View Vacancy - Trade Policy and Market Access Officer (RUS19.609)
Due to COVID-19, you may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign. We are working hard to minimise any disruption. You may find more information in the Additional Information section below
The British Embassy in Moscow is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking for a Trade Policy and Market Access Officer.
The Department for International Trade (DIT) is the United Kingdom Government’s international business development agency helping UK-based companies to succeed in the global economy. Its range of expert services is tailored to the needs of individual businesses to maximise their international success. It provides companies with knowledge, advice and practical support. DIT has identified Russia as a key market and they will oversee the delivery of challenging targets to increase bilateral trade and investment. Following an internal reorganisation, DIT has a position for a locally engaged Trade Policy/Market Access Officer, who will be based in Moscow, working collaboratively with colleagues across the network.
The main purpose of this role will be to support the UK based DIT management team in liaising with London and Moscow on current sanctions and counter sanctions policy, market access issues and changes to legislation that may affect existing UK investors and exporters and those new to the market.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working to identify key policy areas across all sectors that may affect UK/Russia business;
- Building a strong network of contacts (both in the UK and in Russia) to inform and assist in delivering UK priorities;
- Working closely with colleagues at post, both in Moscow and other relevant posts, to provide timely and targeted reporting of meetings and developments in trade policy (including sanctions legislation), and advising colleagues accordingly;
- Identifying policy and market access barriers (cross-cutting and sector specific) that are/likely to impact UK-Russia business international trade growth;
- Develop an evidence base of market access barriers and other trade policy issues in order to help teams identify policy levers and solutions, and develop strategies to overcome them;
- Representing the UK in working level groups and technical meetings where appropriate.
- Excellent communication skills, including fluency in both Russian and English (both oral and written);
- A self-starter, able to work autonomously and with experts in London and Moscow;
- Excellent networking and organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure;
- The ability to manage and prioritise workload, drive agendas forward and deliver results;
- Demonstrate initiative, problem solving and judgement skills;
- Excellent (policy-oriented) research skills: The ability to find, manage, analyse, summarise and present complex and technical information.
- Familiarity with UK government policies and structures;
- Experience working in UK/Russia policy areas;
- Strong policy skills, in particular experience in or knowledge of trade policy;
- Good understanding of trade and investment promotion, and economic issues preferred.
The successful applicant will be employed on a fixed-term contract for a minimum of one year extendable to a likely three years, for 5 working days, 35 hours net per week, to cover for an existing officer who will be starting aternity leave.
The monthly salary for this position is Rub 99,248 gross, B3(L) level, paid 13 times a year.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.
All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Russia. The British Embassy does not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Russia is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Russian employment law.
We also offer:
- An interesting and varied job in an open, modern management culture;
- Performance related pay scheme;
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities;
- Excellent working environment in central location with on-site facilities including cafeteria, bar, gym, tennis court, squash court and swimming pool;
- Private medical cover including dentistry.
Please be advised that the Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.
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.
Additional Information (due to Covid-19):
- You may experiment some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption;
- Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;
- Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
