View Vacancy - AUH/DXB - DIT Trade and Investment Advisor - Healthcare & Life Sciences (HEO)

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The British Embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have a vacancy for a Trade and Investment Advisor under the Department for International Trade (DIT). This is for a fixed-term contract for three (3) years.

We are looking for a highly capable individual to deliver a high standard of trade and investment support to British companies looking to enter or expand their presence in the UAE market. The individual should have demonstrable experience in Business Development and have an understanding of Project Management principles (desirable). The jobholder will be the Department for International Trade’s (DIT) lead adviser for the UAE on Healthcare & Life Sciences working within the wider UAE DIT team.

This is a key senior role in the team and this position will see you exposed to Ministers and CEOs of large companies and NHS Healthcare Trusts, and therefore strong communication skills and a high level of resilience and persistence are essential, alongside excellent drafting skills and the ability to turn round work quickly and under pressure. The role also involves working closely with senior managers to ensure that the DIT team provides first class support to UK companies looking to work and trade in the UAE.

Duties and responsibilities:

Major Project Work

  • Lead on Government-to-Government activity such as Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and Policy development.
  • Lead on scoping opportunities in the Healthcare & Life Sciences sector for major projects in which UK businesses and Healthcare Providers might successfully bid, leading to export wins for UK companies.
  • Obtain the latest information on commercial projects and promote UK strengths in the sectors.
  • Work with Healthcare UK (part of DIT) in the UK.
  • Country lead on DIT activities during Arab Health and other relevant Trade Shows and Trade Missions.
  • Develop and maintain a Strategic Relationship Management (SRM) approach for key interlocutors in the assigned sectors, enabling other DIT staff and the wider Embassy access for extensive, up-to-date key documents/ information for key ministries/ companies in the UAE.
  • Working with DIT teams in the region as part of the Healthcare and Life Science Cluster.

Business Development

  • Maintain, build and proactively develop strategic contacts with key stakeholders in the market in order to identify new commercial opportunities as they arise and promote UK strengths in Healthcare & Life Sciences.
  • Foster relationships between UK businesses and local stakeholders.
  • Develop partnerships and support the UAE British Business Group and the UAE UK Business Council working group including attending networking events in and out of hours.
  • Working individually, with International Trade Advisors based in UK or through use of DIT services, mentor new and experienced UK exporters through the implementation of new strategies and plans to increase their trade activity in the market and connect them with key stakeholders.
  • Provide Market Access and, where required, work with Prosperity Team colleagues towards elimination of barriers to trade for UK plc in the market.
  • Undertake visits to the UK for promotion of market opportunities in the Healthcare & Life Sciences Sector
  • Prepare annual business plans and strategies for the sector and regularly update sector reports.
  • Making presentations at seminars and other DIT events in the UAE and UK and contribute to in-market briefings to promote UK expertise in the sector.
  • Develop partnerships with DIT regional offices, DIT Sectors Group, Chambers of Commerce, and Trade Associations.
  • Devise and run VIP programmes for Ministers and senior DIT staff visits through scheduling high level meetings, organising activities, and preparing briefing materials.
  • Provide written and oral briefing for high level visits quickly whilst under pressure.

DIT Service Delivery

  • Work closely with UKEF (UK Export Finance) Officer and the Healthcare UK team based in the UK to keep pipeline opportunities information and progress updated, agree action and share key insights with regional colleagues.
  • Generate export wins, export opportunities, and other metrics including stakeholder engagement figures to contribute towards DIT targets.
  • Provide senior level support, advice, and insight regarding the commercial environment in the UAE in the Healthcare & Life Sciences sector.
  • Represent the commercial viewpoint of the British Embassy beyond the DIT team, across the Embassy and externally.
  • Management of DIT events in the UAE including exhibitions, seminars, market visits and supervision of programmes for UK delegates visiting the market.
  • Work closely with wider DIT UAE team on projects of mutual interest.
  • Occasionally support events in the sector and the wider DIT Team.

Wider Embassy Activities

  • Contribute towards wider Embassy activities.
  • Assist the Embassy team in arranging VVIP visits as required.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any response to a crisis.

Key behaviours required:

  • Managing a Quality Service - Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
  • Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support
  • Making Effective Decisions - Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
  • Seeing the Big Picture - Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider priorities and ensure work is in the national interest.
  • Demonstrated professional experience/skills in a business and/or economic development role
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and able to influence and network confidently with industry leaders, government officials, and senior business people;
  • Ability to undertake research and follow market trends to identify new opportunities.
  • Team player who is capable of working on their own initiative and manage others;
  • Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to use a variety of online and social media tools
  • Excellent communication skills in English. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication
  • Excellent IT skills and well versed in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
  • Knowledge and experience of the life sciences and/or healthcare sectors in the UAE and/ or UK;
  • Project management experience;
  • Experience of working in a trade and investment environment.
  • Event Experience
Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
18 January 2023
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Full-time, Fixed Term
38
36 months
Middle East & North Africa
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, Dubai
British Embassy
1
AED
23,238
1 March 2023

Working hours and remuneration:

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role which includes 25 days of leave per annum.  

Salary is AED 23,238 per month.

There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

The Embassy is open from Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 18:00. Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week (including breaks), and specific working hours for this role will be confirmed at a later time.

The role can be based in either Abu Dhabi or Dubai, the jobholder will be required to visit the other post frequently and will be expected to take part in sector meetings and attend relevant trade missions, trade fairs, and events which also will require out-of-hours working

The jobholder should be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will also be dictated by operational needs and may involve working out of hours (evenings/ weekends) on occasion. Flexible working arrangements may be considered based on operational requirements and agreement with the line manager, and in line with FCDO and Embassy policies.

The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassy's sponsorship.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must include in their online application form

  1. an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  2. a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and
  3. example(s), in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.

Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is at 23:55 UAE local time on 18th January 2023 

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Process:

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two months. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.

Due to the large number of applications, we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted.

The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.

 

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This opportunity is closed to applications.