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Foreign & Commonwealth Office is Hiring a Trade and Investment Associate – Aid Funded Business Near Washington, DC
Main purpose of job:
Be part of the Department for International Trade’s mission to drive more trade and investment between North America and the UK. With a mature, high spending consumer market and an open, liberal economy, world-class talent and a business-friendly regulatory environment, the UK is the leading destination for foreign investment in Europe, and the second highest investment destination in the world. The UK is also the world’s sixth largest exporter and the second largest services exporter.
We employ over 150 people across North America, all united by our vision of a future where we champion open and fair global trading that drives growth, creates better jobs and higher wages, and improves living standards in the UK and around the world. We seek talented team members with the passion and drive to help us in our mission to build a global appetite for British goods and services; drive investment; negotiate trade deals and open up markets; improve international trading standards and fight unfair trading practices.
Based at the British Embassy in Washington, DC the Trade & Investment Associate will support the Trade & Investment Officer for Aid Funded Business throughout the DC region. You will be part of the North America team with responsibility for the Multi-Lateral Development Portfolio, including the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The role will also be a valued contributor to the Washington, DC based regional team and will work closely with the UK delegation to the world bank and with the regional colleagues based around the UK.
Roles and responsibilities:
Help UK-based firms export through multilateral development programmes:
- Support the Trade & Investment Officer in developing US development agency opportunities for a broad range of UK exporters.
- Develop knowledge of the Development sector and the procurement processes at the Multi-lateral Development Banks (MDBs) / International Finance Institutions (IFIs).
- Engage in regular networking that strengthens the Aid Funded business portfolio by generating new opportunities with existing and potential partners.
- Match & track procurement opportunities with the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, Millennium Challenge Corporation & USAID. Assist in their partnering & consortia formation.
- Support positive relationships with US and UK business leaders, trade associations, regional Aid-Funded Business providers and other key buyers/partners within the Aid-Funded Business industries.
Work to Support HMG Stakeholders With AFB Priorities:
- Advise our sector teams on the use of export credit guarantee products and capture UK Export Finance applications in conjunction with a deal origination team in London.
- Support high-profile visits, including UK Ministerial and VIP delegations through scheduling high-level meetings, organising activities, and preparing briefing materials.
- Support cross-team projects to advance UK prosperity and trade policy goals.
Events and Administrative/Programme Support:
- Support trade group visits and trade show events to foster economic opportunities for the UK and US.
- Consult with clients, external stakeholders and partners to create and manage events with DC-based development organisations.
- Provide operational and administrative support including maintaining client and project databases.
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential on arrival:
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional and helpful manner.
- Ability to undertake research and follow market trends to identify new opportunities.
- Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- An interest in, or understanding of, the development and humanitarian sector.
- Ability to use a variety of online and social media tools.
- Must be able to attend events outside of office hours and undertake travel within the US and UK up to 10% of your time.
Desirable:
- Experience of working with multi-lateral institutions. For example: the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank etc.
- Knowledge of public procurement.
- Spanish or French language proficiency.
Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents or A visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at our office. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work. *A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defense Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas.
The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount. Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed. The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We actively encourage learning & development, and will develop a specific plan in collaboration with the successful candidate.
Working patterns
This role is 40 hours a week.
The British Embassy and its US Network embraces hybrid working, allowing its staff to typically work from home 2 or 3 times a week. We are an organization that also recognises the critical value of team work and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly.
Job Summary
Full Time
$85k-112k (estimate)
04/18/2023
05/08/2024
us.britishcouncil.org
Washington, DC
<25
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