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Electrician & Generator Technician at British High Commission Nairobi

Electrical and Solar Technician at British High Commission Nairobi

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.

Main purpose of job:

The individual will safely perform electrical installations, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding, design, construction and inspection & test to Low Voltage (LV) equipment & installations across the British High Commission Estate in accordance with Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) guidance and standards. The individual is expected to conduct themselves professionally and uphold the highest standards of electrical installation and safety in all aspects of their work. This role is critical in maintaining the operational reliability and safety of electrical and solar systems throughout the estate.

Roles and responsibilities:

Electrician Duties (60%)

Carry out planned maintenance, refurbishment works, electrical projects, and respond to electrical faults and breakdowns in a timely and customer focused manner.
Execute all electrical works safely and in line with FCO quality standards, industry best practice, British Standards, and applicable Kenyan electrical regulations for LV domestic, commercial, and light industrial installations. ·
Take ownership of electrical tasks and projects assigned to them by the team lead, including repairs, testing, and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
Perform electrical testing and produce relevant documentation, including Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and Electrical Installation Certificates. · Support colleagues by sharing technical expertise in electrical design, installation, inspection, and testing.
Actively demonstrate and encourage peers in maintaining safe working practices.
Working with the head of electrical team, help identify required materials and prepare work packages for refurbishments, improvements, rewires, and compliance upgrades to meet FCO standards, BS 7671, and Kenyan regulations.

Solar Technician Duties – 20%

Inspect and monitor system performance, checking all PV modules, inverters, wiring, and overall energy output.
Troubleshoot and maintain grid‑tie inverters, including reading fault codes and replacing faulty units.
Perform electrical maintenance by testing AC/DC wiring, grounding, and protective devices.
Inspect and clean solar panels, checking for damage, hotspots, and shading issues. ·
Ensure safety compliance, verifying structural integrity, protections, and adherence to electrical regulations. ·
Conduct diagnostic tests using tools like multimeters, IV tracers, thermal cameras, and insulation testers.
Carry out corrective maintenance, replacing damaged components and resolving communication or performance issues.
Liaise with technical & non-technical colleagues to provide updates on works progress in a suitable language that is understood by all parties.

Health and Safety Compliance and Driving (10%):

Support the Health & Safety Officer/Team Leader in conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance for property-related works.
Supervise contractors to ensure strict adherence to approved Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
Identify any health & safety related incident or near miss immediately to the health & safety officer or their designate in case of absence.
Inspect, maintain, and correctly use PPE appropriate to assigned tasks.
Assist with the transport of materials and personnel across the BHC Estate using canter/minibus vehicles.
Ensure TWG fleet vehicles are kept clean and serviced on schedule.
Ensure the assigned vehicle is offloaded and parked in its designated bay after daily assignments.

Administrative and communication (10%):

Keep detailed maintenance records, inspection reports, logs, PPM activities and documentation of repairs and system performance. Ensure these records are shared with the team leader in a timely manner.
Complete all mandatory learning and development courses on time.
At least 3 times a week check email correspondence and all staff messages for key information and actions.
Actively participate in corporate activities which include the option of joining committees, staff team building, social event planning etc.
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues, providing clear progress updates.

Resources managed:

On occasion the job holder may be required to supervise contractors

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Proven work experience in electrical installation, repair, electrical safety regulations and maintenance.
Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience in low‑voltage electrical installation, inspection, and testing.
Practical experience working with grid‑tied solar PV systems, including troubleshooting and performance assessment.
Competence in using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
Holder of a current, valid driver’s license accident‑free driving for at least three years. · Demonstrable clear and concise written and verbal communication skills for reporting, client interaction, and team collaboration.
Comfortable with computers including the use of Microsoft software (reporting) and Outlook (email)

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Certificate in electrical installation from a recognised Government of Kenya accredited institution.
Certification or training in solar PV installation and maintenance (manufacturer or industry‑specific)
Experience using solar monitoring platforms (e.g., SMA, SolarEdge, Huawei, Fronius, Victron).
Completed Electrical Installation Grade Test or equivalent competency assessment. · Familiarity with the Health & Safety standards including electrical safety, working at heights, slips trips and falls.
Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, blueprints, and solar system schematics.
Working knowledge of battery storage systems and hybrid inverter technologies. · Experience with diagnostic tools such as IV curve tracers, thermal imaging cameras, and insulation resistance testers.

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Programme and Administration Support (NR) at British High Commission

Application deadline: 3 April 2026
Salary: KES 169 427,28 (Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions)
Duration of Post: 12 months

Main purpose of job:

Provide programme support, end-to-end travel coordination and general administrative support to British Defence Staff (BDS) East Africa (EA) activity, ensuring timely delivery, policy compliance (FCDO/Defence), accurate record-keeping and high-quality service to staff and visiting delegations.

Roles and responsibilities:

Programme support (10%):

Provide administrative support to British Defence Staff (BDS) East Africa (EA) programme planning and delivery. This will include monthly/quarterly reporting and ensuring ESCAPADE records are up to date.

