The British Embassy, Kuwait has the following vacancy for a Commercial Specialist/Administrative Assistant.
The job responsibilities are to assist in the promotion of UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) activities in Kuwait, through effective office management and support for both the Head of UKTI and the Head of UKTI’s Defence and Security Organisation (UKTI DSO). The role includes assisting with the research of commercial opportunities in Kuwait, providing advice, guidance and market introduction services to UK companies, and supporting the logistical arrangements for UK trade missions and VIP visits to Kuwait.
Normal working hours are 07.30 – 14.30 Sunday to Thursday.
The job will be graded as a ‘Specialist’ with a monthly salary of KD 445. The successful candidate will be expected to start work 03 June 2012.
• Office Manager and Personal Assistant to the Head UKTI and the Head UKTI DSO;
• Assisting in the co-ordination of trade missions, VIP and other commercial visits to Kuwait;
• Providing assistance to UK companies in the defence and security sectors;
• Conducting market research in Kuwait on behalf of UK companies;
• Events management in Kuwait on behalf of UK companies;
• Some occasional representational duties and overseas visits business development visits
Skills and Experience Required
• Good knowledge of local business customs, practices, procedures and etiquette, as well as commercial regulations and restrictions.
• Understanding of basic economics and terminology used in the defence and commercial world
• Knowledge of the UK and Kuwait Defence and Security Industries
• Strong correspondence and communication skills: business writing, emails, faxes and producing written reports.
• Research skills: ability to research enquiries through various means – internet, contacts, media, articles, trade publications, directories, databases etc.
• Excellent IT skills; good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages (notably Microsoft Word, Outlook and straightforward databases in Excel).
• Fluent spoken and written English. Arabic is desirable but not essential.
The key competences required for this position are:
• Customer focus
• Working with others
• Communicating
• Managing self, resources and delivering results
Deadline for Applications: 17 May 2012
Applications should be submitted by email using the British Embassy Application Form, which can be found at: http://ukinkuwait.fco.gov.uk/en/our-offices-in-kuwait/working-for-us/, and a covering letter (including contact telephone numbers).
Please state clearly in your covering letter how you meet the key competences for this position (see ‘Skills and Experience Required’ above).
Applications should be sent by email to kuwaitrecruitment@fco.gov.uk by 17 May 2012.
The successful applicant’s employment will only be confirmed after the completion of any security checks. Any appointment will also only be confirmed after a successful 3-month probation period.
All applications will receive an acknowledgement. Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Telephone applications and enquiries will not be accepted.
The job responsibilities are to assist in the promotion of UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) activities in Kuwait, through effective office management and support for both the Head of UKTI and the Head of UKTI’s Defence and Security Organisation (UKTI DSO). The role includes assisting with the research of commercial opportunities in Kuwait, providing advice, guidance and market introduction services to UK companies, and supporting the logistical arrangements for UK trade missions and VIP visits to Kuwait.
Normal working hours are 07.30 – 14.30 Sunday to Thursday.
The job will be graded as a ‘Specialist’ with a monthly salary of KD 445. The successful candidate will be expected to start work 03 June 2012.
• Office Manager and Personal Assistant to the Head UKTI and the Head UKTI DSO;
• Assisting in the co-ordination of trade missions, VIP and other commercial visits to Kuwait;
• Providing assistance to UK companies in the defence and security sectors;
• Conducting market research in Kuwait on behalf of UK companies;
• Events management in Kuwait on behalf of UK companies;
• Some occasional representational duties and overseas visits business development visits
Skills and Experience Required
• Good knowledge of local business customs, practices, procedures and etiquette, as well as commercial regulations and restrictions.
• Understanding of basic economics and terminology used in the defence and commercial world
• Knowledge of the UK and Kuwait Defence and Security Industries
• Strong correspondence and communication skills: business writing, emails, faxes and producing written reports.
• Research skills: ability to research enquiries through various means – internet, contacts, media, articles, trade publications, directories, databases etc.
• Excellent IT skills; good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages (notably Microsoft Word, Outlook and straightforward databases in Excel).
• Fluent spoken and written English. Arabic is desirable but not essential.
The key competences required for this position are:
• Customer focus
• Working with others
• Communicating
• Managing self, resources and delivering results
Deadline for Applications: 17 May 2012
Applications should be submitted by email using the British Embassy Application Form, which can be found at: http://ukinkuwait.fco.gov.uk/en/our-offices-in-kuwait/working-for-us/, and a covering letter (including contact telephone numbers).
Please state clearly in your covering letter how you meet the key competences for this position (see ‘Skills and Experience Required’ above).
Applications should be sent by email to kuwaitrecruitment@fco.gov.uk by 17 May 2012.
The successful applicant’s employment will only be confirmed after the completion of any security checks. Any appointment will also only be confirmed after a successful 3-month probation period.
All applications will receive an acknowledgement. Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Telephone applications and enquiries will not be accepted.
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