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 leadership experience in complex organisations in the private, public or voluntary sectors;
- 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;
- 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:
- Experience of leading complex organisational change and people in a diverse, international organisation; or
- Experience in digital, data and technological change, with an understanding of how the digital world is impacting international systems and institutions.
- Experience at board level as a non-executive or executive of an organisation.
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.