View Vacancy – Temporary Trade Policy Advisor

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The British Embassy, Israel has a vacancy for the position of Temporary Trade Policy Advisor (Maternity Leave Cover), Grade – B3 (L).

Overview of the role:

The British Embassy in Tel Aviv is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and we are seeking to recruit a Trade Policy Advisor to join the Department for International Trade (DIT) Israel team at the Embassy, to provide cover for maternity leave. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director, DIT Israel.

The successful candidate will work with DIT and the market access leads on ongoing strategic market access and trade policy issues; and for future potential negotiations/transitional arrangements where required. This includes identifying the trade policy aspects of wider political issues; having a strategic overview on barriers to UK businesses; developing appropriate policy responses in conjunction with Whitehall colleagues and other partners as required.

This is a Maternity leave cover position, therefore temporary.

Main Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities are as follows:

• Maintain a detailed assessment of trade policy priorities and trade barriers specific to Israel, and provide advice on how Her Majesty’s Government (HMG) can address those;
• Develop relationships with a range of stakeholders including Government, industry and business, to build a network for information and influence;
• Handle enquires and issues that arise on country-specific trade barriers / market access issues as appropriate;
• Work closely with DIT and Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) colleagues, as well as wider cooperation between different missions and markets across the region to ensure a one Her Majesty’s Government (HMG) approach;
• Assist key Ministerial (and other) senior visits from the UK;
• Carry out specific research targets connected to trade policy when they arise and work with the Senior Trade Advisor on trade queries.
• Work closely with other teams in the Embassy (UK-Israel Tech Hub, Science and Innovation Network, Defence) to ensure a joined up approach to UK prosperity objectives in Israel.
• Addressing market barriers within key sectors and engaging on specific trade policy issues.

Key Competencies:

• Seeing the Big Picture – Seeing the big picture is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs.
• Collaborating and Partnering – People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done.
• Leading and Communicating – Effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm.
• Engaging Internationally – Effectiveness in this area is about leading internationally, engaging our staff, contacts and international partners to help deliver UK Government objectives.

Essential:

• Fluency in English and Hebrew (excellent reading, writing and speaking).
• Self-starter with personal initiative and drive;
• Strong interpersonal and team working skill
• Strong written and oral communication and policy skills;
• Comfortable working with senior level decision makers;
• Demonstrable analytical and research skills;
• Resilience and the ability to work under pressure on a challenging portfolio independently;