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Application Form
If you are applying for more than one post you must use a different form for each application
Type in the white boxes only
Nationality, residency, mobility, security clearance and age – read this note before answering
the questions below
1. The successful applicant will need to hold Afghan citizenship.
2. The successful candidate will need to undertake a basic security check which will include
provision of references from previous employers as well as further background checks
3. DFID observes the UK national retirement age of 65. All staff have the right to request to
work beyond 65, should they wish.
I can demonstrate my eligibility for this
post and am prepared to meet the
additional requirements laid out above.
Personal Details
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Evening telephone number or mobile
(include country code):
Qualifications - Educational
Qualifications-Educational 1
Qualification Titles:
Grade or Level:
Examining Body:
Qualifications-Educational 2
Qualification Titles:
Grade or Level:
Examining Body:
Qualifications-Educational 3
Qualification Titles:
Grade or Level:
Examining Body:
QUALIFICATIONS- PROFESSIONAL
Please provide details of any professional qualifications you have obtained and any professional
associations or learned societies of which you are a member. Please indicate if your name
appears on a professional register.
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PERSONAL QUALITIES and SKILLS REQUIRED
Please refer to the job description, person specification DFID’s CS competency framework at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-
development/about/recruitment and say in no more than 250 words per competency, how your
skills, abilities, knowledge and experience demonstrate your suitability for the position. We place
great emphasis on the information you provide in demonstrating your competences and skills
required and related to the position you apply. Please note that the information provided in
response to DFID competencies will be used for selection purposes.
Civil Service Competencies required for this position are listed below. Please provide
evidence/ examples in the space provided under each.
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4. Delivering at Pace
Technical Competencies required for this position are listed below. Please provide
evidence/ examples in the space provided under each. Please refer to the job description and
vacancy pack for more details on technical competencies and say in no more than 250 words per
competency, how your skills, abilities, knowledge and experience demonstrate your suitability for
the position. We place great emphasis on the information you provide in demonstrating your
competences and skills required and related to the position you apply. Please note that the
information provided in response to DFID competencies will be used for selection purposes.
2. Collecting and Analysing Data and Evidence for Effective Decision Making
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3. Communicating and Sharing Monitoring and Evaluation Findings, Knowledge and Expertise
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REASONS for APPLYING
Please say in no more than 500 words why you are applying for this post, including why you think
your academic and career history qualifies you for this post. Further information may be provided
in your CV, up to a maximum of 4 pages.
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:
ATTACH YOUR CV (max 3 pages and include information about any gaps in
employment).
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Your Information
The Data Protection Act 1998 gives rights to individuals in respect of personal
data held about them by others and as directed by the Act. You should know
the following:
The information you give on the application form will be used by DFID and
any external recruitment consultant and/or organisation appointed by us to
help with the recruitment process. It will also be used for research and
statistical analysis. The information in relation to your application and this
recruitment process will be held on both electronic and paper format.
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