Travel coordination and administration (45%):

Lead on the planning and booking travel (flights, accommodation, ground transport) for BDS staff, Kenyan Military of Defence personnel on official visits and courses to the UK and official visitors.
Prepare itineraries and coordinate changes for upcoming visits, and lead the visa and entry permit processes by liaising with providers/authorities, preparing supporting documentation and tracking applications for MOD personnel on platform.
Remain up to date with the current UK visa process and be aware of any changes that could affect stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with FCDO and Defence travel policies, cost controls, approvals and audit requirements and maintain accurate records in line with standard operating procedures.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders (travel agents, hotels, transport) and use these relationships to obtain value for money within approved frameworks.
Track the travel budgets and produce periodic reports/metrics (volume, spend, savings, compliance exceptions) in coordination with the Programme Manager.

Event support (20%):

Coordinate the planning of events, including the East Africa Military Planning Group, Defence Adviser Cabal, East Africa Conference and Estimates.

General administration support (15%):

Provide general administrative support to the team, including filing, scheduling, meetings and diary coordination, document management and archiving when required.
Support light procurement tasks (stationery/consumables) using the help desk system.
Liaise with Estates/IT for workspace and equipment readiness and coordinate onboarding packs and induction schedules for new staff and visitors.

Communications (10%):

Liaise with the Defence Media Officer and BHC Comms and Media Team to coordinate relevant defence media material

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Excellent IT skills (a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is essential, Outlook and Teams highly desirable);
Good oral and written communication skills, attention to detail and initiative;
The ability to respond flexibly to competing demands;
Experience of developing good working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Working knowledge of Kenyan military and Ministry of Defence
2+ years working in or for a diplomatic mission or NGO
Experience of working with the UK Five Eyes partners

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Regional Adviser – Central and Rift at British High Commission

Main purpose of job:

The role supports strengthening the UK’s engagement and impact at county and regional levels by enhancing the BHC’s sub‑national presence. It supports delivery of the UK‑Kenya Strategic Partnership (2025 – 2030) and Country Business Plan (CBP) by influencing local governance reforms, advancing development outcomes, and informing UK policy and programming.

The role holder will primarily support our work in Laikipia (including improving local engagement linked to the British Army Training Unit Kenya), parts of Isiolo, Samburu, Nyeri, and Meru, with additional support to selected counties in the North and South Rift (Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, Narok, and Kajiado). They are expected to spend 70-80% of their time in Laikipia (Nanyuki). The role will also lead a regional thematic priority- focusing on defence partnerships, security, climate change and others to be agreed.

The postholder will provide real‑time political, development and contextual analysis, spot opportunities and risks, and ensure county‑level insights shape UK interventions. They will be part of the Democracy, Governance and Political team but collaborate closely with all the programme and policy teams across all CBP pillars.

The role offers significant cross‑Mission exposure and on‑the‑job learning in political analysis, programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, and regional governance, alongside access to FCDO learning, mentoring and thematic working groups

Roles and responsibilities:

Provide strategic county/regional political, economic, and development insights to shape the delivery of UK/Kenya Strategic Partnership (SP) and Country Business Plan (CBP) priorities, including horizon scanning for the 2027 elections. Exercise judgement to identify risks, threats, and opportunities for the SP & CBP, escalating issues and recommending mitigation strategies.
Provide robust political analysis, shape external political engagement, and deliver timely, insightful political reporting and advice to BHC teams, from your region.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders – county governments, civil society, private sector actors, youth constituencies, and development partners. Use these networks to strengthen the UK’s influence and responsiveness, proactively identifying opportunities for policy and programme gains.
Develop a clear understanding of the UK portfolio in the Central Kenya and Rift Valley and help BHC Nairobi leadership apply a whole-of-portfolio approach to county engagement. Collaborate with the BHC Strategy Assurance and Results Team (START) to analyse county data and ensure effective information management, including maintaining up-to-date county profiles.
Support programme cycle management by providing contextual input during design and implementation. Facilitate beneficiary feedback, resolve delivery bottlenecks, and identify synergies across programmes in the regions. Contribute to reviews and field visits; flag challenges and opportunities; and support targeted dissemination of results, lessons, and success stories. Spot and promote opportunities to influence the uptake, institutionalisation, and sustainability of programme outcomes, including for REINVENT and other closed programmes.
Keep up to date with county-level governance, including the public financial management cycle, transparency and accountability, and county-level reforms that have implications on the UK/Kenya strategic partnership and country business plan. Monitor progress on the strategies & frameworks developed during the life of the Kenya Devolution programme (Jan 2020 – June 2025), and spot opportunities to influence their uptake and institutionalisation.
Provide local context insights to shape the delivery and agenda for regional visits by senior UK staff and partners, ensuring a portfolio-wide approach. Help shape visit objectives, and advise on influencing opportunities so visits advance policy and programme delivery goals
Support crisis preparedness and response by maintaining networks (including with Regional and County Security Intelligence Committees), leading local horizon scanning, and contributing actively to political crisis response and lesson learning as part of the BHC political crisis cadre.
Act as the lead of delivery of a thematic priority in your region [defence and security partnerships, and climate change]. These may evolve with the finalisation of the BHC Country Business Plan for 2026 – 2029.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Deep contextual understanding of the politics, priorities, opportunities and challenges of the Central Kenya and Rift Valley, with strong local political economy awareness.
Be familiar with the UK’s footprint in the Central Kenya and Rift Valley, covering not only programmes, but also wider UK Government economic, commercial and military work, and the activities of British businesses operating locally
Strong understanding of national and county governance structures, including PFM, sector priorities and an understanding of how these structures work in practise in the Central Kenya and Rift Valley.
Demonstrated ability to access, engage, and influence a wide range of stakeholders: county leadership, technical officials, commissioners, county assemblies, civil society, private sector, and donors – and have strong existing networks in the Central Kenya and Rift Valley.
Self‑driven and outcome‑focused, ability to understand the SP/CBP priorities and intended outcomes; and be able to drive forward priorities proactively, and at pace with minimal supervision.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Experience working within devolution, governance, or county level policy reform in Kenya, especially involving political economy analysis.
Experience in engaging on the priority thematic areas for the region: security and climate change.
Background in programme delivery or monitoring, with the ability to interpret results frameworks and gather beneficiary feedback.
Strong analytical writing experience, including political reporting, briefing senior leaders.
Additional language capability, a working understanding of the main languages widely spoken by the citizens of the priority locations.
Degree level education (post graduate degree would be an advantage)

