TNAG-0997-FCO40-1222-Future-staffing-of-Dependent-Territories-1981 — Page 5

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SUMMARY

FUTURE STAFFING IN THE DEPENDENT TERRITORIES (OTHER THAN HONG KONG)

The Problem

To provide staff for Dependent Territories senior posts as the pool of HMOCS experience dries up.

Responsibilities of a Governor

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Varied tasks.

Isolated position. Some skills different from Diplomatic Service but high quality required.

Earlier Proposals

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Trend to use of Diplomatic Service Officers

These now constitute a majority of holders in Dependent Territories posts.

Requirements for period 1981-1990

Between 54 and 66 postings will need to be filled.

Identifiable Existing Manpower

Survey of existing sources. Between 1981 and 1990 about 39 of our requirements could be filled from these sources,

The Gap

There will be a shortfall of about 21.

Filling the Gap

While existing HMOCS talent should be used, more use must be made of Diplomatic Service Officers

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Possible need for Adviser

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Possible Absorption of HMOCS Officers and ex-HMOCS on contract into Diplomatic Service

This is being considered separately.

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Training and Career Planning

Diplomatic Service officers earmarked for Dependent Territories jobs could be trained by postings to suitable FCO departments and middle level Dependent Territories postings and by short training attachments. career planning would be necessary.

Careful

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