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View Vacancy – Economic and Commercial Officer (Maternity Cover) (01/24 CKY)
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
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Commercial Diplomacy
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To promote and deliver UK priorities in Guinea including increasing UK investment and commercial interest in Guinea, benefiting both countries and supporting Guinea’s long-term economic development. Leading on Embassy International Programme projects and Chevening scholarship programme. Provide insight through economic and political analysis. Line managing a team of two.
Roles and responsibilities
Economic analysis and reporting
Analysis and reporting of economic developments in Guinea and impact on the UK.
International Programme project management
Lead on Embassy International Programme projects including the call for bids, selection of bids, monitoring and evaluating in line with International Programme policy including final reports and undertaking field visits. Lead on Embassy Chevening Scholarship Programme and other Embassy project opportunities.
Support to UK commercial interests
Provide updates and briefing for UK companies on opportunities and developments in Guinea. Support and advise British companies operating in Guinea. Lobby the Government of Guinea and key stakeholders on behalf of the UK government and UK companies. Liaise with stakeholders to facilitate trade missions and meetings. Review and update gov.uk Overseas Business Risk Report. Organise quarterly British Business Group receptions.
Networking
Build and maintain a strong network of contacts including with the international donor community as well as civil society organisations and government of Guinea to strengthen co-ordination and complementarity of UK activities.
Support to all other Embassy work
As needed, including Communications and Public Affairs, Protocol, Events and Crisis Management.
Representation of the UK
Represent the Embassy at economic meetings and other events both with Government institutions and International Financial Institutions. Representation in the absence of the Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission.
Management of staff
The role will include line management responsibilities.
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– BA degree
– 3 years’ professional experience
– 1 year of Management experience
– Understanding national and local political/ economic climate
– Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point
– Excellent analytical and communication skills
– Proven analysis and reporting skills
– Ability to work effectively to deadlines
Language requirements:
Language: French, English
Level of language required: Fluent written, oral, and reading.
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– Numerical and Budget Management Abilities |
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
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19 June 2024
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Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
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Full-time, Temporary
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Africa
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Guinea
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Conakry
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British Embassy
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GNF 17,325,867 per month
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8 July 2024
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7 January 2025
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Learning and development opportunities:
The position offers opportunity for learning and development on the job, including through attendance at online seminars, workshops and building relationships with relevant contacts. There may be an opportunities to attend regional or UK training and events.
Working patterns:
Presence at the Embassy is needed during normal working hours as the team is a small one and the jobholder is a senior member of country-based staff.
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- Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy Conakry are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Guinea.
- All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit.
- Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
- Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
- Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
- Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework
- Successful candidates not resident in Conakry will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.
- Complete the application form in full as the information provided will be used for screening purposes.
- Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
- The British Embassy will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.
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Conakry
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