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Health Security Adviser at British High Commission Nairobi

Main purpose of job:

The British Office Sudan is looking for a high performing candidate to push forward the UK government’s engagement in the Sudanese health sector and take forward implementation of our future direct health investments on lifesaving humanitarian interventions and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SHRH), and influence our wider multilateral investments in strengthening the primary health care landscape, improving vaccination coverage and increasing disease surveillance capabilities in Sudan.

The FCDO is a leading humanitarian donor in Sudan and wants to take a more active role than it has done in the past in shaping the future of health sector. The post-holder will represent the UK in health-focused interactions with the wider donor community, implementing partners and authorities in Sudan. This post offers an opportunity to contribute to delivering better impact and results in one of the most complex and difficult environments in which the FCDO works.

The British Office Sudan has had long term investments in strengthening sexual and reproductive health services and we are one the of largest donors to both the Global Vaccine Alliance and Global Health Fund, both of which have large programmes in Sudan. We are also looking to work more closely with the World Bank and African Development Bank on their agenda to strengthen the primary healthcare landscape. We also ensure want to ensure that within our humanitarian funding, we actively pursue opportunities to strengthen disease surveillance and reduce health risks in humanitarian hot spots.

Engagement with multilaterals and a range of centrally managed FCDO programmes including the WISH 2 Dividend and Ensuring Quality Access and Learning for mothers and newborns in conflict-affected contexts (EQUAL) is an important element of the portfolio.

The post holder will be a member of the dynamic Humanitarian and Human Development Team (HHD) and work closely with the G7 Human Development Adviser and G6 Senior Humanitarian Adviser. The post holder will be expected to actively collaborate with British Office Sudan colleagues to ensure the health interventions conflict sensitive, and well-coordinated with overall humanitarian objectives.

The post is open on to Grade 7 level Health Advisers. Previous experience in a conflict and fragile states post would be particularly welcome, and working level Arabic would be desirable.

Roles and responsibilities:

We all have a responsibility to embrace the changes of the FCDO as it transforms, building the culture we want to see and delivering our cultural statement in how we lead and behave towards others; how we make decisions and how we get the job done is everyone’s responsibility.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Convening the Global Health Institutional representatives for Sudan and other multilateral and bilateral donors to improve coherence through the establishment of a functional and effective health donor working group (supported by one other bilateral donor)
Influence a pivot from multilateral partners working in the Sudan health sector, which improves their delivery record and helps to identify interventions that they can deliver to strengthen long term delivery systems in Sudan
Help the British Office Sudan assess and prepare options for how humanitarian funding instruments might be able to strengthen primary health care systems in neglected and hard to reach parts of the country
Assess the disease surveillance landscape in Sudan and identify mechanisms for how the UK can strengthen surveillance gaps, particularly at a local level through our partnerships with frontline humanitarian responders.
Provide sufficient internal information, analysis and early warning internally on disease outbreaks, then help to think about strengthening external surveillance capabilities with WHO.
Provide oversight to our collective sexual and reproductive health work, including more detailed understanding of the Minimum Integrated Service Package service functionality outlook, commodities pipeline and blockages.
Engage with Centrally Management Programmes delivering in Sudan.
Engaging with and overseeing/quality assuring implementing partners to confirm delivery of health programme objectives in line with international standards and best practice and support adaptation to the context.
Providing high quality technical information and advice in a timely manner for briefings, communications pieces, analyses, case studies and results data.
Contributing to the health cadre’s delivery across FCDO through 10% work and continuous professional development.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Experience of designing and delivering health programmes at scale in developing country contexts.
Experience of working with a range of stakeholders including government, donors, implementing partners and multilaterals on health policy and programming.
Experience of delivering health outcomes at practitioner level in the health technical competencies.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
Personal resilience

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

A demonstrable track record of resilience or experience in contexts similar to Sudan.
Ability to work at pace and under pressure to tight deadlines.
Ability to prioritise against multiple demands.
Arabic at practitioner level (desirable but not essential)

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Head of Regional Services Sector Campaign / Deputy Trade and Investment Director, Kenya SEO at British High Commission Nairobi

View Vacancy – Head of Regional Services Sector Campaign / Deputy Trade and Investment Director, Kenya SEO (33/25 NR)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

This is a senior leadership position. You will lead on the strategic planning and overall delivery of the UK Government’s trade and investment campaign in the services sector in East Africa. As the Regional Campaign Lead, you will deliver on initiatives that promotes the UK’s excellence and growing exports and investments in the sector. You will also work proactively with teams across the region to identify and resolve market access barriers faced by UK firms in the region. As Deputy Trade & Investment Director, Kenya, you will also work closely with the Trade and Investment Director to ensure strategic and operational alignment/engagement between DBT, the wider High Commission, DBT Africa and DBT HQ. You will be required to travel occasionally across the East Africa region and beyond.

