Summary of Duties:

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is a worldwide network of professionals in international business development (IBD) working to advance Canadian commercial and economic interests abroad. Working in the Commercial section of the Embassy of Canada in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the general direction of the Senior Trade Commissioner, the incumbent is a Trade Commissioner (TC) contributing to the delivery of the Commercial Program at the Embassy. The TC acts in accordance with Government of Canada policies for international trade, investment, and science, technology and innovation, with the objective of helping Canadian clients advance their commercial interests abroad.

Major responsibilities of the TC include: providing high quality service to Canadian clients; proactively developing and maintaining a solid network of contacts in Ethiopia; promoting investment into Canada; preparing and disseminating market information to Canadian clients; initiating, organizing and managing promotional activities and trade delegations; as well as other international business development activities such as participation at trade shows and advocating for Canadian commercial interest. The TC’s primary focus is identifying and qualifying business opportunities for Canadian companies, and guiding them in the Ethiopian and Djibouti market.

The TC will have several primary sectors of responsibility from amongst the embassy´s priority sectors (for 2022-23, these include infrastructure, education, agriculture, clean technologies, mining and aerospace) and may have responsibilities for certain other secondary sectors. TCs are responsible for quantifiable performance indicators including quality and amount of services provided to TCS clients and the generation of leads in sales and investment. The position is a senior member of the Commercial section, and under the direction of the Senior Trade Commissioner, supports the Ambassador of Canada to Ethiopia, in advancing Canada’s priorities in Ethiopia and Djibouti.

Job Requirement

Education:

• Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.
• B.A or a License degree from a recognized university in a related field (e.g. business administration, commerce, management, economics, international business, international relations, etc.)

Language:

• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Fluency in French (written and spoken).
• Fluency in Amharic (written and spoken).

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of direct experience in business development, and in liaising with Ethiopian Government;
• A minimum of five years of experience in managing client and stakeholder relationships and in providing client service support to customers/clients;
• Minimum of five years’ relevant and significant experience working for an international or diplomatic organization;
• Experience in providing strategic advice, briefings, presentations, and written reports to management and clients on international business issues;
• Experience in project, event and visit management.

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary range:  1,050,219 Ethiopian Birr (ETB) per annum