COMMERCIAL DIPLOMACY OFFICER - BRITISH EMBASSY

COMMERCIAL DIPLOMACY OFFICER - BRITISH EMBASSY The British Embassy in Jakarta is part of a world-wide network of 230 DiplomaticPosts, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. Indonesia and the United Kingdom have a strong relationship, and we work closely together to promote economic prosperity and international security. The Commercial Diplomacy Officer will contribute to the delivery of the UK’s trade and multilateral economic policy objectives and will be part of a new Prosperity Team

(1 year fixed-term contract)

Main Duties :

Public diplomacy activities on the UK economy and commercial opportunities in support of UK Trade International colleagues

Disseminating relevant publications on the UK economy and UK commercial features to key contacts and coordinate public events related to the UK Prosperity agendaOrganising high level visits programmes and liaising with Prosperity fund partners on key eventsLobbying and reporting on trade policy and market access issues in support of Prosperity Team leader and UKTI

Assisting in lobbying of Indonesian government ministries and agencies and reporting on Indonesian market access issuesContribute to reports on Indonesian multilateral positions (Doha, ASEAN, APEC, Trans Pacific Partnership)Maintaining contacts with government ministries and agencies, business community and relevant research organisations

Liaising with the EU Delegation and relevant local partners as well as with other sections of the Embassy (UKTI, MCS, UKCCU, Political Team, British Council)Occasionally interpreting for UK-based colleagues if a local interlocutor does not speak EnglishRequirements:

A bachelor’s degree in Economics or BusinessExperience in a similar role in another Embassy or international organisationSome experience of public relations work is desirableAttention to detail with a proven track record of delivering results to a high standardFlexibility, resilience under pressure and decisivenessAbility to work with people of different levels and backgroundsStrong written and oral communication in Indonesian and EnglishProficient in MS Office applicationsThe British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package, inclusive of salary, benefits and training opportunities. Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. In relation to this, the successful candidate will need to arrange his/her own Police Certificate. You must also have the permit to work in Indonesia in order to apply.

To Apply:
Please send your CV and the completed http://ukinindonesia.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/our-embassy/working-for-us/vacancy-one by Friday, 27 February 2012 to indonesia.recruitment@fco.gov.uk

Please note that incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.

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