The Senior Policy Officer / Policy Officer provides analysis and advice to shape policy development for the Falkland Islands Government (FIG). This work, undertaken on behalf of elected officials, senior government officers, and client departments, will cover a diverse range of topic areas including health and social care, education, public safety, emergency services, human resources, culture, recreation and other matters of national interest.
The Role
The role involves working closely with FIG Directorates and providing advice and support on the development of policy options and recommendations. This includes recommending and conducting primary and secondary research as required, identifying best practices in other jurisdictions and analysing alternatives to recommend fit-for-Falklands solutions.
The post-holder works on agreed policy development initiatives, and undertakes analysis, policy design, advocacy of policy options, and develops proposals that are consistent with the policy objectives of the Falkland Islands Government.
The post-holder will have a varied and substantial workload which includes complex projects and the production of quality outcomes to deadlines, in addition to engaging with stakeholders within and outside government.
The role involves using technical and analytical expertise to provide advice on how best to prioritise and gather the evidence-base, and using quantitative and qualitative research methods to collect, analyse, interpret and present evidence to form comprehensive policy formulation. This includes working closely with analytical and other policy specialists within the Policy Department to ensure high quality recommendations are provided to client departments and decision-makers.
The Person
The Senior Policy Officer / Policy Officer should hold a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as political science, economics, public policy, social science or law, with proven relevant experience in formulating public policy in a public sector or research organisation (government, non-governmental organisation or similar) with public policy responsibility. The person best suited for this position will also have a demonstrated commitment to high quality service delivery, the ability to effectively manage and prioritise a challenging and varied portfolio of work, and the ability to advise and collaborate with individuals at all levels across government and with external stakeholders.
The Package
- Fixed Term Contract, up to 4 years;
- Starting Salary - This is a dual graded role depending on qualifications and experience commencing from £42,141 - £48,590 per annum within Grade C (Policy Officer) or from £47,428 - £54,424 per annum within Grade B (Senior Policy Officer);
- Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity (taxable);
- 41 days paid leave, 30 days paid annual leave plus 11 government and public holidays;
- Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs;
- Flights Package for you and any recognised dependents residing with you at post both at the beginning and end of contract, along with additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract;
- Government Housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in;
- A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.
Policy & Economic Department
The Directorate of Policy & Economic Development has a broad remit to provide economic and policy advice to Elected Members, the Corporate Management Team and FIG Departments. The Policy Department is responsible for co-ordinating the Government’s economic policies; improving the Government’s capacity to address strategic, cross-cutting issues; enhancing the evidence base for economic policy making by undertaking economic and policy research; working closely with the FCDO and UK Falkland Islands Government Office to manage relationships with the UK and other external government stakeholders; providing the Government’s Statistical Service; and the monitoring and review of Performance Management across all FIG departments.
Falkland Islands Government (FIG)
The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government. As the largest employer in the Falkland Islands, we offer many unique and fulfilling job opportunities, across the full spectrum of public services. Our responsibilities include those typically managed by central government – taxation, legislation and policy, as well as those usually managed on a local level such as town planning, health and social services, and education. FIG also provides services specific to the needs of the Falkland Islands, such as fisheries research, power generation and the Government Air Service, FIGAS.
The Falkland Islands
Set in the South Atlantic Ocean, around 400 miles east of South America and 8,000 miles south-west of the UK, the Falkland Islands are a small, thriving community with a British way of life, benefiting from good local services, a varied social calendar and an absence of traffic jams!
The Falkland Islands’ stunning natural environment provides an unspoiled landscape and amazing wildlife to observe and explore, including penguins, whales and dolphins, all seen from the shore.
For those with a sense of adventure, it provides opportunities which are hard to match anywhere else in the world.