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Senior Policy and Trade Adviser(UZB24.191)Employer British Embassy Tashkent |
| Information on vacancy | |
| Period of publication | 06.05.2024 - 22.05.2024 |
| Field of activity / position: |
Trade and sales / Top manager |
| Duties | The British Embassy in Tashkent is part of the UK's global diplomatic network and we are now looking to recruit a Senior Policy and Trade Adviser on a permanent basis, who will work as a senior member of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) team based in the Embassy. This is an exciting time to be working in DBT. With its role to promote UK's business interests worldwide, the successful candidate will contribute to the UK's prosperity by working in an expanded DBT commercial team in the Embassy, contributing to the enhancement of the bilateral trade and investment relations between the UK and Uzbekistan. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading on market access issues in a rapidly changing and reforming economy by understanding the current policy and regulatory framework. Here, the aim is to increase the number of British companies entering the market, improve trade access issues between the UK and Uzbekistan, and defend free trade by, for example, providing support to Uzbekistan's accession to the World Trade Organisation. The successful candidate will also lead in the export promotion work of the Trade team's priority sectors. This will involve liaising with UK companies and Uzbek stakeholders to identify and fulfil opportunities for UK exports. Establishing a wide-reaching network, understanding of the sector, and effective communication channels will be essential to increasing UK exports to the market. Organising of events to promote UK trade will form an integral part of the position's activity. This is a high profile, outward facing role, which requires strong interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain high-level relationships across business and Government stakeholders in Uzbekistan and the UK. The jobholder will also build and utilise a significant support network in Uzbekistan and the UK, across both governments and trade bodies, as well as international trade and development organisations. The 3 key areas of responsibility: 1. Market Access Lead (55%) -Lead on priority Market Access barriers already identified in Uzbekistan with the aim of resolving these. -Working closely across a network of colleagues in Istanbul and London. -Working with UK businesses and other stakeholder to identify any new trade barriers. -Monitoring and developing in depth understanding of Uzbek Government regulatory and policy frameworks impacting UK trade and investment. -Supporting Embassy and DBT colleagues in wider Bilateral Trade Relations, including in the UK's support to Uzbekistan accession to the World Trade Organisation. -Management of market access programme including implementer liaison and monitoring and evaluation. 2. Export Promotion (35%) -Leading export promotion of a new priority sectors for the Embassy including the development of an Export Win pipeline. -Managing stakeholder engagement and development of a network within this sector, including UK businesses, potential customers in Uzbekistan, the Uzbek Government, and HMG colleagues relevant to the sector. -Supporting company engagement in Uzbekistan within this sector, including for example, the delivery of sector-specific trade missions to and from the UK, events, and marketing. -Drafting of briefing materials for high-level visits, including ministers, relevant to this priority sector. 3. Market Research and Analysis (10%) -Production of monthly Business Environment and Market Intelligence report for UK Businesses and HMG colleagues -Keep up to date with and provide written analysis to the Embassy/DBT colleagues on, changes in trade/business legislation in Uzbekistan, changes to Uzbek machinery of government and leadership, opportunities for UK business, and competitor activity. |
| Requirements to the candidate | |
| Age: | 18 and above |
| Gender: | Irrelevant |
| Residence: | Uzbekistan-Tashkent (work permit) |
| Education: | Higher |
| Professional requirements | Our ideal candidate will have: -At least three years professional work experience in relevant area, preferably with exposure to policy making, business development, or marketing. -Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English, Russian and Uzbek languages( minimum C1 level for CEFR framework *). -An extensive knowledge and understanding of the business environment in Uzbekistan, including Uzbek Government structure and policy. -Ability to set and meet own priorities and work with limited supervision. -Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, along with resourcefulness in solving problems. -Good interpersonal and networking skills, including the ability to deal comfortably with high level officials and contacts. Good to have: -Good knowledge and understanding of UK business environment. -Prior experience of working with or within the private sector, government, diplomatic mission or international organization. -Degree in a relevant field (*It is desirable to have a degree in economics, public administration, business, marketing, or related discipline- not essential) -Good knowledge and understanding of Green Energy sector. |
| Working conditions | |
| Region | Tashkent |
| Employment | Full |
| Salary offered | 2468.61 USD gross monthly |
| Extra motivation | This is a full-time, permanent contract (40 hours gross per week). The successful candidate will be subject to professional background checks and security clearance. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Uzbekistan are subject to the terms and conditions of service according to local Uzbek employment law. All applicants interested in this job opportunity should have the legal right to live and work in Uzbekistan. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits. Learning and development opportunities: The jobholder will receive a comprehensive induction from relevant DBT teams, and the British Embassy, upon starting the role. DBT and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) offer an extensive range of learning opportunities, covering formal training courses, mentoring and work shadowing, and learning on the job, that will all be available to the job-holder. Working patterns: This is a full-time position however the British Embassy Tashkent supports flexible working and would be able to consider flexi-hours (eg early start and early finish each working day) or compressed hours (eg working 10 days in 9). Additional Info- Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field "Application deadline". We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered. Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen. FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position. *Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed. |
| Additional information | |
| Additional information: | Please apply through the following link- https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/22724-Senior-Policy-and-Trade-Adviser-UZB24-191/en-GB *Please copy the link onto a browser and follow the instructions to submit a completed application. **Only fully completed applications made via the above link will be accepted. |
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