View Vacancy - KL - Defence and Security Senior Trade Manager, C4 (L)

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Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
Department for International Trade (DIT)

The primary purpose of this role is to provide British industry with expertise and advice to enable them to export equipment to the Malaysian Armed Forces and the public security sector.  This is a high profile, demanding role which involves regular engagement with the Malaysian Government at the highest levels.

We are looking for a highly organised, self-starter with a strategic approach to developing a network of contacts across Government and local industry.  Candidates must have a good knowledge of the Malaysian defence and public security sectors. The ability to work with limited supervision on  simultaneous multiple tasks to meet deadlines is essential.  Candidates must be strong team players who can work collaboratively on multiple projects including with virtual teams.

Main Duties -

  • Develop and implement the Malaysian Defence and Security campaign, in order to deliver high-value exports for the UK.
  • Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts across relevant parts of the Malaysian Government, including MinDef (military and civilian), Home Affairs, the Police, Customs, MMEA and ESSCOM.
  • Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts across relevant parts of the Malaysian industry that deliver Defence and Public Security products/services to the Government.
  • Maintain knowledge of key players, trends, opportunities and challenges in the Defence & Security sectors in Malaysia, and use this knowledge to advise British businesses on how to do business successfully in Malaysia.
  • Organise events to promote UK defence/security expertise.
  • Manage the UK’s participation in Defence exhibitions in Malaysia (DSA and LIMA).
  • Manage the Malaysian delegation’s visits to British defence exhibitions (Farnborough Air Show and DSEI).
  • Organise and manage complex visit programmes.

This is a challenging role, working with the First Secretary Defence & Security in the High Commission, to deliver ambitious targets.

The Department for International Trade, operating in 108 countries, is helping to secure a better deal for the UK as it negotiates a successful exit from the EU. Establishing new relationships around the globe, DIT promotes British trade to ensure the UK takes advantage of the huge opportunities open to us, securing and improving the economic well-being and stability of the UK, and helping to create tens of thousands of jobs.

Experience of working in the Malaysian defence and/or public security sectors (Government or industry).

Good IT skills and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Must be able to meet and demonstrate strengths in the following competences:

  • Leading and communicating:

Able to work across cultures and organisations with sensitivity and effectiveness.

Excellent written and spoken English with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels.

Good written and spoken Bahasa.

  • Collaborating and partnering:

Ability to establish relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to support the delivery of business outcomes.

Work collaboratively within the team and across the wider network

  • Making effective decisions:

Ability to identify key information sources, recognise patterns and trends and draw robust conclusions.

  • Delivering at pace:

Take responsibility to deliver challenging goals and targets.

Able to plan ahead, reassessing priorities as situations change.

Knowledge of defence, security and cyber technologies.
7 October 2018
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Fixed Term
36.25
36 months
Asia Pacific
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
British High Commission
1
MYR
7060 - 9000
12 November 2018

This position is being advertised on a 3-year fixed term contract with an option to extend for a further 2 years.

The British High Commission offers a competitive remuneration package, benefits, leave entitlement of 20 days per annum (calculated on pro rata basis) and extensive Learning and Development opportunities. Specific training and mentoring will be provided to successful candidate including induction and developing sector knowledge.

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have or be able to obtain local work permit in Malaysia in order to apply.

Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law. 

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. 

All applications must be received before 23:55 on 7 October 2018.

Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. We regret to advise that we will only be contacting short-listed candidates. Applicants called for an interview will be assessed on the core competencies listed above.

The successful candidate should be able to start as soon as possible.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.