View Vacancy - Intern - Department for Business and Trade (01/25 LOS)

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Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)

Main purpose of job:

  • The Department for Business and Trade is the UK Government’s department that helps UK-based companies succeed in Nigeria and other international markets. We are seeking a highly organised person with strong research skills, attention to detail, a strong work ethic and the ability to take initiative.  
  • The intern will need to work accurately within deadlines and be a committed and collaborative team member.
    The primary role of this position is to offer commercial and administrative support to the DBT Trade Officers based at the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos across priority sectors. This role will operate under and report directly to the DBT Country and Deputy Country Directors.
  • The successful candidate will collaborate with UK exporters and investors across priority sectors, aiming to increase bilateral trade and investment between the UK and Nigeria. The successful candidate will support and develop relationships with British and Nigerian companies and deliver an impactful programme of activities focussed on highlighting the UK’s expertise in several priority sectors. The successful candidate is also expected to carry out research and to provide support for both in-person and virtual events.

Roles and responsibilities:

We are looking for a candidate with a keen interest in the DBT priority sectors in Nigeria, who is looking to learn and develop capacity in these sectors. Experience in research and analytical skills is crucial.  Key elements of the role include:

  • Data research and analysis of topical issues/leads across identified sectors for effective follow up by sector leads
  • Building a strong pipeline of potential stakeholders for DBT Nigeria events
  • Support the DBT Africa events team in delivering high value campaign across sectors to support UK companies in bidding for and winning multi-million-pound commercial deals.
  • Under the supervision of the Country and Deputy Country Director; identifying and delivering a pipeline of commercial opportunities in Nigeria for UK companies in consultation with the relevant teams and specialists in the UK’s Department for International Trade.
  • Contribute to the corporate objectives of the Deputy High Commission (5%)
  • Deliver work in line with the high Commission. Deputy High Commission Values (Honesty, Professionalism, Inclusion & Respect)
  • Proactive team player with strong inter-personal communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn.
  • Ability to work effectively, independently and deliver results. 
  • Interest in creating and nourishing interpersonal relationships with stakeholders and team members.
  • High-level of competence in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate programme or recently graduated (e.g. International Relations, Economics, Administration, International Business, Engineering on relevant field, etc.).
  • 1-2 years of relevant experience in an administrative, business or support role

Language requirements: 

  • Language: English
  • Level of language required: Proficient 
  • Business/Sales Experience 
  • Experience or knowledge of database management and market research.
  • Experience or knowledge in customer service. 
  • Innovative, curious mindset keen to take on that’s up for taking on new challenges.
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
29 January 2025
Internship
Fixed Term
35
12 months
Africa
Nigeria
Lagos
British High Commission
USD
536.45
monthly
3 March 2025

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

  • The intern will attend mandatory and optional training courses.
  • The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Lagos are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit
  • The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to:
    1.Obtain the relevant permit
    2.Pay the fees for the permit
    3.Make arrangements to relocate
    4.Meet the costs to relocation
  • 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.
  • Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
  • Please note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates
  • Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application
  • Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate
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This opportunity is closed to applications.