All candidates must demonstrate, in their CV and supporting letter, how they meet the following criteria, through their knowledge, attributes and skills.
Essential Criteria
- Proven senior leadership experience and knowledge of effective governance in global/complex organisations in the private, public or voluntary sectors, with main board-level experience as an executive or non-executive;
- Strong communication skills, including an ability to offer challenge in a constructive, straightforward and open manner;
- Interest in (and passion for) international development and foreign policy work, as well as a broad understanding of public policy and governance;
- An understanding of the wider environment in which the FCDO operates, including its current strategic and organisational challenges, as well as the wider challenges faced by the public sector;
- An engaging and collaborative working style which is challenging and constructive, including the ability to contribute and inspire confidence with a wide range of FCDO stakeholders, and;
- A strong desire to support the successful delivery of the FCDO core agenda and the Foreign Secretary’s priorities.
Desirable Criteria
We are looking for strong expertise in any of the following:
- International foreign and development policy experience and/or experience operating in global contexts; or
- Experience of leading complex organisational change.
Assessment process
During the sift, the Advisory Assessment Panel will assess candidate’s applications against each of the eligibility criteria and assign a score for each criterion. The panel will also provide an overall score that reflects the degree to which a candidate demonstrated their suitability for the role across all of the eligibility criteria (the essential and desirable criteria). Based on the strength of the field of applicants, the selection panel will set a “minimum passable mark” which candidates must meet in order to be shortlisted to interview.