Director General Economic Development

The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK’s work to end extreme poverty. DFID is a dynamic, professional and diverse government department and a world leader in its field. We are ending the need for aid by creating jobs, unlocking the potential of girls and women and helping to save lives when humanitarian emergencies hit. If you are looking for a job worth getting up for in the morning, you are looking in the right place.

In this role you will lead on delivering DFID’s Economic Development Strategy, and have direct responsibility for an annual programme spend of £1.8 billion in 2013/14.  You will set direction for, engage and galvanise a team of 150 staff.

You will represent DFID and the UK Government at high level meetings of the international development community, and be part of the Cabinet Secretary’s Top 200 team that leads the Civil Service.

If you would like to know more about DFID and the role, read the Appointment Brief and please visit: www.dfid.gov.uk

DFID is an equal opportunities employer and selection is on merit. Candidates should be UK nationals, nationals of a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA), Swiss or Turkish nationals or Commonwealth citizens.

For more information, including how to apply, please refer to the website of Saxton Bampfylde, our employment agency advisor, at www.saxbam.com/jobs using job reference DFAK. Alternatively, email DFAK@saxbam.com or telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0890  (during office hours).

Applications should arrive not later than noon on Monday 6 January 2014.