BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION YAOUNDE

Vacancy - Prosperity Officer (08/17 YAO)

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Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles)

Job Subcategory: Commercial Diplomacy

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)  

Main purpose of job:

To help Cameroon realise its economic potential by opening markets, encouraging transparency, tackling corruption and promoting sustainable growth, whilst supporting UK companies to do business in the country.

Roles and responsibilities / What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?

• Monitor developments and report on business and economic issues in Cameroon, and how they impact on the business environment;
• Develop key contacts with Cameroonian   representatives from government, industry and international institutions, and   identify opportunities to engage with them on matters relating to the business environment; advocate for fair and transparent treatment of UK companies;
• Coordinate with the international business   community, other countries, international organisations and NGOs to resolve market challenges, promote fair practices and advocate UK policy; act as the   main point of contact for the Business Coalition Against Corruption in   Cameroon;
• Consider how prosperity work can be linked  into other activities at post, e.g. communications, visits;
• Plan and deliver events and visits;
• Support the Head of the Political Team on programme management/project work;
• Provide support and cover for the UK Trade and Investment officer as and when necessary.

Essential qualifications and experience  

• 2-3 years experience in economic affairs, trade promotion or similar.
• Thorough understanding of the domestic economy in Cameroon, including its   business practices, investment market, laws, regulations and policies
• Excellent written and spoken English and French (this will be tested at interview)
• Fully IT literate
• GCE advanced level certificate or equivalent

Desirable qualifications and experience  

• Experience of programme/project management
• Experience of events organising
• Higher education diploma in economics, political science, law, business or similar

Required competencies  

• Collaborating and Partnering, Achieving Commercial Outcomes, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Application deadline: 10 July 2017

Grade: A2 (L)

Type of Position: Permanent

Region: Africa

Country/Territory: Cameroon

Location (City): Yaounde

Type of Post: British High Commission

Starting monthly salary (): 505,362 CFA

Start Date: 1 September 2017

Other benefits and conditions of employment  

• Transport allowance of 32,844 CFA, housing allowance 60,996 CFA and 13th month salary
• Performance related bonus
• Additional information  

TO APPLY

All interested candidates are invited to apply online through the following link: Prosperity Officer