JOB VACANCIES FOR TRADE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER DEADLINE: 12 Aug 2016

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION DAR ES SALAAM

OFFICE NOTICE NO - 07 /16 DAR

                                VACANCY

POSITION : Trade Development Manager

SECTION : UK Trade & Investment

GRADE :83

POSITION TYPE : Permanent

SALARY :TZS 2,674,674 per month

VACANCY

A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission for a 83 Trade Development Manager. The position is graded

at 83 for which the current salary starts at TZS 2,674,674 per month before deduction of tax. This job is part of

a team of 4 UKTI staff covering Tanzania. UKTI Tanzania is part of a wider UKTI East Africa team which consists

of Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia in addition to Tanzania. Sectoral work will be part of the larger East Africa work

and the successful candidate will be required to work with colleagues stretching over and above Tanzania. The

successful candidate will also be asked to work alongside colleagues with the FCO and DFID in Tanzania as part of

one HMG and more specifically feeding into the UK-Tanzania High Level Prosperity Partnership (HLPP).

Main Purpose of the Role:

1 manage trade services within the UKTI team in Tanzania, lead and manage on all in-coming trade missions,

i.1-country events and manage our customer relationships through our internal customer database. Lead on

developing stronger business links between the UK and Tanzania within the Renewable Energy sector as well as

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead on and support all in-coming trade missions and in-country trade events. These events are crucial for delivery of our service delivery targets. All events should be delivered at a high standard with maximum custorr. 'r satisfaction.
• Act as the first point of contact for British businesses visiting the country. Provide advice to potential businesses and investors, highlighting commercially related opportunities and developments.
• Maintain an effective network of contacts, especially in the Renewable Energy and Agriculture sector, across Tanzanian government ministries, relevant organisation / associations and the private sector and work up a pipeline of projects within the sectors.
• Provide support and work alongside the Head of UKTI Tanzania, contributing towards the East Africa Oil and Gas High Value Campaign (HVC) in delivering export wins in line·with the department's set targets.
• Lead on and undertake research work to produce high quality reports on trade and investment opportunities and ensure UKTI Customer Relationship Management (CRM) targets are met through the promo,t:ion of UKTI services.
• Ensure all market related documents e.g. trade briefs, business risk documents and others are updated regularly and uploaded on the Tanzania country website to ensure update to date information is being shared.
• Act as the UKTI focal point for developing and maintaining relationships with the local trade associations.

Key Competences;

• Changing and Improving
• Leading and Communicating
• Achieving Commercial Outcomes
• Managing a Quality Service

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related fields
• Minimum 5 years full-time professional experience,preferably in international business or marketing
• Excellent research and report writing skills, ability to speak credibly to senior representatives of public and private sector organisations, ability to prioritise, effectively manage and execute multiple tasks to a high standard, both through individual and team delivery.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge of UK and Tanzania domestic/foreign affairs is desirable
• Attention to detail and good follow up discipline
• Ability to excel in a collaborative team environment.

NOTE:

• All applicants must be legally able to work in Tanzania with the correct visa/status/work permit.
• The British High Commission in Dar Es Salaam is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
• Staff recruited locally bythe British High Commission in Dar Es Salaam are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Tanzanian employment law.
• 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
• The successful candidate will be subject to reference checking and security clearance checks.
• If you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Note: Any questions you may have a bout this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.

Application:

Please apply on https//fco.tal.net/candidate/login and click on search jobs once you have opened the link. The
dosing date is 12 August 2016 and no further applications will be accepted after this date.