We have an outstanding opportunity in our Trade, Oceans and Natural Resources Directorate for an Adviser, Trade Competitiveness, with expertise in one or more of the following areas – export and sectoral strategy development, market development and/or trade facilitation.
The successful candidate will provide an in-house consultancy service to Commonwealth member governments and advice to other Commonwealth Secretariat divisions on effective mechanisms for increasing trade and investment.
Other responsibilities entailed in this role include (but are not limited to):
Leading on or participating in the identification of new or emerging development issues of potential concern to the international community, in the areas of trade and transport facilitation. The successful candidate will develop programmes and policy advice designed to address these issues.
Monitoring, analysing, and reporting on major country-based and regional trade initiatives involving Commonwealth members and tracking the progress on various negotiation issues. This will be done with a view to offer technical advice which is in in the best interests of Commonwealth countries, particularly our poorest and most vulnerable states.
Working with the Head of Section and other Advisers to provide professional input in developing appropriate projects for delivering technical assistance to member countries.
Contributing to preliminary concept papers and project assessments.
To be considered you must have a first degree in Economics, Law, Business Management or Commerce, and a post-graduate qualification in either International Trade, International Economics, International Law or another related discipline. Candidates must also have a minimum of seven years’ experience in one or more of the following areas: export and sectoral strategy development, market development and/or trade facilitation. Candidates who are experienced in working with the private sector and civil society to deliver trade capacity support and support trade competitiveness will have an added advantage.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 54 member governments and provides guidance on policy making, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable development.
To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter. Covering letters should be structured to address the key criteria required in the person specification, giving clear examples.
Closing date: 31 August 2021, 1700hrs BST