•   Position: Assistant Development Executive (British High Commission Accra/Scottish Development International)
•   Section: Scottish Development International
•   Grade: A2 (L)
•   Position Type: 1 Year Renewable Contract

Main purpose of job:
To provide high quality administrative support to  Scottish Development International’s (SDI) Regional Manager, Africa, and to support and contribute towards the work of the SDI team by giving help and advice to Scottish companies (ostensibly in the oil and gas sector) keen to do business in west Africa.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve

•   Provide high quality and accurate administrative support including: arranging meetings and travel; monitoring/ordering stationery; accurately inputting contact database details; ensuring that key papers/documents are correctly filed and easily accessible; and overall smooth running of the office.
•   (under guidance) draft responses to basic enquiries; producing effective PowerPoint presentations; and compile simple briefing material.  A key element of the role is to undertake largely desk-based research on behalf of Scottish companies in order to respond to their enquiries.
•   Build a network of contacts that will be useful in the execution of the role and which could support Scottish companies.
•   A knowledge of key considerations of doing business in Ghana is important as is an understanding of some of the challenges that companies looking to do business in Ghana face.
•   Identification and articulation of opportunities for business.
•   An understanding (however basic) of the oil and gas industry and where Scotland’s key strengths lie in this sector is important as is a basic appreciation of Scotland other sectoral strengths (i.e. food and drink; creative industries; education; energy etc)

Qualification Required & Experience

Key competences required for the job:

•   Competence 1: Collaborating and Partnering
•   Competence 2: Delivering a Quality Service
•   Competence 3: Engaging Internationally
•   Competence 4: Building Capability for All

Language requirements:

•   Language: Ghanaian and English. French or Portuguese would be a bonus.
•   Level of language required: Ghanaian (native); English (fluent); French/Portuguese (functional or better)

Other skills / experience / qualifications:

•   Essential on arrival: knowledge of MS Office suite
•   Desirable: some industry experience.

Salary: GHS 1,856 Per Month

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Information for applicants

•   Subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period, the appointment will be offered on an initial one year contract.  Thereafter, the appointment will be renewed for periods of 12 months.
•   The successful applicant will need to demonstrate that they meet the requirements under Ghanaian law to work in hana and to pass (or have passed) British High Commission internal security clearance.

NOTE:

•   All applicants must be legally able to work in Ghana with the correct visa/status or work permit.
•   The British High Commission Accra/Scottish Development International is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
•   Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission in Accra are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Ghanaian employment law.
•   Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted. Candidates will be required to submit two written letters of reference.
•   If you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.  Note: Any questions you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.

To Apply

Applicants should submit a short (1 page maximum) covering letter stating why they are a suitable candidate for the position along with a copy of their CV and complete the application form attached. Internal applicants should submit CVs along with a copy of their most recent 24 months of appraisal evidence (i.e. two full appraisals, or however many abridged appraisals, minutes etc to make up two years’ worth of evidence) to the following email address:

Recruitment.Africa@fco.gov.uk

Closing Date: 19 December, 2014

Please quote in the subject line if you are an internal candidate, or spouse of a diplomatic officer, with the Vacancy Notice No: 1/14 ACC