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DFID Recruitment: A Guide15 August 2003About DFID | 1. Employment in the United Kingdom | 2. Employment outwith the United Kingdom | 3. Recruitment in developing countries | 4. Associate Professional Officers Scheme (APOS) | 5. Consultancy Opportunities | 6. UN Opportunities | 7. EC Opportunities | 8. Voluntary Work | Appendix A: Member States of the European Economic Area (EEA) | Appendix B: Sources of awards for postgraduate students | Appendix C: Other organisations concerned with employment in educationAbout DFIDThe Department for International Development (DFID) is the UK Government department responsible for promoting sustainable development and reducing poverty. The central focus of the Government's policy, based on the 1997 and 2000 White Papers on International Development, is a commitment to the internationally agreed Millennium Development Goals, to be achieved by 2015. These seek to:
DFID's assistance is concentrated in the poorest countries of sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, but also contributes to poverty reduction and sustainable development in middle-income countries, including those in Latin America and Eastern Europe. DFID works in partnership with governments committed to the Millennium Development Goals, with civil society, the private sector and the research community. It also works with multilateral institutions, including the World Bank, United Nations agencies, and the European Commission. DFID has headquarters in London and East Kilbride, offices in many developing countries, and staff based in British embassies and high commissions around the world. 1. Employment in the United Kingdom1.1 General Information 1.2 Administrative Grades C2 Administrative Staff are expected to work as part of a team and would be asked to undertake the following duties: distribution of documents; faxing; photocopying; filing of documents; computer-based work. Personal Qualities 1.3 Grade B2 (Executive Officer) Junior Managers 1.4 Advisers and Senior Managers 1.5 Specialist Staff 1.6 Fast Stream Mr Martin Briggs 1.7 Internship Schemes, Studentships and Work Placement ProgrammesThe Windsor Fellowship (WF) Asma Hussain The Summer Development Programme (SDP) Patrick Brown 1.8 Temporary Administrative Vacancies Ms Emma Douglas Mr Mark Wood Ms Josephine Sammons Select Appointments ADECCO Manpower Office Angels Reed Employment Services Coby Phillips Crone Corkhill Limited 1.9 Translators and Interpreters Translation and Interpretation Services 1.10 Nationality Criteria For a list of member states of the European Economic Area, and of the European Union, see Appendix A. 2. Employment outwith the United Kingdom2.1 General Information 2.2 Health and Population
Applicants for DFID posts in these areas need to be well qualified and should have considerable experience in their specialism, both in the UK and in developing countries. It is also desirable that applicants possess, as far as possible, training, management and policy development skills. You may wish to contact the International Health Exchange (IHE), a charity that recruits health workers for relief and development agencies. IHE provides information about jobs through the Health Exchange Magazine, the job supplement to the magazine, and their computerised register of health workers. The job supplement and magazine, published each month on an alternate basis, publicises posts for health workers around the world. 2.3 Teaching 2.4 Nationality Criteria For a list of member states of the European Economic Area, and of the European Union, see Appendix A. 3. Recruitment in developing countries3.1 General Information 3.2 Nationality Criteria 4. Associate Professional Officers Scheme (APOS) (Up-dated at 15 August 2003)There will be no recruitment to the APO Scheme this year. Discussions are continuing on the future of the scheme and what might happen next year and thereafter. A new scheme recruiting junior professionals is being developed to replace APOS. This will operate on similar principles to the Civil Service Fast Stream. It is not yet clear when this new scheme will begin. Discussions continue on how to manage a smooth transition between APOS and the proposed new scheme. This may mean further APOS recruitment in 2004. It is almost certain that there will be no support offered for academic study under any further APOS recruitment or as part of any new scheme. Further information should be available by the end of October and, once final details are agreed, information regarding any forthcoming recruitment will be available here. 5. Consultancy OpportunitiesDFID's Procurement Department recruits for short-term self-employed consultants. The majority of opportunities for solo consultants require considerable experience in their specialism, often within a developing country. Applicants from all nationalities can be considered for Consultancy positions. Those interested in short-term consultancy opportunities