Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy in Cairo is looking to recruit a Regional Market
Entry Advisor , job grade Higher Executive Officer (HEO).
The successful candidate will develop the UK export business in the North
African market.
Main duties and responsibilities:
* Increase the value of UK exports by helping our companies gain entry to African markets
* They will do this by providing tailored advice to UK businesses, helping them identify their route to market, their market entry needs, flagging market barriers, and advising on options for making progress
* Support UK businesses establish effective export strategies and if needed, assist them in sourcing addition support through an Overseas Referral Network, ensuring regular follow up to remain a key player in their client 's export journey, tracking the service delivery so that the support given is fit for purpose and identify if further help is needed
* Work with the Operations Team to maintain market intelligence to support dialogue with clients and build collaborative relationships with both British and African business in each region, including with a view to updating and expanding the Overseas Referral Network
* Ensure appropriate export account management is followed and businesses are linked in to the International Trade Advisor Network
* Upload business interactions weekly on to Data Hub and shared spreadsheets
* Promote the market entry offer to British companies, UK Regions and Devolved Administrations, with a view to increase demand and visibility to SMEs across the UK
* Maintain a thorough understanding of all of the markets in their region working closely with Posts and directing business to opportunities not just in the primary market
This list is not exhaustive and you may be required to carry out additional
duties according to business needs.
Key Behaviours:
* Managing a Quality Service - Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
* Communicating & Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
* Making Effective Decisions - Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
* Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
* Developing self and others - Focus on continuous learning and development for self, others and the organisation as a whole.
* Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
* Fluency in English and Arabic both in written and verbal communication skills. Ability to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely.
* 5+ years of either relevant advisory experience in the private or public sector, ideally on an international basis.
* Relevant degree and work experience with a track record of delivery through collaboration and partnering in complex environments.
* Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* Resourcefulness in solving problems.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable dealing with senior officials and business people.
* Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office applications (MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
* Private sector experience in a consultancy environment.
* Experience of working in a virtual team.
Required behaviours
Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace,
Communicating and Influencing, Working Together, Developing Self and Others
Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month
Application deadline - year
9 May 2023
Grade
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Type of Position
Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week
36
Duration of Post
12 months
Region
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory
Egypt
Location (City)
Cairo
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
1
Salary Currency
USD
Salary
2,489
Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year
2 July 2023
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Eligibility:
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Egypt.
Remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration
package for this role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of USD
2,489 per month subject to insurance and tax as per the usual regulations
based on a 36 hours per week.
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.
We offer a competitive package including medical benefits, performance related
bonus, recreational facilities, opportunities for job related training &
development, etc. This is for a full-time employment, on a fixed-term basis
for one (1) year, subject to a 3-month probationary period.
There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No
accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this
position.
The British Embassy is committed to helping staff develop in their careers
through formal and informal training and coaching. A healthy and active
Learning & Development committee supports staff in their goals. In addition,
we have access to the substantial amount of resources that the Embassy and UK
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's International Academy provides.
Additional information
How to apply:
Interested candidates must include 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) 2) a
motivation essay, in the relevant sections of the online application form,
stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and 3) 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.
Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (local time) on 09
May 2023.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Process:
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take
around two - three months. The security clearance process includes checks
available in country and with 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.
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 job 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.
Personal data collected will be treated in strictest confidence under the
terms of the UK Data Protection Act and used for recruitment purposes only.
The British Embassy Cairo is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to
inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staffs recruited
locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of service
according to local Egypt employment law.
Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country
Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net
site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites,
however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you
complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive
it.