Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT
Note : All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the competency based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
Please note that due to Covid-19 outbreak, the start date of employment mentioned in the advert is tentative, subject to normal business of British High Commission. All recruitment campaigns will remain open for applications, we will progress the recruitment process as swiftly as possible and continue to review all applications, monitor progress and developments. We will be in touch with you for the interviews/ should there be further updates on the application, however given the circumstances, kindly expect some delay in response and please reach out to [email protected] if you have any further questions.
Main purpose of job:
The UK Department for International Trade (DIT), operating from the British High Commission network, is looking to fill a vacancy in our trade team at the British High Commission New Delhi. The Department for International Trade secures UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment, championing free trade, and is due to start negotiating a new Free Trade Agreement with India. This is an exciting time to join the team.
The objective of this role will be to assist UK companies export agricultural technologies (irrigation, crop protection etc.) and produce (meat, dairy, sea-food etc.), as well as manufactured food and drink products (alcohol, organic and private labels, vegan/ vegetarian etc.) to India – especially in the region of Delhi NCR and the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Food & Drink is the the UK’s largest manufacturing sector and agriculture which underpins the food supply chain, are a central part of the UK India trading relationship. Agricultural technology (Agri-Tech) is a rapidly growing sector helping to improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture which is more resilient to the vulnerabilities of climate change and supports the clean growth agenda.
The job holder will have to work on the three pillars: Commercial opportunities, Market Development and Market Access in order to achieve this. You will bring with you, or demonstrate how you would quickly acquire, an in-depth knowledge of the Agriculture and Food & Drink sector, ideally both in the UK and India. You will support a strategy based on this knowledge to turn the long-term potential of the sector into a pipeline of opportunities for UK business. To do so, you will identify and build relationships within the sector and build a pipeline of validated projects for UK business, particularly large or high-value deals which would require UK government support or involvement to win. You will then work with the DIT team in the UK and in other markets to bring UK companies to India and support them to win business, delivering towards the UK government’s commercial targets and wider trade objectives.
Your role will be high profile and with responsibility. You will be a voice for the UK government and industry in the sector; you will be expected to gain access to the most senior levels within Indian industry and government if necessary using Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner, Deputy High Commissioners and other senior staff throughout India. You will be a self-starter who can demonstrate a long-term objective; plan and manage a delivery model; identify, grow and make effective use of stakeholders. You will work with colleagues within DIT in India and elsewhere, with other UK government colleagues, Indian government(s), business and other multipliers (trade associations, etc.).
Roles and responsibilities:
Market development and Business opportunities (40%)
- Create, validate, plan and deliver a strategy for enhancing the bilateral trading relationship within the Agriculture and Food & Drink sector.
- Identify, validate and deliver a pipeline of high value projects and opportunities; plan and deliver activities to connect UK business to these opportunities and provide bespoke support to UK companies to win business. In doing so, meet DIT’s internal targets (trade policy, strategic relationship management business wins, return on investment and customer satisfaction/quality). With the wider team, build and manage senior level relationships with companies, government departments, trade associations and multipliers in the UK and Northern India.
- Research and Identify high-value export opportunities for the UK companies, support UK companies to get access to these opportunities and win significant contracts in India.
- Assist UK companies to increase exports to and invest in India, find new partners and safeguard investments; and identify new opportunities in areas such as asset management.
- Support overseas direct investments from UK companies in India.
- Work in close coordination with various stakeholders such as the wider DIT and UK network in India, DIT teams in HQ, International Trade Advisers, senior-decision makers of Agriculture and Food & Drink companies in the UK and India, and various departments of Government at the State and Central levels to deliver DIT sector campaign and wider HMG objectives.
Market Access and Policy Support (40%)
- Work with colleagues and stakeholders to identify and resolve trade barriers being faced by UK companies;
Marketing and Communications (10%)
- Lead on marketing, press and communication activities for the sector including creating of core scripts and pitch packs for the sectors, as also work closely with the Strategic Relationship Management team to lead on sector specific relationship management.
Delegations and Ministerial Visits (10%)
- Support UK business delegations visiting India and Indian business delegations visiting the UK by organising various events and meetings.
- Support senior managers, including UK Ministers, HM Trade Commissioner and other senior management, providing them with high-quality briefing and advice with an aim to strengthen relationships with senior local contacts and further facilitate towards achieving the objectives of the team and DIT.
- Lead and effectively deliver events and activities.
Language requirements:
- Language: English, Hindi
- Level of language required: Excellent written and spoken English and excellent spoken Hindi
Learning and development opportunities:
The British High Commission in India and the Department for International Trade offer excellent training opportunities to employees. A successful candidate will be asked to complete an induction course and further training will be offered tailored to individual needs. The candidate will need to travel within India and internationally (COVID permitting), with opportunities to travel to the UK for sector related events and training courses.
Working patterns:
Full time. The British High Commission New Delhi is currently working the majority of the time from home due to the pandemic. Regular working from home options may be available in line with the prevalent Post policy.
You will occasionally be required to support activities and events outside of normal working hours and have to travel, depending on business needs.
Qualifications:
A graduate/ postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification. Candidates without the required educational qualifications but with exceptional practical experience will be considered.
Essential:
- 5 years of relevant commercial/business/ government experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to develop a network and manage the relationship with senior decision makers in government and industry.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to search out significant opportunities for UK business.
- Tried and tested project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, team working and people management skills.
- Knowledge of Agriculture and Food & Drink sector, or the ability to demonstrate acquiring this and quickly developing contacts in the sector.
- An in-depth understanding of the sector and a strong network in the sector in the UK and/or in India.
- Experience of dealing with senior level decision makers in corporate organisations and state governments.
- Marketing and presentational skills.
- Experience of working in trade/export promotion.
Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Achieving Commercial Outcomes, Managing a Quality Service
12 July 2021
C4 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
40
South Asia & Afghanistan
India
New Delhi
British High Commission
1
INR 1,10,484 per month with 12% Provident Fund and 6% Superannuation Fund
18 October 2021
Salary Package:
BHC candidates, the Local BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates, Basic Salary will be INR 110,484 per month plus 12% provident fund and 6% Special Allowance/Superannuation Fund.
Additionally the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with INR 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family.
No relocation or any other related costs or assistance will be provided. Notional tax will be deducted if you are not liable to pay local tax.
Please note – Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
Around half of our work forces are women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that British High Commission has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
Note : All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the competency based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’’
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.
A. Complete the Online Application Form
B. Complete the Motivation and Competency Segment in the Online Application Form
Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable) and also inform their current line managers, else the applications will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by 12th July 2021 (latest by 23:55 hours IST).
Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Please note – Provident Fund Transfer in and out from EPFO is not possible as BHC PF is managed by a private PF trust governed by Indian Income Tax Act, 1961. The staff still has the option to transfer out and in from a privately held PF trust which are not governed by EPFO.
Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, medical, educational and professional.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
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