British High Commission Trade Officer Jobs Kenya (129K)

British High Commission Trade Officer Jobs Kenya (129K)

Temporary Trade Officer (4 months) Jobs at British High Commission, Kenya
Section : UK Trade and Investment
Grade : A2 (L)
Position type : Full Time
SALARY : Ksh 129,949 PER MONTH (Before Tax)

A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission (BHC) for a Temporary Trade Officer to provide assistance to British businesses looking to invest in Kenya for a period of 4 months beginning July 2015.

The BHC consists of 360 employees with a wide variety of experience and job roles, representing 10 government departments working within Kenya and Somalia.
Trade Officer Job Role
UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) is the United Kingdom Government’s international business development agency. The UKTI team in Kenya is charged with trade development between the UK and Kenya, assisting Kenyan companies looking to set up operations or expand in the UK and, informing British businesses about opportunities in Kenya.
The team also contributes to Her Majesty’s Government’s work on the Prosperity agenda through providing high quality advice and analysis regarding the business environment and commercial potential.
The Trade Officer will be a highly motivated individual, have excellent communication skills, be well organized, able to use his/her own initiative and, effectively manage UKTI budgets.

The main duties include:

• Support Trade Development Managers and Head of UKTI Kenya.
• Focal point of contact for British Businesses, handle initial queries, provide advice on the business environment and company registration procedures
• Undertake research and marketing activity, help the Trade Development Managers identify potential investors that would be interested in setting up or expanding their operations in Kenya.
• Write and compile reports on specific topics relating to market developments, best routes to market, and potential Kenyan business partners for UK companies looking to enter the Kenyan market.
• Compile visit programs and organise company meetings for UKTI. Attend meetings where appropriate and assist in management of client relationships
• Provide operational and administrative support by maintaining UKTI Customer Data Management System (CDMS).
• Assist with the planning and execution of international trade missions, industry focused seminars and other events to promote the UK.
• Input into and manage a database of key contacts in the industry.
• Identify public and private sector tenders and alert UK companies on the opportunities.

Desired skills for Trade Officer Jobs in Kenya

• Understand international / regional / Kenyan trade and investment issues
• Excellent research and report writing skills.
• Attention to detail and good follow up discipline
• Ability to produce good quality and accurate work, against tight deadlines
• Ability to excel in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to prioritise, effectively manage and execute multiple tasks to a high standard
• Educated to a degree level (University graduate or equivalent work experience) preferably in international business or marketing.
• Fluency in English, written and verbal
• Strength in MS Office, Excel, Access and Outlook
• Proven online research skills.
• Knowledge of UK and Kenyan domestic / foreign affairs is desirable

Key Competences

• Making Effective Decisions: being objective; using sound judgement, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice. Leaders will be creating evidence based strategies, evaluating options, impacts, risks and solutions.
• Collaborating and Partnering: creating and maintaining positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the High Commission to help get business done. It requires working collaboratively, sharing information and building supportive, responsive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, whilst having the confidence to challenge assumptions.
• Building Capacity for All: having a strong focus on continuous learning for oneself, others and the organisation. Being open to learning, about keeping one’s own knowledge and skill set current and evolving.
• Managing a Quality Service: being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements. People, who are effective plan, organise and manage their time and activities to deliver a high quality and efficient service, applying programme and project management approaches to support service delivery.
• Delivering at Pace: focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. Working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way. Building a performance culture to deliver outcomes with a firm focus on prioritisation and addressing performance issues resolutely, fairly and promptly.

Language requirements:
Language: English Level of language required: Fluency

NOTE
All applicants must be legally able to work in Kenya with the correct visa/status or work permit.
The British High Commission in Nairobi is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
Staff members recruited locally by the British High Commission in Nairobi are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Kenyan employment law.
Spouses/registered partners of UK Based Staff, are able to work within the BHC/BCG but their salary will be abated at the appropriate tax rates.
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.

If you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Note: Any questions you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.

To Apply
All applicants should submit a short (1 page maximum) covering letter stating why they are a suitable candidate for the position along with a copy of their CV in English and Application form, by email to: Recruitment.Africa@fco.gov.uk

External Application Form – A2 Trade Officer (Temporary) (MS Word Document, 84KB)

Internal applicants should also submit the above, with a copy of their most recent 24 months of appraisal evidence (i.e. two full appraisals, or however many abridged appraisals, minutes etc. to make up two years’ worth of evidence) to the same email address.

All candidates: Please quote in the subject line, of your email, the Vacancy 16/15 NR, and position you are applying for.

Internal candidates, and spouses of diplomatic officers: Please quote in the subject line, of your email, the Vacancy 16/15 NR, and position you are applying for, and also indicate that you are an internal candidate, or spouse of a diplomatic officer.

Only electronic applications will be accepted.

The closing date is 09 June 2015. No further applications will be accepted after this date.