View Vacancy - Senior International Trade Advisor
A Locally Engaged, Senior International Trade Advisor, Grade – C4 (L) position has become available at the British Consulate General, Erbil. This reflects DIT’s ambition to significantly increase business in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) for UK companies, and deliver on the UK Government’s 2020 £1trn Export Drive ambition. Suitably qualified and experienced university graduates are invited to apply for the position.
Objective:
Reporting to the Director, DIT Iraq (based in Baghdad) and the British Consulate General Erbil top management team. The successful candidate will strategically lead work to help UK companies win business and service their contracts in the KRI and play a key role in the delivery of the UK’s ambitious trade and investment objectives.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will:
• Develop a specialism and contacts in a range of priority market sectors in the KRI, including responsibility for some Iraq-wide sectors, identifying business opportunities, and supporting UK companies to capitalise upon them.
• Handle a range of business enquiries from UK companies in a dynamic and proactive manner, contributing to ambitious trade targets.
• Develop a wide range of leading business and government contacts and collaborate with a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the reform of the business environment in the KRI in order to increase private sector led commercial activity between the UK and the KRI
• Identify opportunities for UK capital investment in the KRI especially in the infrastructure sector.
• Undertake representational activities and project manage trade promotion activities; Trade Shows, Missions and Conferences.
• A travel commitment throughout the KRI region as well to Baghdad and occasionally overseas.
Key Competencies:
• Achieve Commercial Outcomes: have a nose for business - identify market, customer and economic issues and promote commercial partnerships and business opportunities.
• Delivering at Pace: work to agreed goals by delivering on a timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.
• Collaborating & Partnering: maintain and develop an effective, positive, and trusting working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and customers, including Key Account Management of major UK companies operating in the KRI
• Leading & Communicating: with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm at various levels to build relationships, to help get business done and secure business wins.
Essential:
• Native speaker in the Kurdish language and Fluent in Arabic. A minimum level of C1 in the English language as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• A qualification equivalent to Level 6 or above (Bachelor degree or equivalent) as defined by the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) in an area of study (e.g. Business Administration, Commercial Law, English Language) directly related to the job vacancy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programmes, Outlook, Word, Excel and web based research tools and the use of social media such as Twitter.
•Minimum two years working in a similar field such as trade promotion, marketing, or business management. An ability to follow, understand and analyse economic issues, contributing to wider reporting. Also a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
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Working Hours and Remuneration:
The starting salary for this role is US $ 2,760 payable 13 times per year. In addition a monthly security allowance of $200 is payable. The allowance is subject to review and may be altered or withdrawn at any time. No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
Normal working hours are Sunday - Wednesday 0800 – 1600 and Thursday 0800-1400. The annual leave entitlement is 20 days. Other benefits include the British Consulate General Erbil medical scheme (which also covers dependants) and access to subsidised restaurant facilities.
The successful candidate will be subject to a 90 days probationary period.
Eligibility:
If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as you:
• Receive the appropriate level of local and UK security clearance;
• Have (or be willing to obtain) the right to live and work in Iraq. Candidate's residence permit and work permit, and the expense to obtain them, will be their own responsibility.
To Apply:
Interested candidates must attach the following documents along with the completed online application form:
1. An updated Curriculum Vita (CV) of no more than three pages.
2. A covering letter of no more than two pages
** (Your application must include the above attachments and must include examples of when you have demonstrated the competencies outlined above in the cover letter. Applications that do not include this information will be rejected).
All applications must be received before 23:55 (Erbil Time) on 13 September 2018.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Due to the large amount of applications we receive only those shortlisted for interview/ assessment will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a competence based Interview at which a written test will also be conducted.
The start date mentioned in the advert is an assumed 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 and reference checks.
The British Consulate General in Erbil is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of service according to local employment law.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
