View Vacancy - Trade Advisor
The Department for International Trade (DIT) in Panama City is looking for a Trade Advisor to join the team. The candidate will engage in strategic account management, trade promotion and market access activities while reporting directly to the Head of Trade & Investment. The role includes supporting the delivery of the team’s trade & investment plan, facilitating trade and supporting British investors doing business in Panama. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with experience in international trade, business and government affairs.
The Department for International Trade (DIT) is the UK Government organisation that helps UK companies succeed in overseas markets. The main purpose of the job is to assist UK companies in their commercial activities in Panama.
The Trade Advisor will work closely with UK’s private sector, government officials in both Panama and the UK, while assisting exporters and key British investors in Panama. Under the direct supervision of the Head of Trade & Investment, you will contribute to the team’s trade targets but also to the implementation of UK’s policy agenda in areas such a business environment and market access barriers.
You will be part of fast-pace team. We are looking for a candidate with refined organisational skills, a high degree of motivation and with the ability to deliver under pressure.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- To perform as local ‘account manager’ for a key group of British investors in Panama, providing regular support in trade-related matters, adding value to their operations and developing mutually beneficial relationships.
- To lead DIT’s engagement in multiple commercial sectors, amongst them life sciences and education.
- To develop and maintain a pipeline of commercial opportunities in key sectors, engaging with UK exporters and local stakeholder.
- Collaborate in the implementation of policy objectives with regard of business environment and market access barriers.
- To lead on trade-related events such as policy conferences, trade missions and networking events.
- To support the Head of Trade and Investment on forecasting, reporting, monitoring DIT's budget.
• A minimum of two years of previous commercial or related professional experience
• University degree, preferably in international trade, finance, economics, business or international relations
• Excellent level of English and Spanish (both oral and written)
• IT proficiency and ability to work across multiple IT platforms and databases as well as Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Financial and budgeting skills
• Politically aware and familiar with international trade matters
• An English-taught Master’s degree from a recognised university is a plus
• Experience in business development and client relationship/account management
Office hours in the embassy are 8am – 5pm Monday to Thursday and from 8am – 1pm on Fridays, although there is scope for flexible working arrangements, which can be agreed with the Line Manager; personal circumstances will be taken into account.
This job involves flexible working, sometimes working late nights when there are official events. Some travel abroad will be required (less than 50%).
Must be eligible to live and work in Panama. Succesful candidate subject to a security clearance and successful professional reference check.
The Embassy is committed to learning and development and there is a range of training on offer for the successful applicant to support their work in the embassy. This will include training courses delivered remotely through the Foreign Offices’ Diplomatic Academy, as well as the potential to travel for training courses delivered regionally and/or the UK, with the Department of International Trade.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
