commit to around four hours per week.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential on arrival:
Understanding of both the UK and Bhutan. Good networking and leadership skills.

  • Applicant must be a Bhutanese national and have full working rights to work in Bhutan.
  • The applicant will be expected to work from home.
  • This applicant may be asked to work some flexible hours to attend events and support inward visits.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Desirable:
Personal links to the UK.

  • Required behaviours
  • Communicating and Influencing Application deadline Application deadline day Application deadline month Application deadline year
  • 21 August 2023
Type of Position

  • Part-Time, Flexible working, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
Working hours per week

  • 4 hours a week
Region

  • South Asia & Afghanistan
Country/Territory

  • India
Location (City)

  • Kolkata, New Delhi
Type of Post

  • British Deputy High Commission
Number of vacancies

  • 1
Salary

  • Honorarium of £2,300 at the end of financial year
Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year

  • 1
8 September 2023

Other benefits and conditions of employment

No relocation or any other related costs or assistance will be provided.

Around half of our work forces are women.

We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.


This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe.

We are aiming to make it the best.

Additional information


To Apply:


  • Complete the Online Application Form
  • Complete the Experience, Professional Skills and attach CV and Personal Statement in the Online Application Form.
Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for the British High Commission
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