View Vacancy - Economic Diplomacy Officer - 02/18 WHK

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Economic and Prosperity

Main purpose of job:

To support delivery of the UK’s Economic Diplomacy objectives.  This includes helping to promoting sustainable economic growth in Namibia, identifying and working with partners to remove trade barriers and creating opportunities for British business.



Roles and responsibilities:

Lead on analysis of local developments (e.g. legislation, trends) affecting the business environment in Namibia, and produce reports on these topics

Lobby relevant government departments/business to promote sustainable economic growth and responsible business, including in relation to international agreements

Represent the UK at relevant thematic meetings, gather information and communicate elements that are of importance for UK policy in Namibia

Work closely with UK Department for International Trade (DIT) and the regional prosperity team to identify opportunities to overcome challenges to British business

Identify, bid for funding and administer suitable projects aimed at supporting Namibia’s economic growth

  • Educated to degree level
  • Analytical and report-writing skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience of work in the commercial sector and/or knowledge of the institutions of government in Namibia
  • Project management skills
30 April 2018
Executive Officer (EO)
Fixed Term
12 months
Africa
Namibia
Windhoek
British High Commission
1
N$23,525.00
1 July 2018
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  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Windhoek are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Namibia. 
  • 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 fees for the permit

3.    Make arrangements to relocate

4.    Meet the costs to relocation 

The British High Commission do not sponsor visas/work permits except where it may be local practice to do so. 

  • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount. 
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  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
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