Trade Officer
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| Job Type |
Full-time |
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| Job Status |
Sourcing |
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| Date Posted |
Monday, 25 August 2008 |
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| Location |
Kabul |
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| Duration |
Indeterminate |
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| Company Information |
Embassy of Canada
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Website: http://
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| Job Description |
Nationality: Afghan
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Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Implements, suggests and advises on post commercial objectives to identify areas where Canadian exports and science and institutional linkages can be increased;
2. Recommends, initiates and controls marketing program promotions;
3. Proactively establishes communications with local and Canadian businesses;
4. Prepares answers and replies to enquiries from Canadian firms, local importers and exporters and departmental sources and provides assistance;
5. Performs other duties and services such as researching, drafting, preparing reports and/ or replies as required. |
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| Qualifications |
Education: University Degree. A background in business administration, economics, or international relations, while not necessary, would be an asset.
Language Requirements: English, Dari and Pashto - Fluent in reading, writing and speaking. Ability to write well in English is one of the most important qualifications for this position.
Experience: Experience fostering relations with private and public sector organizations, writing analytical reports and working in a professional, international setting.
Knowledge: Knowledge of local government and industry structures, major economic and political issues/impacts and institutions, as well as the international community’s presence and activities in Afghanistan plus knowledge of the private sector in Afghanistan.
Abilities:
1. Ability to conduct independent economic and market research;
2. Ability to build and maintain professional relations with public and private sector networks and international organizations;
3. Ability to identify and advance international business opportunities;
4. Ability to represent Canadian interest in meetings and with a wide range of stakeholders;
5. Ability to prepare formal written correspondence and summary reports;
6. Ability to translate documents and articles and to interpret as needed;
7. Ability to use PC's (Windows XP, Office Suites, Outlook, spreadsheets, etc).
8. Ability to speak French would be an asset but is not essential.
Personal Suitability:
1. Integrity
2. Effective interpersonal skills
3. Adaptability & flexibility
4. Judgment
5. Tact
6. Client service oriented |
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| How to Apply |
Applications must be received by 13:00 PM on Monday, October 6, 2008.
Applicants meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit the following only:
1. A one-page covering letter expressing your interest and explaining why you consider yourself suitable for this position
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Applications should be sent to:
Human Resource Office
Embassy of Canada
Address: House No. 256, Street No. 15, House 256, Wazir Akbar Khan, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email: Kabul.hr@international.gc.ca |
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