Regional Market Access Manager for Eastern Europe and Central Asia

• Support our new Regional Market Access Co-ordinator with a range of activity and reporting requirements to deliver our market access plan for EECAN e.g. setting up learning and development activity, arranging workshops. This will require close working with DIT and Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO) colleagues, as well as wider cooperation between different UK missions and markets across the region;
• Be responsible for supporting members of the network in developing their market access strategies;
• Support the Regional Market Access co-ordinator by developing progress reports against barriers and identify where we need to make interventions and/or provide further support to our colleagues;
• Provide market access support for those countries without a dedicated market access policy advisor.
  
  

• This is a 18 month fixed-term contract, with possibility of renewal for 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week.
• The monthly salary for this position is 3,251.74 USD gross C4 level. Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by local law.
• All applicants should have the right to live and work in Turkey. The British Consulate General in Istanbul does not sponsor for work permits.
• The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and a probation period of 2 months.
• Staff recruited locally by the British Consulate General in Istanbul is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Turkish employment law.
• British Diplomatic Missions are equal opportunities employers, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. We are committed to developing a learning organisation that enhances business performance, maximises our staff’s potential and encourages staff innovation and development.

• Essential qualifications, skills and experience  
• Fluent spoken and written English;
• At least 3 years of previous relevant experience in Trade Policy, Market Access or Business Development;
• Highly organised, flexible, able to work at pace; and a proven record in being responsive to changing demands with the ability to juggle multiple priorities. Project management capability. Ideally you will have proven ability of working across a dispersed group.
• You will be an excellent written communicator; capable of setting the direction for your team and of gaining their trust and respect.
• Proven ability to build strong and effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, including senior stakeholders and partners to deliver your objectives.
• A self-starter, able to work autonomously and with experts across the region;
• Excellent networking and organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure;
• The ability to manage and prioritise workload, drive agendas forward and deliver results;
• Demonstrate initiative, problem solving and judgement skills;
• The ability to manage, analyse, summarise and present complex information.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

• An understanding of trade policy or have worked in an environment with an important trade element.

 Required competencies  

• Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering