Employment Opportunities at DFID - Ends : 29 March 2016 at 2.30pm UK time

Would you like to help DFID rise to the challenge of reducing world Poverty?

To increase our capacity to provide advice, technical assistance and deliver programmes around the developing world DFID wants to create a database of experienced development professionals that we can call upon to fill permanent and fixed term positions. We are looking for Senior Advisers/Team Leader and Advisers in the field of:

• Conflict
• Education
• Humanitarian
• Private Sector Development
• Statistics

If successful you will remain on our database for 12 months, during which time vacancies may arise in our overseas offices and UK headquarters in London and East Kilbride, Scotland. Many vacancies will be in post-conflict and conflict affected countries and, if offered a permanent position, you will be required to visit and work in such countries during your first few years of employment with DFID. Overseas postings are usually for periods of 6 months up to 3 years depending on location. If you are posted overseas you will be provided with accommodation and a travel package and may be entitled to tax free cost of living and hardship allowances in addition to your salary.

DFID is an equal opportunities employer and selection is on merit.

Candidates must be UK nationals, nationals of a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA), Swiss or Turkish Nationals or Commonwealth citizens.

To find out more about our vacancies and apply please visit Civil Service jobs

DFID is an interesting and dynamic place to work, find out more about DFID.

Closing date for applications: 29 March 2016 at 2.30pm UK time