View Vacancy - DIT Undergraduate Intern

Main purpose of job:

To deliver basic trade activity such as recording, analysis and general support for identified sectors and the markets of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.

Roles and responsibilities:

-          Track and record potential commercial opportunities in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean and then input this information into the DIT global opportunities online database.

-          Conduct market, sector and trade policy research on the Barbados and Eastern Caribbean economies using open source information (websites, spreadsheets, newspapers etc), reproducing results using a variety of channels to allow this information to be communicated effectively.

-          Complete administrative duties under the supervision of the Senior Trade and Investment Officer and the DIT Regional Director as required.

-          Assist with planning and logistics for trade missions and trade promotion events.

Essential on arrival:

-          The ability to read and interpret data accurately

-          The ability to conduct detailed market and sector research via various mediums and accurately reflect this data in internal mechanisms and external promotional material

-          Intermediate to advanced computer literacy across all MS platforms and other data platforms, with the ability to learn new computer software quickly

-          Excellent planning and administrative skills

-          The ability to work effectively in remote location (home)

-          References, preferably professional, will be requested

-          Excellent written and oral communications skills

-          Interpersonal skills

-          Ability to work as part of a larger, virtual team