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Job Title:         Trade Officer (Embassy Jobs)
Organization: British High
Commission (BHC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Starting Monthly Salary: UGX
2,895,591
About US:
The British High Commission is the diplomatic liaison office that aims
to develop and maintain close bilateral relations with Uganda, in accordance
with British government policies. The British High Commission is responsible
for the political relationship between the UK and Uganda, and we provide advice
and guidance on political and governance issues. BHC provides assistance and
documentary services to British nationals in Uganda. The UK Trade and
Investment Section provides assistance to both British and Ugandan businesses.
Job Summary: The Trade
Officer will support the British Department for International Trade in Kampala
in delivering chargeable service support to UK companies interested in doing
business in Uganda and also the day to day administration of the DIT Kampala
office.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
General Office Administration:
  • The incumbent will develop a structure and
    system to manage contacts, enquiries and projects
  • Coordinate and ensure DIT Kampala doing
    business guides, Overseas Business Risk and sector reports are up-to-date.
  • The Trade Officer will act as a focal
    point of contact for British Businesses by handling initial queries,
    providing advice on the business environment and company registration
    procedures.
  • Carry out research and marketing activity,
    identify potential UK investors that would be interested in setting up or
    expanding their operations in Uganda.
  • Offer guidance to the Head of DIT in
    Kampala.
  • Write and compile reports on specific
    topics relating to market developments, best routes to market, and
    potential Ugandan business partners for UK companies looking to enter the
    Ugandan market.
  • Compile visit programs and organise meetings
    for UK companies.
  • Attend meetings where appropriate and
    assist in management of client relationships.
  • Assist with the planning and execution of
    international trade missions, industry focused seminars and other events
    to promote the UK.
  • Regularly update and manage the DIT
    database for key contacts in the industry.
  • Provide operational and administrative
    support by maintaining DIT Customer Data Management System (CDMS).
  • Identify Export Opportunities targeted to
    UK companies and upload them on the DIT Portal and follow them up.



Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidates for the British High
    Commission (BHC) Trade Officer job placement must hold a Bachelors’ degree
    or equivalent in International Business, Commerce, Marketing or any other
    business related field.
  • At least two years of related experience
    in a similar/related role.
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of
    international / regional / Ugandan trade and investment issues
  • Previous experience in business support to
    private sector organizations is desired
  • Excellent in written and spoken English
  • Personal Competencies:  Making Effective Decisions,
    Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at
    Pace
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the
British High Commission in the aforementioned capacity should apply by clicking
on the link below.
Deadline: 6th
September 2017
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