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.

– 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.