Juliette John
Biography
Juliette John was appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republics of Senegal, Guinea-Bissau and Cabo Verde in April 2022 (responsibility for Cabo Verde moved to British Embassy Lisbon in February 2024). Prior to this appointment she was the Development Director at the British Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Since joining the UK civil service in 2000, she has served in a wide range of roles. Juliette was the Head of UK’s Joint Sahel Department from 2018 to 2019, Head of the Department for International Development’s (DFID) Africa Regional Department from 2017 to 2018 and Head of DFID’s Yemen Office from 2014 to 2017.
She also served in New Delhi and as Private Secretary to the DFID Secretary of State and, separately, as Principal Private Secretary to the DFID Permanent Secretary.
Juliette holds a Master in Public Policy from Princeton University and an MA in International Relations from the University of St Andrews. She speaks fluent French.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Juliette John
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2020 to 2022 | Kinshasa, Development Director |
| 2018 to 2019 | UK Joint Sahel Department, Head |
| 2017 to 2018 | Department for International Development (DFID), Head, Africa Regional Department |
| 2016 | Cabinet Office, Deputy Director (Policy), London Anti-Corruption Summit |
| 2014 to 2017 | DFID, Head, Yemen Office |
| 2011 to 2013 | DFID, Principal Private Secretary to the Permanent Secretary |
| 2009 to 2011 | New Delhi, DFID Head of Policy and Communications |
| 2009 | UK Defence Academy, Higher Command and Staff Course |
| 2006 to 2008 | DFID, Head of International Conflict Team |
| 2005 to 2006 | DFID, Private Secretary to the Secretary of State |
| 2000 to 2004 | Home Office then DFID, Fast Stream |
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British Ambassador to Senegal
The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the embassy and its consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.