Jobs

This is an up-to-date list of vacancies across DFID offices in the UK and overseas. Under each vacancy, you’ll find more detail about the role and information on how to apply.

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Strategic Sourcing – Procurement Manager

A highly experienced procurement professional with an in-depth understanding of procurement processes, strategic sourcing and supplier management, this individual is responsible for devising, developing and implementing tailored procurement strategies and procedures and also for providing senior level guidance across DFID.

Closing date for application is: 01 June 2012

Business Support and Relationship Management - Procurement Manager

A highly experienced procurement professional this individual adds value by devising, developing and implementing strategies to significantly enhance professional procurement and commercial capability across DFID, and building effective extended procurement and key stakeholder networks across the organisation. This will improve support to the business and enhance Procurement Groups customer relationships.

Closing date for application is: 01 June 2012

Deputy Director - Head of Internal Audit

This is a key leadership role that involves leading and inspiring our Internal Audit team. You will use your expertise to support your audit and counter fraud professionals but also to advise on our governance, risk management and control arrangements; provide consultancy; and deliver an effective counter fraud service.

Closing date for application is: 06 June 2012

Education Adviser: DFID Zimbabwe

The UK Government’s Department for International Development is scaling up its support to Zimbabwe from £70m in 2010/11 to £95m in 2014/15 and are looking for an Education Adviser who will be based in Zimbabwe.  The post would be for 3 years initially. An extension would be considered in due course

Closing date for application is: 25 May 2012

Senior HR Business Partner (Glasgow)

The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK Government’s efforts to transform the lives of people living in poor and fragile states. 

As Senior HRBP you will work with DFID’s leaders to ensure their teams are organised, led, staffed and managed in ways that optimize our ability to achieve our goals. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of our HR strategy and policy.

Closing date for application is: 07 June 2012

Senior HR Business Partner (London)

The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK Government’s efforts to transform the lives of people living in poor and fragile states. 
As Senior HRBP you will work with DFID’s leaders to ensure their teams are organised, led, staffed and managed in ways that optimize our ability to achieve our goals. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of our HR strategy and policy. 

Closing date for application is: 07 June 2012

Human Resources Manager - DFID Afghanistan

DFID Afghanistan (DFID A) is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to fill the role of Human Resources Manager within the Resources Team in our office in Kabul. This is a full time permanent post. The post is ideal for someone with experience of Human Resources administration in a busy office environment.

Closing date for application is: 23 May 2012

Speechwriter to the Secretary of State for International Development

DFID is recruiting a speechwriter to the Secretary of State for International Development. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the communications priorities for the Secretary of State and his Ministerial team. Against the backdrop of intense scrutiny of British aid and with the 2015 deadline for the Millennium Development Goals approaching, the post-holder will craft key messages to the UK public and wider world on ending extreme poverty.

Closing date for application is: 06 June 2012