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Job by British Embassy Addis Ababa

Position: Market Access and Trade Policy Officer (10/23 ADD)

Position Description

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The British government values diversity and is an inclusive workplace. By valuing diversity, advancing equality, and combating discrimination, we strengthen our organisational capacity. Applications from people of all backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, veteran status, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, race, colour, or any other legally protected characteristic. Where operational and security requirements permit, we support flexible work arrangements that support families.

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Job’s primary objective:

You will participate actively in the British Embassy’s economic team in Addis Ababa and work within the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) to achieve the goals outlined in the Trade Plan for Africa and the Country Plan for Ethiopia. As Market Access and Trade Policy Officer, you will lead the team’s work to identify market access barriers, analysing and prioritising these issues and then developing and executing influencing strategies in order to remove them. You will also work on campaigns to support the improvement of Ethiopia’s broader business environment, working to create more conducive conditions in which trade and investment can flourish.

Context:

The department for economic growth is what we are. We help UK companies invest, expand, and export so they can generate income and job opportunities throughout the nation. We support UK companies abroad and draw foreign capital to our country. Over 100 countries around the world are home to our 3,000 employees. Our goal is to help African businesses connect more effectively with the UK and the rest of the world while also assisting British businesses in expanding abroad and addressing some of the challenges the UK is currently facing.

One of the nine DBT global networks is DBT Africa, which is run by John Humphrey, the HMTC for Africa. UK businesses have a significant presence in the Africa Region, making the UK one of the

the largest investors in the continent. With some of the strongest growing economies in the world and booming population growth there are numerous more opportunities for UK firms; from tech start-ups in the West to infrastructure in the East. The Network’s role is to promote these opportunities and position the UK as the continent’s number one trading partner and investor.

DBT in Ethiopia is based at the British Embassy in Addis Ababa. We are a core part of the wider economic-focused Prosperity Team comprising DBT, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), all working to alleviate poverty, improve economic development, and enhance investment and trade between the UK and Ethiopia.

additional perks and terms of employment

Possibilities for learning and development:

The British Embassy is committed to enabling all workers to fulfil their potential. Both in Addis and the UK, there are several chances for both technical and more general skill development. As part of the FCDO’s yearly performance management process, officers are urged to create learning and development plans.

Working patterns:

This is full time position of 36 hours per week. Current protocol requires officers to work three days a week in the office.

Requests for flexible working hours will be favourably considered, but take note of the following:

• You might have to put in a couple evenings a month.
• You can be required to visit further Ethiopian cities, and there may be occasional travel to the UK, and
• possibly other countries within Africa
• Additional information
• Must be able to legally work in Ethiopia
• Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening
• Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted
• The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position
• Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Addis Ababa are subject to Terms and Conditions of
• Service according to local employment law in Ethiopia
• All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct
• visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
• The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
• Obtain the relevant permit
• Pay the fees for the permit
• Make arrangements to relocate
• Meet the costs to relocation

• strategy.
• Support business development projects: you will work with commercial leads within the team to provide solutions to specific market access issues impacting the UK’s priority sectors in Ethiopia. This will involve understanding the UK’s priority sectors, liaising with companies who are looking to enter into the Ethiopian markets and developing solutions in order to improve the ease of investment in these sectors.
• The role will require strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships; the confidence to negotiate between senior internal and external government stakeholders will be of particular benefit. It will require close teamwork, supporting UK Embassy prosperity strategy.
• The jobholder will be a confident self-starter, a team player with excellent communication skills, and the ability to network with a wide range of contacts at senior levels in government, international agencies and the private sector. In addition, they will be expected to provide high quality analysis and advice on sector-specific developments

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• Degree in business, economics, management, finance or related field
• At least 3 years’ experience in investment or government services and/or supporting private sector companies/organisations in doing business
• Current knowledge of Ethiopia’s economy, government and business environment
• Great communication and presentation skills
• Excellent drafting skills
• Fluency in the language of business and investment

Language requirements: 

Language: 

• English (essential) and Amharic (desirable)
• Level of language required:  Fluent

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

• Knowledge of the UK economic and business environment
• Existing relationships across Ethiopia’s economy, government and business sector
• Required behaviours
• Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing

How to Apply

• 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.

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Deadline: Jun 26, 2023