In January 2020 the UK Prime Minister will host the Africa Investment Summit, a major event that will showcase investment opportunities in Mozambique and the continent. The British High Commission Maputo is looking for a Trade and Investment Officer who will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of the UK – Africa Investment Summit and related trade and investment events and visits, including a follow up event ‘Mozambique in the UK Week’ in March. The candidate will be expected to manage relationships with key stakeholders, manage the logistics, ensure the highest standards of satisfaction and will have specific responsibility for priority sectors for DIT Mozambique and for the Summit, namely Agriculture and Financial Services, developing and delivering on new opportunities.
Understanding of project management, marketing techniques and the importance of upholding the brand and reputation of UK with its many interlocutors will be key.
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
The successful applicant will have access to a range of Learning and Development opportunities both in-house and e-learning, with the potential for overseas training. From time to time there will be requirements to assist other teams within the Department, working with other members of the team to build overall experience through delivery of training and awareness sessions.