Roles & Responsibilities:

LEADERSHIP OF THE REGIONAL SERVICES SECTOR CAMPAIGN

Strategic leadership and management of the DBT Regional Services Sector Campaign covering 5+ markets, supporting DBT’s strategic priorities and trade and investment plan in East Africa;
Build a services exports pipeline (and a credible delivery plan), working closely with High Commission/Embassy teams across the region;
Identify and address opportunities and barriers faced by UK companies, working closely with Economic Development and Political teams across the region’s High Commissions and embassies;
Work with the Regional Director and High Commission/Embassy teams on all Campaign related matters, including early warning of risks and possible mitigations;
Manage the Campaign risk file in agreement with colleagues in the region, taking the responsibility for tactical changes to the Campaign to keep delivery on track and delivery of targets;
Build and maintain a network of senior and working-level contacts across government, and industry in the region to help promote the UK as a key partner in the sector, with a particular focus on financial and professional services, education and digital/tech services;
Develop and cultivate successful relationships with key stakeholders in London and East Africa, relying on senior contacts and specialist knowledge;
Work closely with the stakeholders in London (DBT, FCDO and other UK Government departments), helping to ensure continued priority, support and resources for the region;
Provide expert advice to UK exporters and investors on doing business in East Africa and Strategic Relationship Management of key accounts.

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

Work closely with the Director for Trade & Investment to ensure strategic and operational alignment/engagement between DBT, the wider High Commission, DBT Africa and DBT HQ.
You will also be the Deputy Trade and Investment Director for Kenya, providing support and working together to ensure that Kenya is well embedded into the wider pan-Africa DBT region, sharing good ideas and best practice to gain a clear understanding of business drivers across the market. You will be expected to cover in the Trade and Investment Director’s absence.
Advise the other Regional Sector Campaign Leads on key opportunities by working with them to identifying and generate a pipeline of opportunities.
Support the other Regional Sector Campaign Leads in overcoming challenges in delivery and ensure progress on DBT Kenya’s Country Business Plan.
Lead the team’s senior visits work: Critical to our success is that we leverage departmental ministers, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, senior civil servants and business delegations to the cause of the team. You will design, pitch for and execute senior visits into the Kenyan market, as well as inward visits to the UK by Kenyan delegations.
Line manage two Regional Sector Campaign Leads, ensuring they deliver performance goals in line with organisation objectives;
Contribute to wider High Commission objectives

BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

You will also have responsibility for the team’s financial operations and monitoring, ensuring robust systems in place to monitor the team’s performance against key indicators.
Regular monitoring and evaluation of the Country Budget;
Oversee the team’s approach to performance through quarterly and annual reports.
Support planning and delivery of activities in line with the Country/Regional Business Plan and cross-cutting activities e.g. L&D.

REOURCESE MANAGED:

Management of two staff members and a regional campaign budget

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential on Arrival:

To succeed in this exciting and challenging role, you will need the following:
Strong track record of business development/sales/consulting experience, proven market awareness of the national and regional business environment;
Strong understanding of/experience in the broader services sector;
Track record of delivering projects in virtual/regional teams.
Experience in government relations and or public sector;
Ability to work in a diverse and cross-cultural environment;
College / University level degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience;
At least 7 years of commercial experience;
At least 7 years of leadership experience;
A record of delivering commercial outcomes;
An innovative attitude especially towards customer service and performance management;
Excellent communication skills;
Proven ability to develop relationships with customers and stakeholders;
Fluency in English and Swahili, both oral and written.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Experience of running/overseeing regional campaigns
Knowledge of the political economy of East Africa

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Regional Campaign Lead, Health and Life Sciences at British High Commission Nairobi

