{"id":19903,"date":"2016-11-18T14:28:28","date_gmt":"2016-11-18T14:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=19903"},"modified":"2016-11-18T14:28:28","modified_gmt":"2016-11-18T14:28:28","slug":"british-high-commission-currently-recruiting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/british-high-commission-currently-recruiting.html","title":{"rendered":"British High Commission Currently Recruiting"},"content":{"rendered":"
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.\u00a0 We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Trade Services Manager (18\/16 ACCRA)<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n Roles and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n West Africa is a growing and diverse region with opportunities accords a range of sectors that the UK has expertise in. It has significant long-term economic potential with vast natural resources and a young and growing population. As a result West Africa offers a wide array of business opportunities , especially in the oil and gas sector but also increasingly in areas such as renewable energy, infrastructure and agriculture. Current trade figures are good but we want to do better.<\/p>\n As part of the British Government\u2019s commitment to increasing UK exports worldwide to \u00a31 trillion by 2020, the UK\u2019s trade team in West Africa, with offices in Lagos, Abuja, Accra, Cameroon, Cote d\u2019Ivoire, Guinea,and Senegal is developing a trade strategy to identify and better tap into this vast potential and increase trade between the UK and West Africa. \u00a0The Ghana team is also shifting to a regional approach, working with trade colleagues in Nigeria, Cameroon, Cote d\u2019Ivoire, Guinea and Senegal to maximize the trading relationship with the UK across West Africa.<\/p>\n We are looking for a highly organised person with a strong attention to detail, ability to take the initiative, work accurately within deadlines and with limited supervision, and be a strong team member who works collaboratively. \u00a0Note that this role does not cover Nigeria which is managed separately, but you will liaise closely with your counterpart in Nigeria to ensure a consistent regional approach.<\/p>\n Main purpose of job<\/strong><\/p>\n To build interest among UK business in exporting their goods or services to Ghana and other parts of West Africa; to work closely with British companies exploring their exporting options in the region; to provide market insight and sector-specific analysis according to their needs (on a chargeable basis); identify export opportunities for UK companies and to support the UK Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) to transfer over time trade services.<\/p>\n Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n Roles and responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n Required Skills or Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n Desirable qualifications and experience \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Essential qualifications and experience \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Required competencies \u00a0<\/strong> How To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n Additional information<\/strong><\/p>\n Successful candidates not resident in Ghana will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.<\/p>\n The British High Commission will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.<\/p>\n Interested applicants should apply by clicking on the link:<\/p>\n The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. \u00a0We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.\u00a0 We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. 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