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Job Category
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Job Subcategory
Trade Promotion
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy in Bishkek is seeking a new Trade and Economic Officer to support its expanding trade and economic activity.
Trade and investment between the UK and Kyrgyzstan is gaining real momentum. Fuelled by recent landmark deals, interest from new and established UK companies is growing. As Trade and Economic Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of this exciting agenda, helping to shape the future of UK-Kyrgyz commercial relations. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful impact, work with top-tier businesses and senior stakeholders, and help unlock the full potential of this emerging partnership.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to work at the forefront of UK-Kyrgyz economic relations. You will have regular access to senior decision-makers across government and the private sector, both in the UK and Kyrgyzstan. Your work will directly contribute to delivering tangible benefits for both countries—promoting British expertise, fostering innovation, and supporting sustainable economic growth.
Roles and responsibilities
The ideal candidate will bring strong business experience, either from direct work in the private sector or through consistent engagement via roles in the public sector, multilateral institutions, or similar organisations. You must be confident engaging senior stakeholders and able to communicate with clarity and credibility. While the role offers opportunities to contribute to high-level strategy, the successful candidate must also be comfortable handling core operational tasks, including organising meetings, events, and senior-level engagements.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
Trade and Investment Promotion (40%)
Economic and Business Reporting (20%)
Trade and Economic Programming (20%)
Bilateral Relations and Visits (20%)
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Required behaviours
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big Picture
Application deadline
21 August 2025
Grade
Executive Officer (EO)
Type of Position
Full-time, Permanent
Working hours per week
36 hours
Region
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Country/Territory
Kyrgyzstan
Location (City)
Bishkek
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
1
Salary Currency
USD
Salary
2,033 gross per month plus 13th salary
Type of Salary
monthly
Start Date
1 October 2025
Other benefits and conditions of employment
This is a full-time, permanent contract (36 hours per week).
The gross salary per month is 2,033 USD. Note that the 13th monthly salary is paid pro rata in November.
The successful candidate will be subject to a professional background check and security clearance and 1-month probation period (fixed term contract).
All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Kyrgyzstan. The British Embassy does not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits. Staff recruited locally by the BE in Kyrgyzstan are subject to terms and conditions service according to Kyrgyz employment. All applicants interested in this job opportunity should have the legal right to live and work in Kyrgyzstan. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.
Working hours: Monday to Friday 09.00-17.30.
Working Patterns: The job is partly suited to flexible working patterns; and the Embassy’s policy on working hours and working from home will allow the job-holder to take a flexible approach.
Learning and Development: FCDO has a comprehensive Learning and Development offer. Regular on the job training is supplemented by training and mentoring options, classroom sessions and the possibility to travel overseas (where appropriate) e.g. for training and work.
Additional information
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered. Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
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