The British Embassy in Algiers currently has a vacancy for a Trade Adviser. To identify and promote export opportunities in Algeria and help British companies to win business in line with the Department for International trade (DIT) Regional Trade Plan for Africa. 

Main responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and generating commercial opportunities in key sectors to include Energy, Education, Agri-Tech, Financial Services, Healthcare, and others as required; 
• Matching and introducing UK suppliers into these market opportunities, and supporting companies to win contracts;
• Planning and delivering targeted campaigns and activities in these sectors aimed at increasing the demand for UK goods and services in Algeria;
• Providing professional advice and support to UK companies wishing to develop business in Algeria;   
• Assisting  the pan African Trade Services Unit in providing high quality market research and organising visit programmes and events to introduce UK companies to the Algerian market;
• Identifying issues faced by British investors active in Algeria and develop and implement clear strategies to resolve them;
• Organising and running events in line with the Regional Trade Plan and relevant campaigns, either independently or in cooperation with internal or external partners;
• Building and maintaining a network of stakeholders, including UK and Algerian businesses (private and public sector), government, commercial partners and multipliers in Algeria as well as in the UK and North Africa;
• Attending relevant events both in Algeria and in region and UK as required;
• Contributing fully to the work of the DIT Africa Team and ensuring the delivery of team targets for export wins and campaign milestones;
• Occasionally act as an interpreter. 

Please note that this position will involve some commitments (networking, receptions, and seminars) out of normal working hours.

The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in regional requirements. 

Key competencies required:

• Achieving Commercial Outcomes – Being effective in this area is about maintaining an economic, long-term focus in all activities. It’s about having a commercial, financial and sustainable mind-set to ensure all activities and services are delivering added value and working to stimulate economic growth.
• Collaborating and Partnering – People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done.
• Leading and Communicating – Effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. It’s about supporting principles of fairness of opportunity for all and a dedication to a diverse range of citizens.
• Managing a Quality Service – Effectiveness in this area is about being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements