Trade Development Officer (TDO) at The Commercial Wing of the Pakistan Embassy - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Trade Development Officer (TDO)

Employer: The Commercial Wing of the Pakistan Embassy - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Employment: Full-Time | Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 day ago

Deadline: April, 25/2025 (19 days left)

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is looking for a motivated Trade Development Officer (TDO) to enhance and strengthen the business diplomacy & Commercial relationship between Pakistan and Ethiopia. The candidate should have the right blend of analytical talent of business knowledge & should be an outstanding team player to identify new market opportunities in the host country.

Job Category: Trade and investment

Terms of Service:- Contract (renewable)

Report to: - Trade and Investment Minister

Location:- Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: - Negotiable

Term: One year, extendable for another two years. However, quarterly monitoring of satisfactory performance would be required for the continuation of the contract.

Number of Position:- One (1)

Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Carry out all types of market analyses of commodities transacted in the host country.
• Indicate potential areas of export promotion of Pakistani products.
• Contact Ethiopian importers and arrange any economic activities concerning Pakistan.
• Facilitate international EXPO (Business activities) between the Embassy and Ethiopian Chamber of Comers.
• Assist and coordinate business meetings between the Embassy trade sector and local private companies and/or government trade sector.
• Arrange Participation of reputable business companies and importers in exhibitions Scheduled in Pakistan.
• Develop business and marketing plans in coordination with the managing director
• Effectively manage customer calls and appointments for new business opportunities.
• Participate in local industries and business forums, client discussions, and conferences to assist the Embassy.
• Follows client relationship management database & utilizes it to manage customer contacts and mailing lists.​
• Provide Translation of business documents (English-to-Amharic and vice versa)
• Manage VAT claiming at Ethiopian Customs and Revenue Authority
• Facilitate business visa requests and follow up of visas at MOFA and immigration, etc.
• Recommend/arrange business fairs and exhibitions of Pakistani products in the host country.

Knowledge and Experience

• The Applicant should preferably have an MBA/Masters in Economics/commerce/international trade, or related, with a minimum of 3 years of proven work experience related to the position.

Skills

• Maintaining relations with local representatives of the business community related to public & private sector executives.
• Building positive commercial dynamics with local trade and business organizations to create a cooperative relationship and optimize information exchange
• Strong customer relationship skills to generate a high volume of prospective clients.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills in both English and Amharic.
• Strong skills in Computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook Internet, etc.)
• Knowledge of customs law/Commercial regulations is essential.
• Information about data of import & export is essential.

N:B - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

The Recruitment Process may involve a written test & physical interview.