View Vacancy -- Prosperity Assistant

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

Job Subcategory: Communications, Press and Media, Political

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, eg 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 or similar

Skills:

• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively without close supervision; good attention to detail
• Positive and proactive attitude; customer focussed and good team player,   willing to support other High Commission objectives as required

Required competencies  

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

Application deadline: 25 May 2016

• Grade: A2 (L)
• Type of Position: Permanent
• Region : Africa
• Country/Territory: Cameroon
• Location (City) : Yaounde
• Type of Post:  British High Commission
• Starting salary (): 505,362 CFA
• Start Date : 1 July 2016

Other benefits and conditions of employment 

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

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Additional information  

• Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Yaounde are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Cameroon.
• Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
• Any questions you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.
• For more information about the FCO competencies please refer the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework