View Vacancy - Trade Policy Officer -Ankara ( TUR24.316)-Maternity cover

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Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

The British Embassy in Ankara is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a Trade Policy Officer to join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) team.

The main purpose of the role is to address enquiries and issues raised by British companies accessing the Turkish market through investigating and understanding issues, explaining rules and regulations where trade barriers are encountered and proposing actions to remove/solve barriers, where appropriate. The successful candidate will also support with organising events and ministerial visits.

The role entails:

  • Identify, understand and investigate problems UK businesses are facing in Turkey through meeting businesses, business associations and think tanks.
  • Utilise network of businesses, parliamentarians, think tanks and industry to find solutions to trade barriers and lobby appropriate stakeholders to resolve barriers.
  • Monitor and report on regulatory developments and the business environment in Turkey and scan for potential barriers to trade (e.g. through proposed or new legislation) and assess potential impact on UK business interests.
  • Report on market access barriers, including through up-to-date reporting on DMAS – DBT’s market access platform.
  • Support broader teams as required, including Ministerial visits, business outreach and engagement, as necessary, ensuring join up across the network.

  • Fluency in Turkish and English (both oral and written); C1 or above as per CEFR.
  • Experience of using networking to achieve organisational objectives.
  • A track record of organising, planning, efficient time management, attention to detail and follow-up discipline .
  • A track record of working independently with ownership of a project and working effectively under tight deadlines.
  • A track record of personal credibility with influential interlocutors and stakeholders.
  • Previous experience working with businesses.
  • Background in economic, trade policy, lobbying or similar roles in government.
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
10 September 2024
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Fixed Term
36 hours and 15 minutes per week
6 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Turkiye
Ankara
British Embassy
1
USD
$2,900.00 gross
monthly
1 December 2024

This is a full-time, temporary contract of 6 months for a Maternity cover (with a possibility of extension for 2 months), for 5 working days (36.25 hours net), per week. 

The monthly salary for this position is $ 2,900.00 gross USD, paid in 12 instalments, EO level. Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by local law. 

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Turkiye. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits. 

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and a probation period of 2 months. 

Staff recruited locally by the British Consulate General in Istanbul are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Turkish employment law. 

British Diplomatic Missions are equal opportunities employers, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. We are committed to developing a learning organisation that enhances business performance, maximises our staff’s potential and encourages staff innovation and development. 

Please note that the salaries paid to staff who are exempt from income tax in Turkiye and to those who have already retired from SGK will differ from the salary advertised for the role. Further details can be provided by the local HR team. 

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.

Please be advised that the British 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 position.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skills are going to be assessed.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.