Trade Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

TRADE ASSISTANT - EMBASSY OF PERU IN VIETNAM

I. PURPOSE OF THE RECRUITMENT

Strengthen Peru's trade, tourism and investment promotion activities in Vietnam.

II. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare commercial, tourist and investment promotion projects, when required by the Embassy.
• Organize the execution of trade/investment tourism promotion events.
• Facilitate exchanges between representatives of Peruvian and Vietnamese companies.
• Resolve administrative problems, and coordination-related issues to prepare reports, data analysis and identify solutions.
• Support in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual commercial budgets/audits when required;
• Accompany foreign visitors and facilitate necessary communication.
• Prepare event organization reports.
• Negotiate with national and international suppliers on trade promotion issues.
• Participate in the activities, meetings and/or virtual sessions that the Embassy holds and/or develops, which contributes to the economic promotion of Peru, which includes assisting in the preparation of said events within the framework of commercial relations with Vietnam.
• Support and participate in the ongoing or new negotiation processes in charge of the Embassy.
• Participate in the coordination of negotiation, amendment or updating of trade agreements with Vietnam.
• Advise the Embassy on current commercial, tourist and investment regulations.
• Manage meetings with representatives of public and private companies, as well as other economic operators in the country.
• Carry out inquiries and market research when required.
• Other tasks assigned within their professional competencies.

III. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION

3.1 ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• Bachelor's degree or professional degree in economics, administration, international business, tourism, accounting, engineering, law or related careers.

3.2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Minimum experience of 3 years  in commercial, tourism or investment promotion institutions; Commercial offices; Embassies or public or private institutions in the sector.

3.3 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to draft high-quality materials to short deadlines and to present with confidence to senior stakeholders – including presenting technical issues in an easy-to-understand format to a non-technical audience.
• High level of English and Spanish.
• Experience working with the Vietnamese Government
• Team leadership and effective communication skills.
• Not have impediments to travel inside and outside the country.
• Business travelling experiences will be considered a good point.
• Solvent management of computer tools, at the user level.

3.4 PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Solid ethical and moral values.
• Proactivity, initiative and ability to solve problems, to achieve results.
• Natural leadership skills and high tolerance for working under pressure.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to relate to the private business sector, the public sector and diplomatic representations or international organizations.
• Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering

IV. CONTRACT

Duration: 12 Months (subjective to three-month probation; renewable).

How to apply:

The interested candidates who meet the qualifications are invited to send their CV with three references and a cover letter in English with the subject title [Trade Assistant_Candidate name] to the following address: [email protected]

Application Deadline: August 4, 2023 (The recruitment process may end sooner if we find the suitable candidate to fill this position).

Note: This position is for Vietnamese nationals only. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further information and discussion.