Regional Campaign Lead, Health and Life Sciences HEO (32/25 NR)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Working closely with the East Africa Regional Director, you will oversee the delivery of the UK Government’s trade and investment campaign in the Health and Life Sciences sector in East Africa. As the Regional Campaign Lead, you will deliver on initiatives that promotes the UK’s excellence and growing exports and investments in the sector. You will also work proactively with teams across the region to identify and resolve market access barriers faced by UK firms in the region. You will be required to travel occasionally across the East Africa region and beyond.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the DBT Regional Health and Life Sciences Campaign covering 5+ markets, supporting DBT’s strategic priorities and trade and investment plan in East Africa;
Build a Health and Life Sciences exports pipeline (and a credible delivery plan), working closely with High Commission/Embassy teams across the region;
Identify and address opportunities and barriers faced by UK companies, working closely with Economic Development and Political teams across the region’s High Commissions and embassies;
Work with the Regional Director and High Commission/Embassy teams on all Campaign related matters, including early warning of risks and possible mitigations;
Manage the Campaign risk file in agreement with colleagues in the region, taking the responsibility for tactical changes to the Campaign to keep delivery on track and delivery of targets;
Build and maintain a network of senior and working-level contacts across government, and industry in the region to help promote the UK as a key partner in the sector, with a particular focus on pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices and Medical Technology (MedTech);
Develop and cultivate successful relationships with key stakeholders in London and East Africa, relying on senior contacts and specialist knowledge;
Work closely with the stakeholders in London (DBT, FCDO and DHSC), helping to ensure continued priority, support and resources for the region;
Provide expert advice to UK exporters and investors on doing business in East Africa and Strategic Relationship Management of key accounts.

RESOURCES MANAGED:

Management of a campaign budget

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential on Arrival:

To succeed in this exciting and challenging role, you will need the following:
Strong track record of business development/sales/consulting experience, proven market awareness of the national and regional business environment;
Strong understanding of/experience in the Health and Life Sciences Sector
Track record of delivering projects in virtual/regional teams.
Experience in government relations and or public sector;
Ability to work in a diverse and cross-cultural environment;
College / University level degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience;
At least 4 years of commercial experience;
A record of delivering commercial outcomes;
Commercial and economic awareness;
An innovative attitude especially towards customer service and performance management;
Excellent communication skills;
Proven ability to develop relationships with customers and stakeholders;
Fluency in English and Swahili, both oral and written;
Strong IT skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office and the Internet.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Experience of running/overseeing regional campaigns
Knowledge of the political economy of East Africa

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Regional Campaign Lead, Advanced Engineering and Clean Energy HEO (31/25 NR) at British High Commission Nairobi

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Working closely with the East Africa Regional Director, you will oversee the delivery of the UK Government’s trade and investment campaign in the advanced engineering and clean energy sectors in East Africa. As the Regional Campaign Lead, you will deliver on initiatives that promotes the UK’s excellence and growing exports and investments in the sector. You will also work proactively with teams across the region to identify and resolve market access barriers faced by UK firms in the region. You will be required to travel occasionally across the East Africa region and beyond.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the DBT Regional Advanced Engineering and Clean Energy Campaign covering 5+ markets, supporting DBT’s strategic priorities and trade and investment plan in East Africa;
Build an Advanced Engineering and Clean Energy exports pipeline (and a credible delivery plan), working closely with High Commission/Embassy teams across the region;
Identify and address opportunities and barriers faced by UK companies, working closely with Economic Development and Political teams across the region’s High Commissions and embassies;
Work with the Regional Director and High Commission/Embassy teams on all Campaign related matters, including early warning of risks and possible mitigations;
Manage the Campaign risk file in agreement with colleagues in the region, taking the responsibility for tactical changes to the Campaign to keep delivery on track and delivery of targets;
Build and maintain a network of senior and working-level contacts across government, and industry in the region to help promote the UK as a key partner in the sector, with a particular focus on infrastructure, aerospace advanced manufacturing and clean energy solutions.
Develop and cultivate successful relationships with key stakeholders in London and East Africa, relying on senior contacts and specialist knowledge;
Work closely with the stakeholders in London (DBT, FCDO and other UK Government departments), helping to ensure continued priority, support and resources for the region;
Provide expert advice to UK exporters and investors on doing business in East Africa and Strategic Relationship Management of key accounts.

Resources Managed:

Management of a campaign budget

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential on arrival:

To succeed in this exciting and challenging role, you will need the following:
Strong track record of business development/sales/consulting experience, proven market awareness of the national and regional business environment;
Strong understanding of/experience in the advanced engineering and clean energy sectors
Track record of delivering projects in virtual/regional teams.
Experience in government relations and or public sector;
Ability to work in a diverse and cross-cultural environment;
College / University level degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience;
At least 4 years of commercial experience;
A record of delivering commercial outcomes;
Commercial and economic awareness;
An innovative attitude especially towards customer service and performance management;
Excellent communication skills;
Proven ability to develop relationships with customers and stakeholders;
Fluency in English and Swahili, both oral and written;
Strong IT skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office and the Internet.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Experience of running/overseeing regional campaigns
Knowledge of the political economy of East Africa

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Deputy Estates Manager at British High Commission Nairobi

Main purpose of job

The job holder will lead a large and diverse team of technicians from various disciplines in delivering a safe, fit-for-purpose and efficient Estate that meets Health and Safety compliance standards of the UK. They will collaborate with the Deputy Estates Manager – Accommodation in project delivery and day-to-day running of the Estate.

They’ll use their experience in contstruction, facilities management and/or health and safety in delivering a programme of works to keep the High Commission, its offices and residential Estate maintained to high health and safety standards, escalating any major concerns to the Estates Manager for guidance. They will work with the UK Technical Works Supervisor’s (TWSs) and Senior Regional Technical Lead (SRTL) to ensure UK compliance standards are achieved across the Estate.

