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British High Commission - Nairobi

Upper Hill Road
P.O. Box 30465-00100
Nairobi.

Tel: 254 20 2844 000

Fax: 254 20 2844 088

EXTERNAL APPLICATION FORM

NOTES ON THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

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, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran
status or other category protected by law.

The British High Commission in Nairobi is an equal opportunities employer and appoints on merit
by open competition.

Only the information you provide on this application form will determine if you are short listed for
this vacancy – we will also accept a CV, but no other additional material.

The short-listing process has two stages:

Stage 1 – initial application sift to ensure that you meet the minimum criteria.

Stage 2 – your capability of doing the advertised job (based on your qualifications and experience)
will be considered.

If short-listed, we will invite you to an interview/assessment centre. Prior to attendance you will be
asked to provide proof of identity, nationality and immigration. At the interview/assessment centre
we will ask you to bring original documentation as proof of identity, nationality, immigration status
and your current address. For some posts which require National Security Vetting in addition to a
Baseline Standard check1 we may also ask you to complete a security questionnaire. Only the
information provided by the successful candidate(s) will be processed.

An offer of appointment will be dependent on you successfully completing all stages of the
Baseline Standard check1 and being granted medical clearance. For some posts either National
Security Vetting or host government clearance may also be required.

1. A Baseline Personnel Security Standard (Baseline Standard) check will be carried out on all
potential employees before they are employed. As part of this check, we will confirm your
identity; your nationality and immigration status; your employment history for the last 3
years and if you have any criminal record.

POSITION: Regional Advisor: North Rift

GRADE: SEO (A2L)
VACANCIES: X1
SALARY: KES 5,915,176 per ANNUM
DURATION: Fixed term (2 years)
REFERENCE NO: KEN/0322
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CLOSING DATE: 13/03/2022 At 11:59pm

From which publication(s) or other
source(s) did you learn of this post?

Section 1: Personal Details

Full name (with family or

last name in capitals)

Title (e.g., Mr, Mrs, Miss,

Ms, Dr)

Permanent address
including Postcode

Mailing address, if different

Phone number (Home)

Phone number (Work)

Mobile

E-mail

Daytime telephone number

Nationality

Do you have the right to

work in the country of
application? Please provide
the full details.
Disability:
The disability provisions of the UK Equality Act (2010) defines a
disabled person as ‘a person who has or has had in the past a
physical or mental impairment which has substantial long term
adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day
activities’.
Do you consider yourself to be Should you be invited for an
a person with a disability interview, do you have any
under this definition? specific access requirements?

YES NO YES NO
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Section 2: Educational, Technical and Professional Qualifications
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List secondary and post school qualifications by subject, class, level or grade of award and/or
other professional qualifications. The British High Commission is primarily interested in the highest
educational level you have achieved).

Qualification Issuing Body/Institute

Please list any professional associations and/or learned societies of which you are a member.
Please indicate if your name appears on a professional register.

Section 3: Career History

Please describe your career to date, starting with your most recent employment first and work in
reverse order. Please clearly indicate any service or work overseas and state the country

Date Employer (Name & Address) Position/Job Title

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Section 4: Periods unaccounted for (e.g., career breaks, unemployment etc)

Please indicate any career breaks of periods of unemployment. Provide the details thereof in
detail.

Section 5: Expression of interest

Please provide us with a brief explanation (in less than 1000 words) on why you are applying for
this particular position. Being clear the reasons why you believe you are the most suitable
candidate for the position.

When giving examples, you should bring out areas of strength, specific interest in the type of work
and/or career development needs.
Section 6: Your Skills and Abilities

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Please refer to the Job Description as well as any Professional/Technical Competencies and/or
International Competencies referred therein.

In no more than 250 words per competency; please state why you feel you have the necessary
skills for this post under the headings of these behaviours and competencies.

Please use the STAR method. The STAR method is a structured manner of responding to a
question by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation (using
1 or 2 scenarios) you are describing.

The HMG Civil Service Behaviours are available by clicking this link

Also included in this is an explanation of expected behaviours at each level: Level 3 (HEO and
SEO or equivalent)

Changing and improving

Communicating and influencing

Working together

Delivering at pace

Ï Your Information

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The Data Protection Act 2018 controls how your personal information is used by organisations,
businesses or the government.

For more information: https://www.gov.uk/data-protection

DECLARATION

When you are satisfied you have completed all the questions fully, please sign below to affirm that
the information you have provided is to the best of your knowledge true and complete. If you
provide any information which you know is false, or if you withhold relevant information, this may
lead to your application being rejected or, if you have already been appointed, to your dismissal.

Signature

Date

Important!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A FIXED TERM (2 YEARS) CONTRACT

HOW TO APPLY:
 Internal candidates should notify their Line Managers of their intent on applying for any
position on Level Transfer or Promotion.
 All candidates must complete the application form in full and send it to
AfricaHRHubApplication2@fcdo.gov.uk
 Evidence must be provided against ALL behaviours for an application to be eligible. Please
read ALL instructions and guidance carefully.
 Please quote the following reference number when applying “KEN/0322”. Failure to do so may
result in your application not being viewed.
 Closing date of applications is 11:59pm on 13/03/2022. Applications shown as being received
after this time will not be accepted.
 While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be
contacted.
 Feedback will only be given to candidates who reached the interview stage.
 Applicants must be legally authorised to live and work in the country of application.
 Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their
salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
 The current legacy DFID Terms and Conditions of Employment will apply to all internal locally
employed staff on promotion.
 Failure to follow the outlined procedure may result in the application not being considered.

The British High Commission in Nairobi is committed to equal opportunities in its staffing policy
and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or
disability. Selection will be on merit. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.