View Vacancy - International Trade Intern

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Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT

Main purpose of job:


Owner of DIT’s communication strategy. Support the work of DIT team colleagues to promote business opportunities for trade and investment.


Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

 

  • To lead on commercial marketing and social media strategy as part of the Embassy communications team. To be in charge of the effective, consistent and appropriate utilisation and development of web and social media content by section colleagues; to implement marketing strategies for promoting business opportunities for the UK. 30%

 

  • To provide effective advice, support and assistance to UK companies wishing to do business in Venezuela in all sector in which DIT team colleagues are responsible. 30%

 

  • To assist and provide logistical support to section colleagues for the fulfilment of proposed targets and projects. 20%

 

  • To manage and update UK companies’ information and interactions with DIT in the Customer Relationship Management system. To support DIT colleagues in strengthening business relationships with UK companies and stakeholders. 20%

We are looking for an early career professional looking to contribute to the team but also learn about the challenges and opportunities of international business. This role offers a good opportunity to learn more about trade and investment in challenging international environment
9 March 2020
Internship
Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
36
Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
Venezuela
Caracas
British Embassy
1
(Bs. 900.000, 00)
27 April 2020

DIT offers and extensive package of training, both job related and developmental.   Much is delivered through online packages, but there will also be opportunities to attend training courses.


The successful candidate must be eligible to work and live in Venezuela.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.