should contact the Management Services Section. Details of current consultancy opportunities can also be found on the DFID website at www.dfid.gov.uk under 'Contracts'. Management Services Section 6. UN OpportunitiesDFID no longer actively recruits under the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) programme. Applicants may wish to approach UN agencies direct to ascertain if they have any vacancies for JPOs. Alternatively, one means of entry into the UN system is by registering as a UN Volunteer. Any future UN posts that may arise, including DFID-supported posts under the Junior Professional Officer programme, will be advertised in the UK national press and on the DFID website. Information about positions within the UN can be obtained from: Department of Public Information Support to the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Scheme DescriptionThe Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme provides young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multi-lateral technical co-operation. JPOs are usually under 32 years of age. Currently, 21 donor countries participate in the Programme. JPOs serve primarily in one of the country offices of the participating agencies in the developing countries. Under the supervision of a senior staff member, JPOs work with international and national staff and are involved in the identification, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the UN agencies-supported programmes. Purposes of assignments vary and may have a country-specific, regional, sector-based or thematic focus. The UN agencies participating in the Programme try to match individual's qualifications and interests with the requirements of the country office. DFID's policy For a number of UN bodies, especially UNDP appointments, the JPO Centre in Copenhagen would undertake recruitment following their full and open procedures; other UN bodies may undertake their own recruitment. DFID would not normally be involved in the recruitment process beyond agreeing the Terms of Reference as part of the programme. Anyone enquiring about JPO posts should contact the JPO Centre in Copenhagen, contact details are: Vitaly Vanshelboim 7. EC OpportunitiesRecruitment for the European Commission's Community Training Programme for Junior Experts normally takes place biennially. As posts arise, they will be advertised on the DFID website at www.dfid.gov.uk under 'Recruitment'. Information about employment with the EC can be obtained from: European Commission 8. Voluntary WorkAlthough DFID provides substantial support to voluntary organisations based within the United Kingdom, we do not recruit volunteers directly. If you are interested in volunteer work, try the voluntary organisations listed on the website of BOND ( www.bond.org.uk ), whose membership comprises many of the principal voluntary development organisations in the UK, or World Service Enquiry ( www.wse.org.uk ), or TimeBank/Intervol ( www.intervol.org.uk ). NB: Links to Third Party Websites DFID's website provides links to sites of other organisations maintained by third parties. A link does not constitute an endorsement of the content, viewpoint, accuracy, opinions, policies, products, services or accessibility of that website. Links to third-party websites are provided as a convenience to the user; DFID does not control, endorse or recommend their content. Once a user links to another website from this website, that user is subject to the terms and conditions of that website. Appendix A: Member States of the European Economic Area (EEA)AUSTRIA * Those countries marked * are also members of the European Union. Appendix B: Sources of awards for postgraduate studentsEngineering & Physical Sciences Research Council Training Awards Group (Studentships) Natural Environment Research Council British Council Department for Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Department for Employment and Learning Mr K Armstrong Student Awards Agency for Scotland The Arts and Humanities Research Board You may also wish to consider the Voluntary Agencies Directory, (published by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations), or the Youth Funding Guide (published by the Directory of Social Change), as a way of identifying alternative sources of funding. Copies of either of the above should be available at any main library. Appendix C: Other organisations concerned with employment in educationAssociation of Commonwealth Universities Association of Recognised English Language Services British Council Education and Training OR Bridgewater House OR The Tun Christians Abroad Crown Agents for Overseas Governments and Administrations Department for Education and Skills CFBT Education Services Gabbitas Truman Thring Education Trust International Service International Voluntary Service League for the Exchange of Commonwealth Teachers Service Children's Education (UK) The British Volunteer Programme Voluntary Service Overseas Back to Top |