Vacancy: Trade Affairs Officer
The European Union Delegation to Australia is looking for: Trade Affairs Officer
We are
The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organisations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.
The EU Delegation to Australia in Canberra was established in 1981 and is responsible for the conduct of official relations with Australia. The Delegation works closely with all the diplomatic missions of the EU Member States represented in Australia.
We offer
We offer a post of Policy Officer. Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation.
We are looking for an energetic, experienced and highly motivated Policy Officer to deal with economic and trade issues in the EU Delegation in Australia. The successful candidate will advise on economic and trade relations between the EU and Australia and will be involved in facilitating the negotiation and implementation of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) currently negotiated between the EU and Australia. The selected candidate will play a key role in drafting economic and trade reporting to headquarters in the Delegation.
Upon recruitment, the successful candidate will occupy a specific job function as Trade Affairs Officer – this job function may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Delegation. Under this job function, the successful candidate will serve as technical and support staff to the Trade and Economics Section under the supervision and responsibility of the relevant head of section. It is a full time permanent position in an office with a multicultural environment. Going on missions will be a part of the tasks.
We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as additional pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.
Selection Criteria
Minimum Requirements:
- Medically fit to perform the required duties;
- Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;
- Has a satisfactory knowledge of English;
- A University degree in the relevant sector – economics, trade or trade law, political science, international relations or related fields;
- Candidates should possess at least 5 years’ experience in the field of economics and/or trade policy. Excellent knowledge of Australia’s economy and trade relations is essential;
- Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel skills, PowerPoint), and videoconferencing technologies.
The following will be considered an asset:
- In-depth knowledge of the European Union and its policies would be an asset;
- Postgraduate qualifications would be an additional asset;
- Proficiency in other European languages would be an advantage.
How to apply
Please send your application and supporting documents to delegation-australia-vacancy@eeas.europa.eu. The package should include a cover letter, a detailed CV, and a writing sample.
The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone: please address any queries concerning this procedure to the same email address above.
The procedure
After the deadline for applications, the applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee set up for this purpose. The Selection Committee will prepare a short-list of candidates who are considered to be the most suitable for the post on the basis of a preliminary assessment of the information provided in their application letter and the supporting documents. The short-listed candidates will be invited to an assessment phase which may include an interview if necessary – during this phase, the Selection Committee will assess the suitability of the candidates for the post.
The candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted individually; however, the Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this Vacancy Notice to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.
The deadline for applications is: Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 12.00 PM (AEST).
Employer
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EU Delegation |
Canberra, Australia |
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Location |
18 Arkana Street, 2600 Yarralumla, ACT |
Job description
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1 |
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e-Del-HRM and Sysper2 references |
49367 / 112042 |
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Section in the organisation chart |
Trade and Economics Section |
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Next hierarchical superior (who to report to) |
Reporting to the Head of Trade, Economics, Research and Innovation Section |
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Working hours |
Full Time |
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Working environment/conditions |
multicultural environment, office work, missions |
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Job objective |
To contribute, under the supervision of the Head of Section, to the fulfilment of the mandate of the Head of Delegation as regards, in particular, EU-Australia relations in the fields of economic policy, trade policy, investment, agriculture, business cooperation, regional trade developments and agreements, market access, food standards, SPS, WTO-related matters, Assist the Head of Section in planning, management & coordination of the Delegation's trade matters. |
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Main Tasks |
Sectorial Reporting & Information to the HoD & Headquarters
Information & communication, representation & participation in the host country/region
Monitoring, Analysis & Implementation of Trade Policy
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Personal skills |
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Specific physical requirements (if any) |
NA |
Job specifications
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Compulsory requirement |
Asset |
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Qualifications |
A University degree in the relevant sector – economics, trade, trade law, political science, international relations or related fields.
Excellent drafting and editing skills. |
Postgraduate qualifications would be an additional asset. |
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Professional experience |
The candidate should possess at least 5 years’ professional experience in the field of trade & economic analysis reporting.
The specialist knowledge required would be an excellent knowledge of Australian/EU economic and trade relations and landscape. |
Experience in a diplomatic mission will be welcome but not a prerequisite and in-depth knowledge of the EU and its policies would be an asset. |
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Knowledge of languages |
Fluency in English is essential. EN – ability to understand C2, ability to read C2, ability to speak C2, ability to write C2. |
Proficiency in other European and other languages would be an advantage. |
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Knowledge of IT tools |
Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel skills, PowerPoint), and videoconferencing technologies. |
Microsoft Sharepoint, Statistical software (eg, Stata, SPSS, R), Audiovisual skills (eg, basic sound and video editing). |
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OVERVIEW
Please send your application and supporting documents to delegation-australia-vacancy@eeas.europa.eu. The package should include a cover letter, a detailed CV, and a writing sample.
The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone: please address any queries concerning this procedure to the same email address above.