Job
Description
Description
- Office
Notice No – 17/15 ACC - Position:
Deputy Head Of UK Trade & Investment - Section:
UK Trade &Investment- Accra - Grade:
C4 - Position
Type: 1 Year Renewable Contract - Salary:
4,208 GHS
The
British High Commission (BHC) Accra has a vacancy for a C4 (L) Deputy Head of
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) in the UK Trade & Investment section.
British High Commission (BHC) Accra has a vacancy for a C4 (L) Deputy Head of
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) in the UK Trade & Investment section.
UK
Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that helps UK based
companies succeed in international markets, and overseas companies to bring
high quality investment to the UK’s vibrant economy. It has two parent
government departments, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department
for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS).
Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that helps UK based
companies succeed in international markets, and overseas companies to bring
high quality investment to the UK’s vibrant economy. It has two parent
government departments, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department
for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS).
UKTI
Ghana is a busy team which offers a diverse, lively and challenging range of
experience and opportunities to the successful applicant. This is an
exciting opportunity for candidates with the right experience and competences,
to be part of an award-winning international trade organisation. The job will
involve overseas and internal travel.
Ghana is a busy team which offers a diverse, lively and challenging range of
experience and opportunities to the successful applicant. This is an
exciting opportunity for candidates with the right experience and competences,
to be part of an award-winning international trade organisation. The job will
involve overseas and internal travel.
The
main elements of the job include:
main elements of the job include:
- Direct
support to the Head of UKTI Ghana - Lead
responsibility for the Oil & Gas and Power sectors in Ghana - Co-ordination
of UKTI Network in West Africa - Account
management for UK companies with business interests the above sectors in
Ghana - Identification
of commercial opportunities, monitoring sector developments for UK
companies, and development of sector strategy to increase UK
exports and investment to Ghana and deliver UKTI targets - Identification
of projects for UKTI’s ‘High Value Opportunities’ (HVO) programme in
consultation with UKTI colleagues in West Africa. - Support
to UK companies looking to export to Ghana, through UKTI’s chargeable
services (Overseas Market Introduction Service – OMIS), helping them to
take informed decisions about their export and market strategies - Maintain
an effective network of contacts across Ghanaian government ministries,
trade organisations and the private sector. - Work
with colleagues across the regional network in West Africa and UKTI head
office in London to maximise opportunities for UK companies, increase the
impact of trade missions and other visits from and to the UK - Prepare
briefings, conduct research, media work - Act
as Deputy Head of UKTI and support the Head of UKTI with the
implementation of UKTI strategy, Joint Africa Framework and the regional
West Africa network. - Staff
management. - Organise
trade missions, events and VIP visits to Ghana - Support
the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce project.
Required
Skills or Experience
Skills or Experience
The
skills/attributes of the successful applicant should include:
skills/attributes of the successful applicant should include:
- A
university degree or equivalent - Previous
experience in a managerial position. - Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong customer focus and a
track record of leading teams. - Proven
track record of delivering strategy and targets - A
thorough understanding of the Ghanaian private and public sectors and
economy in general - An
understanding of international trade issues - Public
speaking skills - Strong
IT skills using Microsoft software, (word, excel and PowerPoint).
Key
competences required:
competences required:
The
British High Commission staff work according to the UK Civil Service Competency
Framework relevant to each job. The competences required for this job
are:
British High Commission staff work according to the UK Civil Service Competency
Framework relevant to each job. The competences required for this job
are:
Seeing
the Big Picture:
Seeing the big picture is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge
of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider
public needs
the Big Picture:
Seeing the big picture is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge
of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider
public needs
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
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
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
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
Delivering
at Pace:
Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with
energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes
at Pace:
Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with
energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes
Making
Effective Decisions:
Effectiveness in this area is about being objective; using sound judgement,
evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice
Effective Decisions:
Effectiveness in this area is about being objective; using sound judgement,
evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice
Achieving
Commercial Outcomes:
Effectiveness in this area is about finding alternative ways of working with
partners and contractors to identify more efficient outcomes, balancing cost,
quality and turnaround times
Commercial Outcomes:
Effectiveness in this area is about finding alternative ways of working with
partners and contractors to identify more efficient outcomes, balancing cost,
quality and turnaround times
Building
Capability for All:
Effectiveness in this area is having a strong focus on continuous learning for
oneself, others and the organisation. For all staff, it’s being open to
learning, about keeping one’s own knowledge and skill set current and evolving.
Capability for All:
Effectiveness in this area is having a strong focus on continuous learning for
oneself, others and the organisation. For all staff, it’s being open to
learning, about keeping one’s own knowledge and skill set current and evolving.
Leading
and Communicating:
At all levels, 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.
and Communicating:
At all levels, 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.
The
successful applicant will need to observe the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s
diversity and equality policies, show some flexibility over working hours, as
there may on occasion be the requirement to work outside of office hours and to
travel on official business if necessary.
successful applicant will need to observe the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s
diversity and equality policies, show some flexibility over working hours, as
there may on occasion be the requirement to work outside of office hours and to
travel on official business if necessary.
Information
for applicants
for applicants
The
appointment will be offered on an initial 1 year contract and subject to the
satisfactory completion of a probationary period. Thereafter, the appointment
will be renewed for periods of 12 months. Specific training and mentoring for
the role will be provided for the successful candidate.
appointment will be offered on an initial 1 year contract and subject to the
satisfactory completion of a probationary period. Thereafter, the appointment
will be renewed for periods of 12 months. Specific training and mentoring for
the role will be provided for the successful candidate.
The
successful applicant will demonstrate that they meet the requirements under
Ghanaian law to work in Ghana, and to pass (or have passed) BHC internal
security clearance.
successful applicant will demonstrate that they meet the requirements under
Ghanaian law to work in Ghana, and to pass (or have passed) BHC internal
security clearance.
How
To Apply
To Apply
- All
applicants must be legally able to work in Ghana with the correct
visa/status or work permit. - The
British High Commission in Accra is an equal opportunities employer,
dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. - Staff
recruited locally by the British High Commission in Accra is subject to
Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Ghanaian employment
law.
- Reference
checking and security clearances will be conducted. - If
you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider
your application unsuccessful. Note: Any questions you may have
about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be
invited.
How
to Apply
to Apply
Applicants
should submit a short (1 page maximum) covering letter stating why they
are a suitable candidate for the position along with a copy of their CV
and application form.
should submit a short (1 page maximum) covering letter stating why they
are a suitable candidate for the position along with a copy of their CV
and application form.
Internal
applicants should discuss the application with their line manager before
applying and submit this along with a copy of their most recent 24 months of
appraisal evidence (i.e. two full appraisals, or however many abridged
appraisals, minutes etc to make up two years’ worth of evidence) to Human
Resources, by email: Recruitment.Africa@fco.gov.uk
applicants should discuss the application with their line manager before
applying and submit this along with a copy of their most recent 24 months of
appraisal evidence (i.e. two full appraisals, or however many abridged
appraisals, minutes etc to make up two years’ worth of evidence) to Human
Resources, by email: Recruitment.Africa@fco.gov.uk
- The
closing date is the 29 May 2015 - No
further applications will be accepted after that date. Please
quote in the subject line if you are an internal candidate, or spouse of a
diplomatic officer, with the Vacancy Notice No: 17/15 ACC
More
information about the work of the British High Commission in Ghana can be found
at http://ukinghana.fco.gov.uk/en/
and the work of UKTI can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-trade-investment
information about the work of the British High Commission in Ghana can be found
at http://ukinghana.fco.gov.uk/en/
and the work of UKTI can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-trade-investment