Deputy High Commission of Canada to Nigeria Recruitment for Senior Trade Officer, Extractives (Oil & Gas and Mining)

The Deputy High Commission of Canada to Nigeria invites applications from qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Senior Trade Officer, Extractives (Oil & Gas and Mining)

Job Ref: 4709
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Vacancy Type: Indeterminate
Term Details: This position is an LES (Locally Engaged Staff) position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Nigeria.
Level: Officer
Classification: LE-O2

Summary of Position
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is a world-wide network of professionals in international business development (IBD) working to advance Canadian commercial and economic interests abroad. Working under the general direction of the Senior Trade Commissioner at the Deputy High Commission in Lagos, the position contributes to the delivery of the mission’s IBD program by delivering services to Canadian companies doing business in Nigeria.

Trade Commissioner services are in delivered in accordance with TCS policies and guidelines, and broader Government of Canada priorities for international trade, investment, and innovation. This IBD Trade Officer position leads the Mission's Extractives sectors portfolio (oil & gas and mining sectors) as well as other reactive trade sectors, and will:

• Promote trade, investment, and innovation collaboration between Canada and the countries of responsibility (Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe and Equatorial Guinee);
• Disseminate market intelligence and business leads to Canadian clients in selected priority sectors;
• Conduct research and analysis, and formulate strategic advice for senior management and clients to enhance Canadian competitiveness in local markets;
• Develop and maintain a network of key local business and government contacts;
• Plan, organize and deliver promotional events and activities in support of Canadian clients; and,
• Participate at trade shows and advocate for Canadian commercial interests.

Note: The work and activities of all Government of Canada employees are governed by the Government of Canada’s Code of Values and Ethics.

Essential Qualifications
Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, experience and language. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) how they meet each of the essential qualifications.

Education:

• Degree from a recognized university in a field related to the position, including but not limited to: Commerce, International Business, Finance, and Economics.

Language:

• Fluency in English (written and oral)

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of recent* and direct experience in:
  • Business development, and/or foreign direct investment attraction, including directly managing client relationships and providing service support to customers/clients;
  • Developing and managing networks with clients, partners and/or stakeholders;
  • Researching and analyzing economic and commercial data and trends; and,
  • Providing strategic advice, briefings and reports to management and/or clients on business issues.
• Recent experience is defined as a minimum of five (5) years within the last 8 years.

Rated Requirements:

• The rated requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed.
• Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Knowledge of:

• International business development practices, including excellence in client service delivery, global supply chain management, competitive intelligence gathering, and general project management principles;
• Nigerian capabilities and global industry trends and developments in the Oil & Gas and Mining Sectors and a variety of priority or emerging sectors, including the political-economic environment and local business practices.
• Knowledge of Nigerian government policies and programs, including trade, investment and innovation policies, programs and institutions, including the local political and economic environment, business climate, government structure.

Abilities:

• Effective interactive communication in English – Spoken and Written;
• Secure, prepare for, conduct, and provide follow-up to an outcall;
• Build and sustain a network of contacts;
• Analyze information and provide strategic advice;
• Promotional and marketing skills for products or services;
• Effectively use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook Mail), and web search engines.

Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity and respect
• Thinks things through
• Works effectively with others
• Shows initiative and is action-oriented.

Asset Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates who have the following asset qualifications. If candidates meet the factors listed in the asset qualifications, they must also clearly demonstrate how they meet these factors in their covering letter and CV:

• Knowledge of the oil & gas and mining industries, including key companies, trends, supply chains, policies and regulations and the business environment;
• The ability to communicate effectively in French, both orally and in writing;
• Graduate degree from a recognized university (Master’s degree or Ph.D.) in a field related to the position, including but not limited to: commerce, international business, finance, economics, geology or chemical engineering;
• Experience working in an international context;
• FITT Certified International Trade Professional (CITP ®) / (FITT International Business Professional (FIBP); and
• Knowledge of Canada and the Canadian politico-economic environment, as well as Canadian business practices.

Organizational Needs - Operational Requirements:

• Must be willing and able to travel within Nigeria and to Canada;
• Must be able to work planned overtime and occasionally on short notice;
• Must be available for occasional duties outside normal working hours (i.e., evenings and weekends).
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week).
• Annual leave may be restricted during busy periods due to operational requirements.

Condition(s) of Employment

• Nigerian citizenship, holder of a valid Nigerian residence permit or otherwise legally able to work at the Deputy High Commission (please note The Deputy High Commission of Canada does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly).
• Able to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Reliability Status Clearance. Please note that the Reliability Status Clearance must be maintained throughout your employment at the Deputy High Commission as failure to do so may result in dismissal. This includes a criminal and credit background check.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a valid travel document and be willing, able and legally admissible to travel internationally including within Africa and to Canada.
• All new hires on or after the effective date of October 6, 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and to attest that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date unless accommodation measures are granted.

Salary
N23,237,112 per annum.

Application Closing Date
23:59 UTC / GMT: 23rd November, 2021.