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Trade Assistant - 1,447.61 USD Gross Salary - British Embassy Ankara 
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Details:
Job Category
Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
Job Subcategory
Department for International Trade (DIT)
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
Due to COVID-19, you may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
The British Embassy in Ankara is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to hire a Trade Assistant, for the Department for International Trade (DIT) team.
Primarily the job involves liaison with Turkish government and industry, Turkish and British healthcare/life sciences/energy/railway companies and their in-country representatives, and assisting with planning for, and personal involvement in, official visits, events and relevant exhibitions.
DIT works to support companies based in the UK and their in-country representatives and partners overseas. Primarily the job involves providing support to the DIT team during their interactions with UK and Turkish industries and government. In particular the Ankara team focuses on supporting UK exports in the healthcare, life sciences, energy, education, infrastructure, defence & security sectors.
Main responsibilities will include:
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Required competencies
Changing and Improving, Collaborating and Partnering, Achieving Commercial Outcomes, Delivering at Pace
Grade
A2 (L)
Type of Position
Full-time, Permanent
Working hours per week
36.25
Region
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Starting monthly salary (USD)
1,447.61 gross
Start Date
12 October 2020
Other benefits and conditions of employment
This is a full-time permanent contract, for 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week.
The monthly salary for this position is 1,447.61 USD gross A2 level. Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by local law.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Turkey. The British Embassy in Ankara does not sponsor for work permits.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and a probation period of 2 months.
Staff recruited locally by The British Embassy in Ankara is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Turkish employment law.
British Diplomatic Missions are equal opportunities employers, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. We are committed to developing a learning organisation that enhances business performance, maximises our staff’s potential and encourages staff innovation and development.
Additional information
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.
Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
Additional Information (due to Covid 19):
Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
Job Subcategory
Department for International Trade (DIT)
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
Due to COVID-19, you may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
The British Embassy in Ankara is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to hire a Trade Assistant, for the Department for International Trade (DIT) team.
Primarily the job involves liaison with Turkish government and industry, Turkish and British healthcare/life sciences/energy/railway companies and their in-country representatives, and assisting with planning for, and personal involvement in, official visits, events and relevant exhibitions.
DIT works to support companies based in the UK and their in-country representatives and partners overseas. Primarily the job involves providing support to the DIT team during their interactions with UK and Turkish industries and government. In particular the Ankara team focuses on supporting UK exports in the healthcare, life sciences, energy, education, infrastructure, defence & security sectors.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Support the day-to-day work of the healthcare, life sciences, energy and railway sectors within the DIT team. Supporting delivery of the campaigns and assisting with all reporting, and briefing requirements of the section. Thereby ensuring that all targets are met by the section;
- Help to establish, maintain and expand a wide range of high-level contacts in the relevant sectors of industry in Turkey. Working with those contacts and other sources of information to acquire knowledge of the key projects, opportunities and challenges for UK business. Liaising with UK companies and following up on enquiries, including through visits to local companies, supporting the production of chargeable reports for UK companies when commissioned via British Chamber of Commerce Turkey (BCCT);
- Ensure that all administrative tasks such as appraisals, expenditure claims and reports are completed in a timely way.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Fluency in English and Turkish (both oral and written);
- The ability to work in a diverse, multicultural team where intense pressure and short deadlines are common;
- The ability to effectively support those representing UK interests in meetings with high level audiences.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Some understanding of the Turkish healthcare, life sciences, energy and railway sectors and how these interact with government;
- Experience of campaigns, lobbying, public relations or similar roles in the public sector;
- Some knowledge of the relevant Turkish industries;
- Experience of working in an international environment either an embassy or multilateral organisation.
Required competencies
Changing and Improving, Collaborating and Partnering, Achieving Commercial Outcomes, Delivering at Pace
Grade
A2 (L)
Type of Position
Full-time, Permanent
Working hours per week
36.25
Region
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Starting monthly salary (USD)
1,447.61 gross
Start Date
12 October 2020
Other benefits and conditions of employment
This is a full-time permanent contract, for 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week.
The monthly salary for this position is 1,447.61 USD gross A2 level. Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by local law.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Turkey. The British Embassy in Ankara does not sponsor for work permits.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and a probation period of 2 months.
Staff recruited locally by The British Embassy in Ankara is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Turkish employment law.
British Diplomatic Missions are equal opportunities employers, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. We are committed to developing a learning organisation that enhances business performance, maximises our staff’s potential and encourages staff innovation and development.
Additional information
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.
Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
Additional Information (due to Covid 19):
- You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption;
- Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;
- Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.
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