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Job Category
Department for International Trade roles
Job Subcategory
Department for International Trade (DIT)
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy in Cairo
Main purpose of the job:
We want an employee who can help work with us in the Trade
Team in the Embassy to drive new and exciting work in the Department for
International Trade (DIT) and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to
identify and address ways to improve trade and investment relations between the UK and Egypt
The job holder would support the Embassy trade team to
identify the market access bottlenecks and on proposing prioritised solutions. The
job holder would work closely with the Embassy’s economic, trade and political
teams who are already working to identify where the UK
The job holder would also support the trade team in the
Embassy to ensure that there is an effective transition in trading relations as
the UK leaves the EU, and look for opportunities to deepen the trade
relationship for instance through a focus on exports to the rest of Africa and
making better use of existing preference utilisation with Europe.
The job holder would need to have strong outward facing
skills, and have an ability to develop strong networks and relationships with
key stakeholders and trade bodies. The job holder will be a key member of the
Embassy’s cross office Prosperity Team.
In addition, the job holder would is expected to take a
sector interest, such as education, financial services or agro-processing. The
job holder will work as part of a wider network of trade policy officers, supporting
the four North African countries. There will be an expectation that specialist
skills (e.g. specialist sector knowledge) will be used across the region.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• The jobholder will be required to
support the trade team in the Embassy to identify key access issues, and to
work closely with Embassy and broader networks (including the World Bank and
African Development Bank) to find solutions to address them. The jobholder is
likely to act as secretary to Working Groups being established with the
Government covering Trade and Investment.
• As part of the trade team, the
jobholder will be also required to work closely with Egyptian officials and
business to make fuller use of existing preference entitlements, and to assist
with the management of the transition process as the UK exits the EU.
• Again, as part of the trade team,
the jobholder will be expected to maintain her/his knowledge of key economic
developments in Egypt, and ensure that
there is an effective transition in trading relations as the UK leaves the EU.
• The jobholder will be required to
have a good understanding of Egypt’s political and
commercial systems
Key Competencies:
• Seeing the Big Picture -
Seeing the big picture is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge
of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider
public needs.
• Leading and Communicating -
Effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating
with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. It’s about supporting principles of
fairness of opportunity for all and a dedication to a diverse range of citizens.
• Collaborating and Partnering -
People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and
trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the
Civil Service to help get business done. It requires working effectively, sharing
information and building supportive, responsive relationships with colleagues
and stakeholders, whilst having the confidence to challenge assumptions.
• Delivering at Pace - Effectiveness
in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and
taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. It’s about
working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a
responsive and constructive way.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
• Fluency in English and Arabic (both
oral and written);
• A degree level education, in
business, management, economics or international studies
• Experience of working in business.
• A good understanding of the UK and local business scenes.
• Excellent customer relationship
management skills;
• Excellent IT skills, including
the ability to use social media tools to support activities;
• Flexibility for occasional out of
hours work and travel
• Commercial and trade policy
experience, networking and stakeholder management experience
Required competencies
Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating
and Partnering, Delivering at Pace
Application deadline
8 September 2018
Grade
C4 (L)
Type of Position
Fixed Term, Full-time
Region
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory
Location (City)
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
1
Starting monthly salary (USD)
2,226.35
Start Date
1 November 2018
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Remuneration:
The position is C4 (L) and the Gross Salary is USD 2,226.35 per
month subject to insurance and tax as per the usual regulations based on a 36 hours
per week. This is a full-time, One (1) Year fixed-term with a possibility of
extension.
We offer a competitive package including medical benefits, performance
related bonus, recreational facilities, opportunities for job related training & development, etc.
No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in
connection with this position.
BE Cairo is one of the UK
We would want the jobholder to be ready to start as soon as
possible.
Additional information
Eligibility:
The successful candidate must have the right to live and
work in Egypt
How to Apply:
1. An updated Curriculum Vitae
2. A completely filled out online
application form. Kindly ensure that concrete examples of each competence will
be provided on the application summary section of the form.
3. A covering letter stating why
you feel you have the necessary skills and competences to apply for the role.
The closing date for applications is 23:55 (Local Time) 08 September
2018.
Please note that incomplete applications or applications
received after the stated deadline will not be taken into consideration.
Due to the large amount of applications we receive only
those shortlisted for the interview will be contacted.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative
start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security
vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate
achieving suitable clearances.
Personal data collected will be treated in strictest
confidence under the terms of the UK Data Protection Act and used for
recruitment purposes only.
The British Embassy Cairo is an equal opportunities
employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
Staffs recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to
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