وظيفة شاغرة لدى السفارة البريطانية في عمّان
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Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)Job Subcategory
Department for Business and Trade (DBT)Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy Amman has a vacancy for Trade and Investment Adviser, job grade Executive Officer (EO), under the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).
The Trade and Investment Adviser will be responsible for leading on trade ties between the UK and Jordan as a member of DBT. The jobholder will be leading on the strategic sectors of Energy, Infrastructure, and Technology. This involves raising the profile of UK products and services, supporting the implementation of the UK-Jordan Association Agreement, attracting and supporting Jordan-based companies to expand operations into the UK, and identifying and removing barriers to trade. The role requires strong market knowledge and a network of contacts.
The role includes setting strategic direction and priorities, which requires close collaboration with the wider DBT Middle East Regional Trade Team and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Economy and Prosperity Team at the British Embassy Amman.
The jobholder will also be the point of contact of the UK’s GREAT Campaign communications and assets in coordination with British Embassy Amman and Regional Teams.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Contribute significantly to relevant elements of Jordan Delivery Plan, which is developed from the MEaP Regional Trade Plan and British Embassy Country Business Plan.
- Trade Policy: Support the implementation of the UK-Jordan Association Agreement by sharing input and insights at relevant meetings, trade analysis and market research.
- Market Access: Identify and develop an action plan to spot opportunities and barriers through market intelligence and regular interactions with relevant contacts.
- Export wins: Build an effective network of relationships with relevant leaders in key entities in Jordan and the UK to secure actual high-value business contracts for UK companies.
- Proactively develop, manage, and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the Jordanian and British business community, relevant government bodies, and investors in order to identify and increase export and investment opportunities.
- Monitor economic trends and trade statistics, with an overall responsibility for the Energy, Infrastructure, and Technology Sectors. As a sector lead, you will be responsible for obtaining market intelligence, identifying commercial opportunities for UK companies, monitoring market trends and projects, assessing demand for UK products and services, and key areas of growth.
- Work closely with colleagues across the UK Government; UK Export Finance (UKEF), Trade Policy, Economy and Prosperity, and Regional Sector Leads to identify and collaborate on cross-cutting priorities.
- Manage visit programmes with key stakeholders to maximise exposure for UK companies and liaise with colleagues on media coverage. Provide relevant briefings, information, and introductions that will help UK companies secure business in the market.
- Facilitate, manage, and represent DBT Jordan and the British Embassy in relevant commercial events to highlight UK excellence and technologies in lead sectors and target contacts through the GREAT Campaign and trade events to promote DBT services.
- Liaise with the British Embassy’s Communications Team and Regional Marketing Hub on GREAT Campaign priorities and branding regulations.
- Deputise and support DBT Director Jordan whenever needed and during their absence.
The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required.
Key behaviours required:
- Managing a Quality Service – Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
- Making Effective Decisions – Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
- Changing and Improving – Seek out opportunities to create effective change and suggest innovative ideas for improvement. Review ways of working, including seeking and providing feedback.
- Communicating and Influencing – Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
- Delivering at Pace – Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
- Working Together – Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
Eligibility:
If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as:
- You have the right to live and work in Jordan; and
- You receive the appropriate level of security clearance.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Relevant experience in a similar field (business development and trade), ideally for at least five years.
- Solid understanding of the drivers and challenges of the local commercial market and sectors in Jordan (including major opportunities and trends), and ideally with an established network in covering business, trade associations, government, and other key stakeholders.
- Relevant experience in comprehensive account management. Ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts to identify trade opportunities and to facilitate business connections and partnerships.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, both written and spoken. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication. Able to simplify complexities and adapt communication so others can understand.
- Ability to plan strategically, assimilate information from a range of sources, and to see the bigger picture to spot opportunities.
- Proven experience of working pro-actively, independently and towards performance targets within a team setting, contributing to the overall goals of the section.
- Team player who is capable of working on their own initiative as well as with others, including in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Strong customer focus and ability to deliver quality service.
- Collaborative approach to colleague and stakeholder partnerships. Ability to drive delivery of outcomes and overcome obstacles, especially when working with and through others.
- Have a proven record of organisational ability. Able to organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines and changing priorities whilst maintaining close attention to detail and without compromising the quality of the work.
In addition, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Objectivity
- Impartiality
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Familiarity with the UK market would be an advantage.
- Experience of organising events.
Required behaviours
Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working TogetherApplication deadline
9 June 2023Grade
Executive Officer (EO)Type of Position
Full-time, PermanentWorking hours per week
37Region
Middle East & North AfricaCountry/Territory
JordanLocation (City)
AmmanType of Post
British EmbassyNumber of vacancies
1Salary Currency
JODSalary
1,702Start Date
1 August 2023Other benefits and conditions of employment
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of JOD 1,702 per month based on a 37 hours per week.
Salary will be paid gross and you are expected to comply with your tax obligations through completion of a tax return to the local authorities. If exceptionally you are not liable to pay Jordanian tax, you will receive a net salary, which is minus the deduction of an equivalent level of local tax. Further information on this will be provided at interview if necessary.
This role is for a full-time employment on a permanent contract basis. The successful candidate will be subject to a 90-days probationary period (as appropriate). The appointment is subject to satisfactory local and UK security clearances. The selected candidate must have a right to live and work in Jordan.
Normal working hours at the Embassy are from 08:00-15:30 from Sunday to Wednesday and from 08:00-15:00 on Thursday. The Embassy operates a flexible working policy that allows staff to work different hours as well as allowing staff to work from home one day a week, based on operational requirements and agreement with the line manager, and in line with FCDO and Embassy policies.
The jobholder should be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will also be dictated by operational needs and will involve working out of hours (evenings/ weekends), especially during visits and events.
The package includes a good level of health insurance and a friendly, English-speaking work environment. We offer opportunities to develop professional skills through our Learning & Development offer. Leave entitlement is 25 days (on pro rata basis) plus 14 public holidays.
The Embassy follows a 70-20-10 model of learning. Your Line Manager will help you develop a personalised L&D plan and will share opportunities, resources and guidance to ensure you continue your learning and achieve your full potential. You will also be encouraged to undertake developmental training and get involved in BE Amman corporate activities that offer an opportunity for professional development.Additional information
How to apply:
Interested candidates must include in their online application form
1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);
2) a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and
3) specific examples in the relevant sections of the online application form of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.
Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted before 23:55 Jordan local time on 09 June 2023.
Applications submitted after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Process:
Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks.
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and in the UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidates profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
The British Embassy Amman is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local labour law.
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