Working for British High Commission Port Louis

General information

The work of the British High Commission ranges from helping distressed British nationals, to political and economic analysis, to tackling climate change, to promoting UK-Mauritius trade and much much more. From time to time we have jobs on offer that cover all of these areas.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British High Commission in Port Louis or other government departments in Mauritius, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website.

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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. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

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Communications and Programmes Officer Mauritius

This is an exciting opportunity at the heart of the British High Commission’s Political & Programmes Section. The job holder will lead on communications activity at the British High Commission in Mauritius, including organising external events, establishing and managing stakeholder relations, and developing and managing innovative social media activities.  The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and able strategist who can calibrate the right messages, identify the correct audiences, and shape communications through a range of communication channels.

The job holder will also work closely with the Head of Political & Programmes on planning and delivery of the High Commission’s development projects.  This involves collaboration with project implementing partners and stakeholders to help manage and monitor projects, and ensure UK funds are spent in a cost effective and timely manner. The successful candidate will have programme management experience.

Below is the link to view more details and apply for the Communications and Programmes Officer (04/23PL) position in Port Louis.

The vacancy is available to view online at: Communications and Programmes Officer for the Port Louis post (04/23 PL).

Closing date: 17 Dec 2023

Kindly check your application carefully before you submit. Once you have submitted you cannot make any changes to your application.