Deputy Head of Mission, Kyrgyzstan
Jennifer Tasker
Biography
Jennifer Tasker has been Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Bishkek since January 2019.
She is responsible for the efficient running of the Embassy and for deputising for the Ambassador in his absence. In addition, Jennifer is also Her Majesty’s Consul to the Kyrgyz Republic.
Jennifer joined the FCO in 2013 and has served overseas in Afghanistan and Kazakhstan.
Deputy Head of Mission, Kyrgyzstan
The Deputy Head of Mission is a senior diplomat and typically a key advisor to the Ambassador or High Commissioner. The Deputy is responsible for the daily management of an overseas Embassy or High Commission. They will represent the UK’s interests in the absence of the Ambassador as Chargé d’Affaires. A senior ranking Deputy may also take the title Minister. Smaller missions may not have a Deputy Head.