They will be responsible for supplier management of numerous goods and services related to technical works, and positively contribute to a cost reduction strategy within Estate team programmes and budgets to achieve further efficiences in the Technical Works Group.

They will deliver high standards of customer service (in person and in written form) and be responsive to customer requests in a concise, clear and empathetic way.

Roles and responsibilities

Project Management (25%):

Using their construction, facilities management or health and safety experience the job holder will ensure technical projects are sequenced and planned for timely delivery of works across the Estate.
Strive for resource efficiencise in project delivery through prioritising work requests knowing when a job isn’t required or can be done differently to achieve a good enough outcome.
Seek advice and implement advice from UK Technical Works Supervisors (TWS) and Senior Regional Technical Lead (SRTL) to ensure projects are designed and delivered to UK standards, including centrally-funded projects.
Provide oversite and quality assurance of Planned, Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules for the Estate and delivering adjustements to the Estate.

Procurement and Supplier Management (25%):

Work with procurement colleagues in fulfilment of tender processes to successful contract award ensuring contracts are in place for maintenance and other services.
Regular oversite and engagement with supplier to ensure contracts are managed effectively against contracts terms and conditions including addressing poor performance where necessary.
Develope scope of works for tender packs and peer review scope of works across the whole BHC office for technical compliance (even if works are not Estates related)

Team Leadership (20%):

Collaborate with the Deputy Estates Manager – Accommodation in the joint delivery of projects, including compliance refurbishements, deputising and covering duties across the Estate Management piece as required.
Recognise good performance through award schemes, 1:1’s, tema meetings and line management meetings, and with the support of HR, where there are incidences of poor performance or disciplinary issues within the technical team, help guide line managers on swift and responsive actions.
Work with mission wide learning and development, mental health first aiders, and first responders to ensure the wider technical team feels supported in a safe working environment.

Health & Safety (15%):

Chair the Post Health & Safety Committee working with the secretariat to develop quarterly agendas, follow-up actions and update senior leadership (at least annually).
Address Health & Safety matters promptly and investigate significant incidents reporting back to HQ as required.
Review, edit and authorise health & safety communication and schedules to ensure they are least intrusive to occupants within the residential estate.

Finance (15%):

Communicate daily with the Estates manager on any finance-related activities within the technical team, and ensure timely payment processing of all Estates technical invoices.
Coordinate capital bids submission annually and ensure prompt escalation of works required for safety compliance valued over £3,000 (or specified threshold) with HQ Global Maintenance teams
Ensure timely reconciliations, receipt and payment for supplier purchases via government procurement card

Resources managed

You will be the direct line manager to:

AO Estates Accommodation & Technical Works Officer
AA Storekeeper
AO General Foreman – Residential
AO General Foreman – Non Residential
AO Health & Safety Officer
AA TWG Office Assistant

Quality Assure and provide leadership to the rest of the Technical Works Group which is approximately 36 pax.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Demonstrable work experience in Construction or Facilities Management or Health & Safety
Supplier management and following procurement processes
Finance/accounting experience
Direct line management and managing a large team experience
Clean driving record with valid Kenyan driving license (must pass a BHC drivers test during interview phase)
Language requirements: Proficient in English and Kiswahili

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Project Management Experience
Customer engagement
NEBOSH Certificate
Degree, Diploma or certificate in Construction or Facilities Management or Health & Safety
Health & Safety training to UK standards

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Regional Crisis Adviser at British High Commission Nairobi

Regional Crisis Adviser (East and West Africa) EO (25/25 NR)

Main purpose of job:

UK diplomatic posts overseas are at the frontline of a UK government response to an overseas crisis affecting British people and interests. This role focuses on ensuring that our staff have the right plans and skills to be able to respond to a range of different crisis scenarios. Within your region you will be responsible for understanding the risks that different posts face and their overall preparedness and providing support, training and advice to help them improve their ability to respond.
You will champion the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) clear crisis management methodology and training products, supported and directed by the FCDO Crisis Management Department in headquarters and working closely with regional crisis leads and consular staff. As one of the two Regional Crisis Advisers for the Sub-Saharan Africa region, you will have opportunities to work together and will both be an important part of the Sub-Saharan Africa Consular and Crisis leadership team. You will feed into broader consular policy in the region and role model the Sub-Saharan Africa Consular Network leadership values.
The role will be based at British High Commission Nairobi, Kenya. However, as a regional role, you will be expected to travel frequently to the Posts across East and West Africa that make up your ‘East and West Africa’ region (known as East & West Africa).
At these posts you will need to be able to form close working relationships with your colleagues at all levels and experience, prioritising posts with the greatest need for support. You will benefit from excellent learning and development opportunities, which will allow you to deepen your crisis management skills as well as a supportive network of colleagues both in HQ and our global network.

Roles and Responsibilities:

You will be one of two Regional Crisis Advisers covering the Sub-Saharan Africa region (the other is based in Cape Town). Role:

Crisis Preparedness and risk: Develop a coherent approach to crisis management at British diplomatic posts across the Sub-Saharan Africa Region by supporting crisis preparedness and tracking risk, providing high quality guidance and training so that posts are well prepared to effectively respond to a crisis, in line with FCDO Crisis Management Department (CMD) policy and guidance.
Crisis Response: To provide support and advice to posts experiencing or approaching a crisis to ensure the most effective response.
Crisis Improvement: To maintain a good understanding of the crisis risks within your region, providing input to and quality assurance of post crisis management plans, highlighting key risks to CMD and the Consular Regional Director (CRD) and applying lessons from crises and exercises. Maintain good relationships with both internal and external crisis management stakeholders to enhance regional risk assessment and horizon scanning.

