Trade & Investment Officer

Trade & Investment Officer (8 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Position:
Trade & Investment Officer (8 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Grade:
Band 13

Location:

Dubai
Reference: UKTI/DB/001/07/2013
Reporting to: UKTI UAE Team Coordinator
Number of Positions: 2

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) at the British Embassy in Dubai has vacancies for two Trade & Investment Officers to cover seasonal peaks in workload. The focus will be on a number of market sectors, including Education & Training, Skills; ICT;
Creativity;
Infrastructure (Mass Construction & Transport);
Oil & Gas;
Food & Drink;
Power & Water;
Life Sciences & Finance. Sectors to be covered will be determined according to experience. The positions are 8-month fixed term contracts running from October 2013 to May 2014.

Based in Dubai, the successful candidates will be line‑managed by the UKTI Team Coordinator.

• Assist Trade Advisers to ensure the UKTI team provides first‑class support to UK companies looking to trade in or with the UAE.
• Carry out market research on behalf of UK companies, ensuring accuracy and meeting agreed deadlines. Research will involve meetings with companies on the ground in Dubai & the Northern Emirates, promoting customers’ businesses, researching press and websites, and attending local exhibitions.
• Draft Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS) reports.
• Organise receptions and other events as required by customers. Assist with ministerial and official visits.

• Working with others – foster strong teamwork, value diversity and inclusion, act with honesty, integrity and professionalism, treat everyone with fairness and respect, and recognise the impact of own behaviour on others.
• Communication – communicate clearly and concisely, present basic facts and summarise relevant information logically and accurately, listen and check understanding, and present complex points verbally and in writing.
• Delivering Results – proven track record of delivering results to a high standard within tight deadlines, high initiative and ability to work without close supervision.
• Customer Focus – understand and focus on customer needs.

• Customer focus, exceptional planning and organisational skills, ability to manage self and resources, work independently, apply initiative, problem‑solve and work under pressure to meet multiple and changing priorities, deadlines and objectives.
• Confidence when dealing with commercial contacts, senior government officials and visiting VIPs.
• Excellent team player with ability to take a wider perspective.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy in all Microsoft Office packages and accurate typing skills.
• Previous experience in any of the listed sectors, or with a trade promotion agency or events planning organisation, is an advantage.

The Embassy offers an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including: salary of AED 10,130 per month, inclusive of all allowances, Band 13; five weeks vacation each year; free on‑site parking and free access to on‑site swimming pool, gymnasium and sports facilities. The pro‑rata principle will apply to annual leave.