Senior Trade Advisor – AgriTech and Advanced Engineering - C4

 United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Senior Trade Advisor – AgriTech and Advanced Engineering - C4

Job Category                         Department for International Trade roles (DIT)

Job Subcategory                    DIT

 

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)  

 

Main purpose of job:

The jobholder will work in the Department of International Trade (DIT) team to increase exports from the UK to India in Advanced Engineering Supply Chain (AESC) and Agriculture sectors.  The job holder will be responsible for strengthening trade between the UK and the East and North-East Indian states.  

The job holder should be a self-starter who is highly organised, can plan, self-manage and build productive relationships.  The job holder will be based in the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata.

Roles and responsibilities:

Their role will be to achieve DIT Advanced Engineering Supply Chain (AESC) and Agriculture sectors campaign objectives, supporting UK companies looking to export to India or set up a base in India, including joint-ventures with local companies.  They will support the wider activities of the respective sector teams spread across multiple cities in India.

This is an exciting time to be involved in UK-India agritech industry.  Almost half of all Indians work on the land, and the UK is in the process of delivering fundamental reform to its agricultural support system as it has left the European Union.  As the Government of India targets a doubling of farmers’ incomes, UK technology can raise the prospects of people in India and the UK alike.  So, if you like trade which makes a real difference to peoples’ lives, this is an ideal job.  

The job holder will seek out opportunities, ways to improve processes and service to stakeholders, make decisions and manage priorities.  They will also be expected to make a positive contribution to the wider DIT and British government network in India.  They will join a growing team of high-performing and supportive colleagues.  It will be a challenging position, with significant rewards for the right candidate. 

The job holder will:

• Be the lead for East and North East India on Agritech and Advanced Engineering Supply Chain (AESC) .  You will quickly develop knowledge and relationships with state governments and agriculture buyers;
• Build and manage senior level relationship with  Advanced Engineering Supply Chain (AESC) and Agritech companies in UK and India;
• Identify high-value export opportunities for the UK  Advanced Engineering Supply Chain (AESC) (including materials, mining and manufacturing processes) and Agritech companies, support UK companies to get access to these opportunities which have a reasonable chance of being converted into export wins through direct sales and technology transfers;
• Work closely with the UK agritech and  Advanced Engineering Supply Chain (AESC) sector teams, and regionally-based International Trade Advisors, to boost supply of UK companies to the India market
• Lead on one thematic agritech challenge e.g. trade policy and market access, livestock productivity, clean cold chain or soil quality for the network pan India;
• Support market access work, identifying company specific issues and feeding-in to the on going reviews to overcome trade barriers being faced by UK companies;
• Help organise trade missions and events, both in India and the UK, to achieve the above.

Language requirements:

Language: English essential; either Bengali or Hindi.  

Level of language required: Fluent, and good written English.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

Essential on arrival:

Qualifications: Graduate/Post Graduate from reputed University. Candidates without the required educational qualification but with exceptional practical experience will be considered with: 

• Minimum 5 years of solid work history in a relevant commercial and business experience;
• Knowledge of  Advanced Engineering Supply Chain (AESC sector covers Automotive, Electric Vehicles, Advanced Manufacturing, Mining, Maritime and their supply chains) and/or agriculture sectors in the UK and India, major players and factors influencing UK exports and inward investment (FDI in the UK);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to develop a network and manage the relationship with senior decision makers in government and industry;
• Strong analytical skills to identify relevant opportunities for UK firms in India, and the ability to

United States – India Educational Foundation

 United States – India Educational Foundation

Coordinator, EducationUSA

United States–India Educational Foundation (USIEF)

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

Coordinator, EducationUSA (Kolkata)

 

Basic Functions of the Position

 

Under the supervision of the Regional Officer, the Advising Coordinator provides information to the targeted audience on U.S. higher education. The coordinator conducts outreach programs to promote USIEF visibility across Eastern Indian region. She/he is responsible for counseling and advising students, and test administration. The position is full time (40 hours per week) and will require travel.

 

The incumbent’s major duties and responsibilities include:

 

Information Provision – Provide prospective students in India accurate, comprehensive, and current information on higher education in the U.S. in person, via e-mail, telephone, notice boards and internet-based tools.

 

Counseling and Advising – Advise students through periodic group sessions and individual consultations on all aspects of the U.S. college/university admission process, including information on U.S. admissions tests, financial aid, student visas and arrival in the U.S.

 

Test Preparation and Administration – Guide students to the books/e-resources available in the EducationUSA library as they research educational programs in the U.S., and to prepare for standardized tests such as the TOEFL, SAT, GMAT, and GRE. Assist in the actual administration – proctoring, invigilation, checking student credentials, ensuring test center validity and allied responsibilities as per the College Board/Educational Testing Services’ guidelines -- of the relevant standardized test being administered at the EducationUSA Center.

 

Outreach on U.S. Higher Education - Develop and deliver an agreed number of educational advising programs aimed at raising awareness about U.S. higher education across the region from planning through to reports and evaluation. Programs will be determined by the needs of the target audience and will include participation in education/career fairs, seminars, book fairs, workshops and public talks at high schools, colleges/universities and other relevant public forums. This would also include support to visiting U.S. institutions for their programs at the EducationUSA Center and at high schools/colleges in the region.

 

Networking: Develop and maintain contacts at schools and colleges in the region for the purpose of coordinating outreach activities.

Database: Contribute to the data entry and maintenance of records related to the Center statistics and various student databases.

Information Desk: Manage the information desk/front desk and handle routine tasks such as attestation services and general enquiries.

 

Research - To maintain and update his or her own knowledge of the higher education scenario in the United States and in India. Survey the market to locate new books and software resources. Participate and learn from relevant training opportunities provided.    

                                                                                            

Social and electronic media:  Regularly create and update content for social and electronic media platforms in consultation with advisers and senior management. Should also be capable of handling Facebook chats and regular posts independently keeping in line with the organizational communication policies. Use digital platforms (for example, survey portals, online forms, meeting and webinar platforms etc.) for relevant organizational tasks.

 

Any other responsibility as assigned by the Regional Officer.

 

Required Qualifications and Skills:

 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

 

Experience: Minimum two - three years relevant experience in higher education sector.

 

Experience in a multicultural environment in an educational institution or NGO

 

Skills: High Level Oral and Written English Communication; Advising Skills; Customer Focus; Networking and Liaising Skills; Facilitation and public speaking Skills; Ability to Engage with