Responsibilities:

Network and Post Support: To prioritise crisis preparedness work in your region based on an understanding of risk and horizon scanning. To act as expert adviser to the Embassy or High Commission Crisis Management Committee making recommendations to ensure policy and guidance is followed by Posts. To encourage and help embed a ‘whole of mission approach’ to planning and crisis preparedness.
Quality Assurance: To advise our overseas Embassies and High Commissions on development of their crisis management plans (CMPs), and crisis preparedness, working to achieve a consistent quality across the region, merging local knowledge with central crisis management guidance. You will provide support and guidance on approval of all the CMPs in your region. Work with CMD’s Preparedness and Risk Team to identify risks, capability and capacity gaps and to help posts take steps to improve their preparedness.
Training & Exercising: Deliver engaging crisis training in your region liaising closely with the CMD Training & Exercising Team and using the latest training approaches and materials. Identify any potential learning/skills gaps in crisis management techniques and work with CMD to address them. Help CMD to coordinate and prioritise regional exercises and assist in the delivery of overseas training events. Support crisis managers to encourage colleagues to complete the crisis content of the International Academy’s foundation level. Champion the various learning methods to help promote and develop crisis management learning in region.
Stakeholder Engagement: To ensure good understanding of host country and regional crisis structures and maintain up-to-date liaison contacts. Engagement with senior leadership will be critical, delivering constructive feedback to those seniors will be a core skill.
Lessons Learned: participate in and facilitate where appropriate (e.g. for locally managed crises), the crisis lessons learned process. To identify, record and share best practice regionally. Working with CMD to ensure lessons learned are taken forward and incorporated back into CMPs across the region.
Crisis Management Portal: act as a champion for our Crisis IT system ‘CM Portal’. Ensure relevant staff across the region keep their skills and access up to date to reflect latest developments of the Crisis IT system.
Crisis Response: working with CMD and the CRD provide advice and support to Embassies or High Commissions in crisis.
Corporate: Up to 10% of your time will be spent on Kenya platform contributions (corporate and policy), including support for crisis preparedness in Kenya as well as support for tone or more of the various people-centred committees that enable the BHC Nairobi platform to thrive.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

Responsible for managing a regional travel budget

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Excellent English language skills (written and oral)
Understanding of and an ability to work in an international or governmental organization.
Excellent inter-personal, communication and team working skills.
Excellent presentational, organisational skills and a proactive approach.
Resilience, with ability to work unsupervised and innovate
Self-starter with strong time management skills – able to work to deadlines and targets and manage a sometimes-heavy workload while safeguarding your own personal resilience.
Excellent IT skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, MS Teams)

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Familiarity with FCDO’s crisis management policy and procedures would be helpful. The successful candidate will benefit from training and development through the FCDO’s International Academy’s Consular and Crisis faculty.
Experience of providing training in a professional environment, ideally with an externally validated professional accreditation, such as CIPD.
Familiarity with crisis management issues and techniques and an ability to understand risks across a range issues.
Familiarity with UK consular procedures

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Personal Assistant to the High Commissioner EO (22/25 NR)

Main purpose of job:

To provide professional administrative and organisational support to the High Commissioner ensuring smooth management of their office. This includes managing their diary, handling correspondence and serving as the key liaison between the High Commissioner and staff across the British High Commission.

We are seeking a dynamic individual who can manage a broad range of responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-profile environment with excellent organisation, problem solving, information management and communication skills. The role requires good judgement, the ability to anticipate needs and strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

He/she will be required to ensure the most effective use of HC’s time, work with enthusiasm, empathy and a willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances. It also requires proactivity and good collaboration skills.

The Job Holder will form part of the Private Office Team and will be required to work closely with other members of the team including the Chief of Staff to the High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioners’, the Personal Assistants to the Deputy High Commissioners’ and the Events and Residence Manager.

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Personal Assistant to the Deputy High Commissioner/ Development Director, Private Office(AO) (23/25 NR)

Main purpose of job:

To provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) ensuring smooth management of their office. This includes managing their diary, handling correspondence and serving as the key liaison between the Deputy High Commissioner and stakeholders.

The Job Holder will arrange internal and external engagements including official events, and plan through changes in response to daily and weekly priorities. This position requires attention to detail, ability to prioritize and deconflict requests. The job holder should also have good organisation skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances. It also requires proactivity, excellent communication and good collaboration skills.

He/she will form part of the Private Office team and will be required to work closely with the Chief of Staff to the High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioners’ and the Personal Assistant to the High Commissioner

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Aviation Security Coordinator EO – (21/25 NR)

Main purpose of job:

The Aviation Security Coordinator (ASCO) for Kenya and Ethiopia, who will be based at our High Commission in Nairobi, will directly support the Aviation Security Project Delivery Manager (based in London) in building and sustaining relationships with the Kenyan and Ethiopian governments and other key stakeholders on a wide range of aviation security issues in order to help deliver the Department for Transport’s core objectives of improving aviation security standards, building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels to facilitate this. The Aviation Security Project Delivery Manager for Kenya and Ethiopia will travel regularly to Kenya and Ethiopia. The ASCO will be responsible for engaging with stakeholders to arrange meetings for these visits.

