| Office of the Chief Trade Advisor |
| | Industry: |
| | Other |
| | Location: |
| | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| | Job Hours: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Due Date: |
| | 31-Jul-12 |
| | Job Description: |
| | The Office of the Chief Trade Adviser (OCTA) is an independent trade advisory body to the Pacific Forum Island Countries (FICs), based in Port Vila, Vanuatu. OCTA provides advice and support the FICs in the PACER Plus trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand. OCTA assists the FICs to analyse trade policy issues, develop and coordinate |
| | negotiating positions, build trade negotiation capacity, and advance their positions in trade negotiation meetings. |
| | |
| | OCTA is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Trade Policy Adviser or Trade Policy Officer depending on seniority and professional experience of the applicant. |
| | |
| | Duties and responsibilities: |
| | The Trade Policy Adviser or Trade Policy Officer will be reporting directly to the Chief Trade Adviser |
| | Providing the FICs with timely and high-quality policy advice and briefings on trade policy issues |
| | Assisting in the organisation of national and regional consultations and seminars and making presentations on trade-related issues as required |
| | Supporting the FICs in the PACER plus negotiations by undertaking research and providing advice to the FICs on the negotiating issues. |
| | Interested applicant must possess the following requirement: |
| | Criteria: |
| | - An advanced degree, preferably with a specialisation in development economics, international trade or international trade law; Strong analytical, written and oral skills are essential |
| | - An understanding of international trade policy issues affecting small developing countries and the trade and economic issues facing the FICs |
| | - Knowledge of and/or experience in the Pacific region would be a distinct advantage |
| | Priority will be given to nationals of the FICs |
| | - Experience dealing with international trade or economic issues and negotiations in an international or regional organisation or government department would be an advantage |
| | - Applicants for the Trade Policy Adviser position need to be able to demonstrate substantial experience in providing analysis and giving advice on trade policy issues at a senior level. |
| | Salary: |
| | The OCTA provides a competitive remuneration package. |
| | Language: |
| | Not Stated |
| | _________________________________________________________________ |
| | How To Apply: |
| | Further information on OCTA and on the position, including the full job description, can be found on website or obtained from the address provided below. |
| | Contact Name: |
| | Loreen Ala - Ngwele |
| | Phone: |
| | (+678) 25003 |
| | Email: |
| | info@octapic.org. |
| | Address: |
| | Office of the Chief Trade Adviser, Independence Park, PO Box 561, Port Vila, Vanuatu. |
| | Website: |
| | www.octapic.org |
| _________________________________________________________________ |
| Source: |
| | 12-Jun-12 | Direct from Employer |
