Trade officer at High Commission of Canada: (Deadline 24 March 2022)
Selection Process Nº: 59987-67
Salary: RWF 18,690,656
Contract Type: Indeterminate
Term Details: This position is a LES (Locally Engaged Staff) position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Rwanda.
Job Function: Officer
Classification: LE-O1
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Number of Vacancies: 1
Closing date for application: 24 March, 2022 at 23:59 UTC/GMT +1:00
Summary of Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office in Kigali and the Regional Senior Trade Commissioner of the High Commission of Canada in Nairobi, the Trade Officer major responsibilities include:
- Promoting trade, investment, and innovation collaboration between Canada and the countries of responsibility (Rwanda and Burundi);
- Supporting and contributing to the delivery of the International Business Development program at the Office of the Canadian High Commission in Kigali to assist Canadian companies in their international business endeavours. This will include, but is not limited to:
- Providing services aimed at bringing success to Canadian companies that are active in the countries of responsibility identified by the Office of the High Commission;
- Working in close collaboration with and supporting the Senior Trade Commissioner of the High Commission in Nairobi;
- Uncovering opportunities for Canadian companies seeking success in the countries of responsibility; and
- Conducting or contracting market research on key issues facing Canadian companies in the countries of responsibility;
- Organizing events and initiatives (including high-level visits of government officials, industry representatives, participation at trade shows and conferences, etc.);
- Providing timely input into the client relationship management database;
- Representing the Office of the High Commission in contact with nationals and officials of the countries of responsibility, or other interlocutors;
- Developing and maintaining awareness of the local environment and building a network of key relationships;
- Contribute to marketing material with the High Commission in Nairobi to develop social media strategies and campaigns; and
- Performing other related duties that support the overall work of the office.
Area of selection/Eligibility
This position is open to internal and external candidates who hold current documentation allowing them to work in Rwanda without restriction, who meet all of the essential requirements stated and whose applications are received by the closing date.
Please note that the High Commission of Canada in Rwanda does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly. The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.
*Language will be assessed further during the process.
Education:
Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.
- Degree from a recognized university in a field related to the position, including but not limited to: commerce, international business, finance, and economics.
Language:
- Fluency in English and French (written and oral).
Experience:
- Three (3) years accumulated experience in:
- Working in an strategic business position; (trade promotion, business research and analysis to provide strategic advice, briefings and reports;
- developing and managing networks with clients, partners and/or stakeholders;
Rated Requirements
The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview online, pre-recorded or in-person, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.
Knowledge of:
- International business opportunities, challenges, and trends within the region;
- Economic, social and political issues in the region.
Competencies:
- Work effectively within a team;
- Excellent judgement to set and maintain priorities, decision making, plan, organize, implement and control simultaneous projects / programs / strategies with minimum direction;
- Superior interpersonal skills to demonstrate professionalism and tactful interaction with people of various backgrounds and nationalities and establishing credibility with colleagues and senior level industry / government officials;
- Strong client focus orientation;
Abilities:
- Strong oral presentation skills;
- Strong research and analytical skills to gather market intelligence;
- Ability to develop and maintain an effective network of professional contacts.
Asset Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.
- Knowledge of Canada and the Canadian politico-economic environment, as well as Canadian business practices and commercial capabilities.
- Knowledge international business practices
Operational Requirements
- Must be willing and able to travel within Rwanda, Burundi, Eastern Africa and to other international locations;
- Must be able to work planned overtime and overtime on short notice on occasion;
- Must be available for occasional duties outside normal working hours (i.e., evenings and weekends);
- Hours of work: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week);
- Annual leave may be restricted during busy periods due to operational requirements.
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.
– Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.
– Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.
– Vaccination compliance: All new hires on or after the effective date of October 6, 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and to attest that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their starting date unless accommodation measures are granted.
– Other conditions of employment:
- Candidates must have a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period. If the employment is indeterminate, the work authorization should be permanent or itself lead to a permanent work authorization.
How to apply:
- You must submit your application using the “Apply online” function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
- Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
- You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
- Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
- Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to [email protected] prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.
Important Notes:
- Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
- The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English.
- Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
- Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
- Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
- Please note that the High Commission of Canada to Rwanda does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
- Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
- We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us at [email protected] to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
- The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate part-time or full-time openings at the Embassy of Canada to Rwanda which might arise in following the completion of this selection process.
- For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.
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