View Vacancy - Corporate Support Officer

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

The British Embassy in Rabat invites applications for the position of Corporate Support Officer, job grade Executive Officer (EO).

The Department for International Trade (DIT) Africa is one of nine international regions and is led by Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner. The Department’s role is to increase prosperity in the UK and overseas through increasing trade and investment. The Trade Commissioner’s role is to lead the pan-African trade and investment team to increase the value of the commercial relationship between Africa and the UK.

The Africa Region is exciting and energising and UK firms have a strong presence here, making the UK the second largest foreign investor on the continent. With some of the fastest growing economies in the world and booming population growth there are numerous more opportunities for UK firms; from tech start-ups in the West to infrastructure in the East and everything in between. The DIT Network’s role is to promote these opportunities to UK businesses and position the UK as a key trading partner.

We are looking for a Corporate Support Officer, to work within the wider DIT Africa Hub team based in Morocco and efficiently manage the Deputy Trade Commissioner’s schedule and activities, lead on key sectoral objectives supporting the DIT Africa Head of Exports in the delivery and analysis of key sector related as well as providing support to the wider DIT Africa Network. The role will be varied and fast paced; requiring the job holder to demonstrate skills across planning, writing and verbal communications. S/he will need to be able to undertake multiple tasks concurrently and priorities.

Roles and responsibilities:

Personal Assistant 60%

  • You will monitor and organise the Deputy Trade Commissioner’s workflow, filtering and prioritising demands on his time and attention, ensuring important/urgent work is actioned or delegated appropriately (including in their absence). You will ensure deadlines are kept, commissioning briefing/papers for meetings and booking travel.  You will ensure the efficient running of his office, working closely with senior management and the regional operations hub
  • Proactively engage all stakeholders and act as first point of contact for all queries received on behalf of HMDTC.
  • Provide client facing support for all enquiries; ensure that all correspondence is dealt with timeously and efficiently. Build and maintain strong relationships with the executive leadership and respective posts to collectively drive forward work, understand risks and help operationally deliver, ensuring that information is recorded and communicated correctly.
  • Provide secretariat duties for HMDTC’s key engagements and meetings.
  • Form a key flexible and adaptable member of the Africa Network Provide support to the wider DIT Africa network as requested

Exports Support 40%

  • You will work closely with the Head of Exports to drive the implementation of a pan-Africa sector plan focussed on outcomes and with clear priorities, goals, milestones and deliverables and drive closer teamwork with our sector teams, helping them to understand and access expertise on UK capability. You will ensure our pipeline of key projects reflects key upcoming opportunities, working with our country and sector teams to do this. You will help drive teamwork, drawing on your inputs and research, to ensure all members of our pan-Africa sector team are working in close alignment.
  • Support the Head of Exports: Providing executive and administrative support to the DIT Africa Head of Exports, assisting with sector related activities, meetings and events.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date data management by regularly tracking, evaluating and reporting on outcomes of sector activities.
  • Maintain and update a succinct database of all sector pipeline deals across the Africa region
  • Provide key analysis and research pertaining to sector performance and deal generation
  • Establish key stakeholder relationships and support the Head of Exports and wider events team in the organisation and delivery of sector events across Africa, keeping overall sector events programmes up to date and well organised

The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs. 

Key behaviours required:

  • Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
  • Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
  • Seeing the Big Picture - Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest.
  • Making Effective Decisions - Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
  • Fluency in English and French both written and spoken. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication.
  • 3-5 years work experience in a similar administrative role.
  • The successful candidate will be comfortable working with multiple stakeholders to deliver results that benefit the UK Africa exports agenda.
  • The ability to prioritise workloads effectively and achieve corporate targets, ensuring an appropriate level of assistance is provided to the Head of Exports.
  • Work effectively as part of a wider virtual network team, managing expectations accordingly and contributing to campaigns across a range of sectors.
  • Strong communication skills essential with customers, colleagues and team members.
  • Ability to work proactively and build networks and contacts across the Africa region.
  • Good organisational and programme arranging skills.
  • Project management techniques and skills,
  • Excellent excel and presentation skills, and ability to work as part of a wider team interested in understanding of trade and investment work.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning and organisational skills, self-motivated and results driven.
  • Good client engagement skills.
  • Strong IT skills in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Able to adapt to a quick changing and evolving business environment; deliver in the face of uncertainty; and work proactively and autonomously.
  • Ability to work with people at all levels of seniority in an international environment and within a fast paced, results oriented organisation.
  • Experience of working with Government departments and/or public-sector agencies.
  • Experience working in a similar administrative role in the field of trade and investment.
  • Experience working in a pan-African context.
Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
16 August 2022
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
38
Middle East & North Africa
Morocco
Rabat
British Embassy
1
MAD
23,446
1 October 2022

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the right to work and live in Morocco.

Working hours and remuneration:

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of MAD 23,446 per month, inclusive of all allowances. However, 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.

The package includes a good level of medical insurance; 21 days of annual leave (on pro rata basis) plus 14 public holidays; access to on-site swimming pool, tennis court and gym facilities. There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

The contract will be for a full-time employment, on a permanent basis subject to three (3) months’ probation period initially and can be extended up to another three (3) months. 

Conditioned working hours for this position are 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Normal office hours are from Monday-Thursday, 0800-1615 and Friday 0800-1300. The Embassy encourages flexible working subject to operational need and line manager’s approval. Independent working will be tested as a competence in interviews.

You will be expected to undertake occasional travel to the UK and across Africa.

The Embassy and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) have a strong commitment to learning and development, and all staff are required to agree on a learning and development plan with their line manager.

You will have access to the full suite of DIT and FCO learning and development opportunities including the FCO’s Diplomatic Academy, training in the UK, and will be encouraged to join DIT’s trade profession. We also provide regular in-house learning opportunities and are committed to supporting further academic opportunities. Our staff who demonstrate great leadership potential are encouraged to apply for the FCO’s pan-African Emerging Leadership Programme.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must attach the following documents in English to their online application form:

  1. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  2. A covering letter

**Your application must include examples of when you have demonstrated the behaviours outlined above in the cover letter or motivation section in the online application form. Applications that do not include this information will be rejected.

All applications must be received before 23:55 (Morocco local time) on 16 August 2022.

Please note that incomplete applications or applications received after the stated deadline will not be taken into consideration.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an assessment and a panel interview.

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.

Personal data collected will be treated in strictest confidence under the terms of the UK Data Protection Act and used for recruitment purposes only.

 

The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.  Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy is subject to Terms and Conditions of service according to local Morocco employment law.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.