Embassy of Sweden Career Jobs - Trade Promotion and Information Officer
Organization: Embassy of SwedenThe Embassy of Sweden in Kampala has a broad mandate to promote Swedish-Ugandan relations through political dialogue, development cooperation, trade and investment, cultural exchange and through service to Swedish and foreign citizens with issues related to Swedish authorities. Sweden is strengthening its engagement with Uganda in the area of trade and investment, and has embarked on a new programming period of its bilateral development cooperation. Job Summary: The Trade Promotion and Information Officer will be responsible for the promotion of trade and economic relations between Sweden and Uganda and also the Embassy’s communication and information needs. The Officer will be working in the political and economic section. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for planning, implementation and follow up of events and activities that promote trade and investments between Uganda and Sweden;Offer technical guidance to Swedish businesses on Ugandan laws, rules and practices for starting and running businesses, how to trade with and invest in Uganda;Planning, implementation and follow up of activities for strengthening the image of Sweden, Swedish core values, ideas and culture in Uganda, and for inquiries about Sweden in Uganda;Informing about activities and events that the Embassy is engaged in through local media, the Embassy webpage and social media.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The candidate for the Swedish Embassy Trade Promotion and Information Officer hold an advanced academic degree in business administration, economics, public relations, political science or related field of study;A minimum of five or more years of relevant experience from work with the private sector in Uganda, either from a business perspective or from organisation/s working with private sector related issues;Earlier experience of work with information and/or communication, including social media.Sound analytical capacity;Possess excellent written and oral communication skills;Excellent command of both written and spoken English;Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working in a multicultural environment;Ability to adhere to rules and regulations of the Embassy of Sweden;Motivation to promote Swedish policies and values.Past experience from the private sector in East Africa or Sweden is an advantage;Knowledge about Sweden.All interested candidates are encouraged to e-mail their updated CVs and cover letter explaining suitability for the post and how they meet the requirements, including three professional referees and copies of certificates to the address below. Please clearly mark in subject field or on envelope: “Embassy of Sweden – Trade Promotion and Information Officer.”E-mail to: application@ppg.co.ugP.O. Box 12405, Kampala, Uganda NB: Attachments may not fill more than 2 MB. While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.Deadline: 14th December, 2014 by 2PM
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