The Role
The Foreign Affairs Committee is a committee of members of the House of Commons, responsible for scrutinising the policy, administration and expenditure of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and its associated bodies.
Committee Specialists form part of a small committee team, working on a range of inquiries within the Committee’s subject area to support the scrutiny of government. This includes organising evidence, preparing briefing material, writing draft Committee reports and conducting analysis.
Specialists are expected to be knowledgeable about the Committee’s subject area and to be ready to share knowledge with, and work alongside, other parts of the House Service, while developing and maintaining relevant contacts and networks. Because of the Committee’s current work programme, specialist knowledge on the Middle East and North Africa Region would be an advantage.
The Person
- Up to date subject knowledge and the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge in sometimes unfamiliar areas relevant to the Committee.
- Ability to research and collate material from a range of sources and to analyse it to develop well argued, evidence-based conclusions.
- High-level written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly, impartially and succinctly to a non-specialist audience.
Benefits
- Annual leave starting at 28 days pro rata
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Child care voucher scheme
- Discounted membership of the in-house gym
All applications must be submitted on a House of Commons application form
Candidates who progress to the second stage of assessment on the strength of their written applications will be asked to complete a written test in their own time at home, for submission by noon on Monday 7 December 2015. The strongest candidates on the basis of the application form and completed written test will be invited to interview at the House of Commons on Thursday 10 December.
Candidates who progress to the second stage of assessment on the strength of their written applications will be asked to complete a written test in their own time at home, for submission by noon on Monday 7 December 2015. The strongest candidates on the basis of the application form and completed written test will be invited to interview at the House of Commons on Thursday 10 December.
