Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
Who we are:
The British Embassy in Kazakhstan is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic, trade, and consular interests overseas, and is now looking for a Trade Assistant and Events Manager.
Why should you apply?
Are you a team player who would like to work in a diverse team within a fast-moving and exciting environment?
This is an international role, and you will have a chance to work within a central team in Embassy Trade team and in partnership with local and international stakeholders across our Embassies.
We are offering you the opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive working environment with opportunities for personal growth.
What is this role all about?
The main focus of the job is to organise official visits and commercial events, and assist with trade enquiries from UK businesses. This will include wide range of logistical support, providing translation services and providing support to the Embassy Trade team. In addition the post holder will develop and maintain local contacts in relevant state and private sector authorities.
Main responsibilities will include:
• Organisation of all aspects of high-level visits and Missions to Kazakhstan by UK officials and companies.
• Support the team in organising its major trade events. Tasks will include liaising with hosts and partners for the events, sponsors and participants, as well as other administrative and logistical arrangements.
• Support in organising and hosting official Embassy events and other receptions;
• Assist the team in meetings and visits to external contacts by writing / translating business and visa support letters;
• General support in relation to UK Trade & Investment work for UK companies – tailored market research services, event organisation and market visit programme organisation
• Liaise with official/business contacts and customers in the UK and Kazakhstan, e.g. responding to routine enquiries, requesting further information or chasing up replies;
• Carry out a range of delegated tasks, such as data entry, collating statistics, conducting research and contributing to reports and briefings compiled by the team;
• Perform other ad hoc administrative support duties.
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
1 May 2024
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Fixed Term
36
12 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Kazakhstan
Almaty
British Embassy
1
USD
1,511 [monthly]
17 June 2024
This is a full-time, fixed term contract of expected 12 months subject to a 30 day probation period.
Salary will be 1,511 USD per calendar month (gross). Please note that it is the employee’s responsibility to pay individual income tax.
The start date mentioned in the advert is just an expected start date. The appointment can start earlier or later depending on several factors. Flexible working may be accommodated on request.
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.
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.
Learning and development opportunities: All employees of the British Embassy Astana can access learning in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s Diplomatic Academy. The Diplomatic Academy offers a comprehensive range of training courses, both online and classroom based, for personal development. The British Embassy Astana promotes a continuous learning culture.
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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