View Vacancy - Prosperity Assistant

Main purpose of job:

To help Cameroon realise its economic potential by opening markets, encouraging transparency, tackling corruption   and promoting sustainable growth, whilst supporting UK companies to do   business in the country.

Roles and responsibilities / what will   the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

• Monitor   developments and report on business and economic issues in Cameroon, and how   they impact on the business environment;
• Develop key contacts with Cameroonian   representatives from government, industry and international institutions, and   identify opportunities to engage with them on matters relating to the   business environment; advocate for fair and transparent treatment of UK   companies;
• Coordinate with the international business   community, other countries, international organisations and NGOs to resolve   market challenges, promote fair practices and advocate UK policy; act as the   main point of contact for the Business Coalition Against Corruption in   Cameroon;
• Consider how prosperity work can be linked   into other activities at post, eg communications, visits;
• Plan and deliver events and visits;
• Support the Head of the Political Team on   programme management/project work;
• Provide support and cover for the UK Trade and Investment officer as and when necessary.

• 2-3   years experience in economic affairs, trade promotion or similar.
• Thorough understanding of the domestic economy in Cameroon, including its   business practices, investment market, laws, regulations and policies
• Excellent written and spoken English and French (this will be tested at   interview)
• Fully IT literate
• GCE advanced level certificate or equivalent