Due to COVID-19, you may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign. We are working hard to minimise any disruption. You may find more information in the Additional Information section below.
The British Embassy in Kazakhstan is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Trade and Investment Officer (Sick leave – cover), based in Nur-Sultan.
Main roles and responsabilities:
To support British businesses seeking to export and operate in Kazakhstan
Help the team organise two-way trade missions and high level visits between the UK and Kazakhstan by British and their Kazakh companies and UK and Kazakhstan government ministers and officials.
Organise commercial events and receptions.
Undertake tailored market research.
Carry out a range of tasks, such as data entry, contribute to sector reports and briefings.
Handle trade enquiries, including market research and report writing.
Develop & maintain local contacts in government & business.
Maintain contact database, file and maintain filing system.
Carry out daily administrative duties
Translate as required.
Support the Director of DIT Kazakhstan, other colleagues and the British Ambassador at the British Embassy in Nur-Sultan.
Fulfil wider DIT and British Embassy objectives, in relation to commercial requirements
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Excellent command of verbal and written English and Russian
A self-starter who can work well both individually and in a team.
Good self-management and organisational skills.
Adaptable and calm under pressure
1 to 2 years of experience in administrative roles.
IT proficiency
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Good spoken and written Kazakh.
Personal qualities and aptitude (resilience, adaptability) for ad hoc consular or crisis work.
Required competencies
Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
Application deadline Application deadline – day Application deadline – month Application deadline – year
5 September 2021
Grade
A2 (L)
Type of Position
Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week
36
Duration of Post
5 months
Region
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Country/Territory
Kazakhstan
Location (City)
Nur-Sultan
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
1
Salary
USD 1,190
Start Date Start Date – day Start Date – month Start Date – year
20 September 2021
Other benefits and conditions of employment
This is a full-time position of 5 working days (36 hours net) per week, 5 months contract.
Salary will be USD 1,190 per calendar month (gross). Please note that it is the employee’s responsibility to pay individual income tax.
Employees are entitled to annual leave entitlement pro-rata based on 25 days total per calendar year. In addition, the Embassy observes up to 14 days public holidays marking different Kazakh and UK holidays. The Embassy provides medical insurance for the job holder and two dependants.
There will be learning and development opportunities available and an excellent benefits package with a flexible and friendly employer.
The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a professional background check and security clearance, and is expected to commence employment as soon as possible. The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for the Kazakhstan in order to apply. All applicants should have the right to live and work in Kazakhstan. The British Embassy does not sponsor applications for work permits.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Kazakhstan are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service based on Kazakhstan employment law.
Additional information
Information due to COVID-19:
You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption;
Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;
Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 of the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We kindly advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application.
Only applications completed and submitted before the closing of the deadline will be considered.
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