UKTI Trade Development Manager

TRADE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER VACANCY

The British High Commission is seeking to appoint a Trade Development Manager in its Trade and Investment Department (UKTI) beginning mid May 2014.

UKTI is the United Kingdom Government’s international business development agency. The UKTI team in Tanzania is charged with trade development between the UK and Tanzania, assisting Tanzanian companies looking to set up operations or expand in the UK and alerting and informing British businesses about opportunities in Tanzania. The team also contributes to Her Majesty’s Government’s work on the Prosperity agenda through working alongside Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Department for International Development colleagues on the UK-Tanzania High Level Partnership providing high quality advice and analysis regarding the business environment and commercial potential in market.

This is a great opportunity to work in an exciting and challenging environment on a high profile agenda within the British High Commission. The Trade Development Manager will be a confident self-starter, have excellent communication, team leadership and management skills, ability to network with a wide range of contacts and manage budgets effectively.

The successful candidate will need to undergo background checks and security clearance. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the set up and running of a British Chamber of Commerce jointly with the British Business Group in Tanzania.
• Provide support and work alongside the Head of UKTI Tanzania, contributing towards the East Africa Oil and Gas High Value Opportunity (HVO), deputise in his/her absence and manage staff.
• Act as the first point of contact for British Businesses in Tanzania. Provide advice to potential investors and businesses highlighting commercially related opportunities and developments.
• Promote Tanzania as a destination with potential for focussed quality Trade Missions relevant to local commercial opportunities and ensure that the profile of the Tanzanian market is raised in the UK, resulting in increased trade figures, and other pre-determined targets.
• Maintain an effective network of contacts, especially in the Financial Services, Agriculture, ICT and other growth sectors, across Tanzanian government ministries, relevant organisations/associations and the private sector.
• Undertake research, and produce high quality reports on trade and investment opportunities and ensure that UKTI Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and market research targets are met through promotion of UKTI services.
• Support the UK’s Prosperity agenda through robust analysis of the business climate and relevant reform agendas, by contributing alongside other colleagues towards the UK-Tanzania High Level Partnership.

Skills and Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related fields

·         Minimum 3 years full-time professional experience, preferably in international business or marketing

·         A proven track record of fostering business relationships or a demonstrated understanding of commercial enterprise

·         Ability to speak credibly with senior representatives of public and private sector organisations

·         Understanding of international/regional/Tanzanian trade and investment issues

·         Knowledge of UK and Tanzania domestic / foreign affairs is desirable.

·         Fluency in written and oral  English and Swahili

·         Excellent research and report writing skills

·         Ability to prioritise, effectively manage and execute multiple tasks to a high standard, both through individual and team delivery

·         Attention to detail and good follow up discipline

·         Ability to excel in a collaborative team environment

·         Strength in MS Office, Excel, and Outlook

Competencies:

Civil Service competencies for this post

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/294820/Trade_Development_Manager_Competencies.pdf

Compensation package:

The gross monthly salary for the position is Tsh 2,344,306 plus pension and medical insurance. Appointment will be under local terms and conditions, and is subject to medical and security clearance.

How to apply:

Applicants should submit a CV, , and a one page statement describing why you would be a good candidate for the UKTI Trader Development Manager post to Tanzania-Recruitment@dfid.gov.uk  entitled “UKTI Trade Development Manager Vacancy.”

The deadline for the submission of applications is 12 noon on Friday, 4 April 2014.

Please ensure that any e-mail attachments do not exceed 5MB.  Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, and will be required to bring original certificates and diplomas for verification.

Interview and start date
Candidates shortlisted for this post will be required to attend an interview and complete a series of aptitude.  Interviews for the UKTI Trade Development Manager Post have provisionally been scheduled to take place on Thursday, 16^th April 2014. The planned start date for this position is to start as soon as possible and no later than Monday 12 May, 2014.

Equal Opportunities

The British High Commission is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome all applicants, irrespective of race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, creed, beliefs or age. Selection is on merit.

No payments should be requested or offered at any part of the recruitment process – any irregularities should be reported by email to fraud@dfid.gov.uk. No travel expenses will be paid from outside of Tanzania.