BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION ABUJA


VACANCY: LE III ASSISTANT TRADE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

The British High Commission is seeking to appoint a LE III Assistant trade Development Manager based in Abuja.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 20th May 2011
INTERVIEWS: From Tuesday 31st May 2011

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.

The ideal candidate will:

• 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.
• 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.

It is essential that candidates have a high standard of written and spoken English.

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.

Applications should be sent to:

Human Resources Assistant
British High Commission
No. 33, Dangote House
P.O Box 4808
Aguiyi Ironsi Street
Maitama
Abuja

Or by email to: [email protected]

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Telephone applications and enquiries will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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