Senior Trade Assistant/Trade Program Coordinator

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Senior Trade Assistant/Trade Program Coordinator

INR 885,334 per annum (non-negotiable)

Indeterminate

Assistant

LES 6

High Commission of Canada, New Delhi

19-03-2021 at 23:59 UTC/GMT

Job Description:

The mandate of the Trade Commissioner Service is to promote Canada’s economic interests in global markets by engaging in a range of activities including:
• contributing to export market development;
• conducting advocacy and foreign market access activities;
• understanding and analyzing trade policy issues;
• attracting foreign investment to Canada;
• developing of a network of international business contact;
• identifying and communicating of business leads;
• fostering of strategic alliances;
• linking Canadian businesses to global value chains;
• supporting licensing and venture capital linkages;
• promoting joint-venture partnering and foreign equity investment;
• facilitating R&D collaboration and technology transfer;
• promoting corporate social responsibility;
• and facilitating of Canadian direct investment abroad.

The Trade Program Coordinator supports the Trade Commissioner Service through budget tracking, information management, scheduling, logistics and event planning, responding to clients/ partner client’s requests, providing administrative services to one or more officers and other duties assigned. The position is a senior administrative support-level position of the Trade program.

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.

Mandatory Screening Qualifications: (In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following)

Education: Graduation from a government recognized university.

Language: Superior command of written and oral English and Hindi is essential.

Experience: Applicants must have at least three (3) years of relevant work experience in:
• Supporting trade and investment promotion, market research, event planning or business development;
• Serving clients online or in person in a professional environment;
• Writing, editing and formatting documents;
• Conducting on-line research and synthesizing information from research into a coherent format, such as briefings, correspondence, and responses to enquiries.
• Extensive experience in budget and financial management and reconciliation, and in office management and document control.
Computer Skills: Advanced knowledge of MS-Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Mandatory Rated Qualifications: (These qualifications will be assessed as a part of the staffing process)

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Indian government departments and agencies;
• Working knowledge of budgets and the principles of financial management.
Abilities:
• Ability to plan and organize workflow, effectively managing multiple and conflicting demands within tight deadlines;
• Ability to autonomously triage and effectively handle correspondence, including letters, phone calls and electronic communications;

Personal Suitability:

• Professional Integrity
• Judgement
• Initiative
• Client Service
• Networking/Alliance Building
• Interpersonal Relations and Respect

Asset Qualifications:

(Candidates are encouraged to indicate how they meet the following criteria, where applicable. Not a mandatory criteria.)

• Experience in directly advising clients on trade matters.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in French;

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APPLICANT MUST:
• Meet all of the mandatory screening qualifications and mandatory rated qualifications stated below
• Have independent work authorization in India
• Be available to work overtime (at times including weekends) and for occasional travel within India

Conditions of Employment (MUST BE MET):
The appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to a Reliability Check (RC) obtained by the Management. To conduct the Reliability Check (RC), the candidate will have to submit the following documents on being selected by the mission.
* Police clearance certificate (Character Certificate)
* Letter of recognition from your bank stating your name, years of client service and your address
* Professional and educational certificates and mark sheets (i.e., academic transcripts)
* Must be able to maintain eligibility for VISA – required travel to Canada (ie. Criminal convictions could result in loss of job).

• Individuals who are currently residing & eligible to work in India • All employees of the High Commission of Canada and Canadian missions in India

Selection Procedure:

All applications will be carefully reviewed against the mandatory screening requirements and mandatory rated qualifications of the job. Please submit a cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet the mandatory screening requirements. Please also submit an updated C.V. that will be used to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Failure to do so will result in the rejection of your application.
Candidates screened in will be contacted for further assessment, including: a personal interview with a series of questions designed to evaluate each applicant’s knowledge, abilities, competencies and personal suitability for the position. In addition, tests may be conducted to assist the selection board in assessing the applicant’s qualifications, skills and language ability. Reference verifications shall be conducted as a part of the hiring process.
The results of this competition may also be used to establish an eligibility list to staff similar openings at the High Commission of Canada, Delhi which may arise in the twelve (12) months following the completion of this competition.
Note that the candidates will only be contacted through the email provided in their application. Please check your mailbox regularly for any information.