View Vacancy - Economic, Commercial and Projects Officer HEO (01/22 CKY)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Economic and Prosperity

Main purpose of job:

To promote and deliver UK priorities in Guinea including increasing UK investment and commercial interest in Guinea, benefiting both countries and supporting Guinea’s long-term economic development. Leading on Embassy International Programme projects and Chevening scholarship programme.   Provide insight through economic and political analysis. Line managing a team of two.


Roles and responsibilities:

Economic and political analysis and reporting

Analysis and reporting of economic and political developments in Guinea and impact on the UK.

International Programme project management

Lead on Embassy International Programme projects including the call for bids, selection of bids, monitoring and evaluating in line with International Programme policy including final reports and undertaking field visits. Lead on Embassy Chevening Scholarship Programme and other Embassy project opportunities.

Support to UK commercial interests 

Provide updates and briefing for UK companies on opportunities and developments in Guinea.   Support and advise British companies operating in Guinea. Lobby the Government of Guinea and key stakeholders on behalf of the UK government and UK companies. Liaise with stakeholders to facilitate trade missions and meetings. Review and update gov.uk Overseas Business Risk Report. Organise quarterly British Business Group receptions.

Networking

Build and maintain a strong network of contacts including with the international donor community as well as civil society organisations and government of Guinea to strengthen co-ordination and complementarity of UK activities.

Support to all other Embassy work 

As needed, including Communications and Public Affairs, Protocol, Events and Crisis Management.

Representation of the UK 

Represent the Embassy at economic meetings and other events both with Government institutions and International Financial Institutions. Representation in the absence of the Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission.

Management of staff

Line manage two colleagues: the Protocol and Political Officer and the Communication and Events Manager.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

The International Programme Fund. Line Management of one CBS AO and one CBS EO

  • University Bachelors Degree
  • 3 years professional experience
  • Previous staff management
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point
  • Numerical and Budget Management Abilities
  • Fluent written, oral and reading in English and French
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Understanding national and local political / economic climate
  • University Bachelors or Masters Degree in Economics, Business Studies or related discipline.
  • Proven analysis and reporting skills
  • Previous experience of working in an international organisation / Embassy
Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace, Leadership, Working Together, Developing Self and Others
10 June 2022
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
Africa
Guinea
Conakry
British Embassy
1
GNF 16,784,741 (gross per month) plus GNF 150,000.00 (Transport Allowance)
18 July 2022

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

The position offers opportunity for learning and development on the job, including through attendance at online seminars, workshops and building relationships with relevant contacts.

Online training courses are also available.

There may be an opportunity to attend regional or UK training.


Working patterns:

Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30, Friday 08:00 – 13:00 

  • Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
  • We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
  • Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
  • Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.  
  • Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted. 
  • The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position. 
  • Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Conakry are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Guinea. 
  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
  • The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
  1. Obtain the relevant permit
  2. Pay the fees for the permit
  3. Make arrangements to relocate
  4. Meet the costs to relocation 
  • Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
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  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
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