The successful candidate will need excellent administration skills, and to be able to prioritise and cope well under pressure. On any given day, they will be working to a variety of workstreams and across various projects, with changing circumstances and priorities. They will need to be proactive (for example, resolving issues by a telephone call or visit where more appropriate), have good judgement (including knowing when to escalate issues) and be highly organised, keeping track of deadlines and requests. An ability to work independently, seeking guidance where required is essential.

This is a varied and interesting position – the jobholder can expect to get a good background on Aviation Security in both the UK and in our host countries. As well as the core duties set out in the job description, there will be scope to liaise with other CT colleagues within the diplomatic mission.

Travel will be required to Ethiopia for meetings and to support capability development and aviation security assessment activity. Travel to the UK may be possible to support inward visits and attend internal meeting

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Electrician & Generator Technician at British High Commission Nairobi

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

They will be expected to conduct themselves professionally and uphold the highest standards of electrical and mechanical safety in all aspects of their work. This role is critical in maintaining the operational reliability and safety of electrical and generator systems throughout the estate.

The post holder will ensure the safe and effective execution of:

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Reactive maintenance
Fault finding and diagnostics
Design, construction, inspection, and testing of Low Voltage (LV) electrical & generator equipment and installations

Roles and responsibilities

Electrician Duties (70%)

Carry out planned maintenance activities, projects, refurbishments and react to electrical breakdowns or faults in a timely, professional & customer focused manner.
Execute repairs and works safely and in accordance with the quality standards of the FCDO, industry best practice, British standards and Kenyan electrical regulations & requirements where applicable to LV domestic / housing electrical works and light industrial / commercial plant and equipment.
Safely perform electrical testing and produce electrical installation condition reports or electrical installation certificates as required and on completion of works.
Actively contribute to safe working practices and ensure all work is undertaken safely by self and others
Identify materials required and create work package(s) for refurbishment, improvement, renewal and re-wire to ensure the electrical installation meets the electrical compliance standards of the FCO, the current edition of BS7671, Kenyan electrical regulations & requirements where applicable and any other relevant standard(s).
Produce comprehensive bills of materials and estimates of costs for high quality electrical components, labor and materials.
Demonstrate continuous improvement in all areas of work to achieve best value for money, safety compliance and standards of building

Generator (Electrical & Mechanical) Technician Duties – 30%

Duties around Generator (Electrical & Mechanical) will predominately be required during periods of leave by the lead Generator Technician and during periods of peak work demand by the generator technician.
Typically, duties may include Routine electrical maintenance low voltage (LV), electrical design for small projects, electrical construction, test & inspection, undertaking full building re-wires, fault finding, Consumer Board & Distribution Board replacement, repairs to installations, installation of circuit accessories, Industrial Control panel repairs / modification, repairs and replacement to wiring in commercial buildings and special locations (swimming pools etc.) Working at height and outside work may be required on occasion including on high-risk plant (e.g. Sewerage Plant), Run load bank tests on diesel generators, change filters and perform standard service on units.
Support electrical projects, repairs and renewals / Re-wire, adjust and install control panels and voltage regulators, producing technical reports, accurate time frames for completion of works, outlining all resources required, start date, end date, project milestones and dependencies.
Diagnose and repair any issues found during initial testing, perform voltage changes on generators based on requirements adjusting speed controls and various settings as deemed necessary
Share knowledge with colleagues in electrical methods including design, installation, inspection & test.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge on Automation of generators and control systems, including ATS and other electrical control systems.
Liaise with technical & non-technical colleagues to provide updates on works progress in a suitable language that is understood by all parties.

Resources managed:

On occasion the job holder may be required to supervise contractors

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Certificate in electrical installation from a recognized government institution
Knowledge and experience in low voltage electrical installation inspection and testing.
Can demonstrate at least 4 years of hands-on Generator and LV Electrical work experience with ability to diagnose and repair mechanical issues on diesel gensets
Can Demonstrate In-depth understanding of diesel engine and/or generator technology
Proficient with estimating time required to complete tasks
IT / Computer literate; familiar with Microsoft word, spread sheet and Outlook
Holder of valid driver’s license with at least 3 years clean driving record and be a safe competent driver (accident free for three years. A driver’s test will be conducted before offer of employment.
Exceptional communication skills, attention to detail and initiative, as well as good customer service skills
A flexible approach and good team working skill
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must have knowledge of hand and power tools.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Be familiar with the required Health & Safety standards governing the electrician role
Knowledge to read and understand blueprints
Apprentice trained Electrician and Generator electrical mechanic
HV experience
LV Inspection & Test
Able to multi-Skill. The applicant should list any other technical skills and experience they have in Mechanical, Welding etc.

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Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

Roles and responsibilities

Electrician Duties (70%)

Generator (Electrical & Mechanical) Technician Duties – 30%

Resources managed:

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

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