BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION ABUJA Jobs Nigeria: Vacancy for Assistant trade Development Manager, May 2011
Our High Commission in Abuja is responsible to the British Government for all aspects of the relationship between our two countries.
Our Political Section is responsible for political relations between the UK and Nigerian Governments. They monitor the political situation in Nigeria and seek to strengthen the bilateral relationship.
Our Trade & Investment Section is the UK Government's trade and investment promotion vehicle. It is also responsible for trade policy and economic relations.
Our Trade & Investment Section is the UK Government's trade and investment promotion vehicle. It is also responsible for trade policy and economic relations.
Our Visa Section is responsible for providing visa and entry clearance services for those wanting to travel to the UK .
Job VACANCY: LE III ASSISTANT TRADE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will:
• Be willing to travel regularly within Nigeria (and occasionally overseas).
• Have good time management and organisational skills and be used to working in a team.
• Be willing and able to take on responsibility for specific projects and see them through to a successful conclusion.
• Be a competent user of Windows based systems, Microsoft Office Internet and Web-based networking tools.
• Assist the High Commissioner with Abuja based trade activities.
• Have good time management and organisational skills and be used to working in a team.
• Be willing and able to take on responsibility for specific projects and see them through to a successful conclusion.
• Be a competent user of Windows based systems, Microsoft Office Internet and Web-based networking tools.
• Assist the High Commissioner with Abuja based trade activities.
• Be educated to first degree level or have sufficient work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Have relevant experience, to include trade promotion work, marketing/research, or be working in industry or business.
• Be highly motivated and able to demonstrate a track record of success/innovation in their career.
• Have confidence to deal with a wide range of senior British and Nigerian business people and government officials.
• Have relevant experience, to include trade promotion work, marketing/research, or be working in industry or business.
• Be highly motivated and able to demonstrate a track record of success/innovation in their career.
• Have confidence to deal with a wide range of senior British and Nigerian business people and government officials.
It is essential that candidates have a high standard of written and spoken English.
DESCRIPTION
The British High Commission is seeking to appoint a LE III Assistant trade Development Manager based in Abuja.
The Trade Development Section of the British High Commission works to promote the export of UK goods and services within the Nigerian market, by means of company visits, trade missions, exhibitions, seminars and market reports. The successful candidate will also be tasked with government relations and opportunities.
SALARY
This is a fixed term 12-month renewable contract from start date. Working hours 0800 – 1600 Monday to Thursday and 0800 -1300hrs on Friday. Flexible working options are available. The job will be graded LEIII with a monthly starting salary N238,620 including allowances.
How to Apply
Applications should be sent to:
Human Resources Assistant
British High Commission
No. 33, Dangote House
P.O Box 4808
Aguiyi Ironsi Street
Maitama
Abuja
British High Commission
No. 33, Dangote House
P.O Box 4808
Aguiyi Ironsi Street
Maitama
Abuja
Or by email to: recruitment.abuja@fco.gov.uk
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 20th May 2011
INTERVIEWS: From Tuesday 31st May 2011
INTERVIEWS: From Tuesday 31st May 2011