Market Access - Bogota, Colombia - Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

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Bogota, Colombia

hace 3 semanas

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Carolina González

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Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

This is an exciting and demanding position for an exceptional individual to take up the role of Market Access & Trade Policy Lead for Colombia under the fast-paced environment of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

We seek a talented lead with the drive to open up markets, build a business-friendly regulatory environment and improve international trading standards.

Based at the British Embassy in Colombia, the Market Access and Trade Policy Lead will manage the trade policy agenda between Colombia and the UK, as well as proactively identify and solve Market Access and regulatory barriers that British Companies face across all sectors in Colombia and the wider Andean sub region.

Working with sectorial officers, the Market Access & Trade Policy Lead will be responsible for designing strategies and action plans to address such obstacles and open the market for UK companies.

Working closely with key external stakeholders from both the public and the private sector, the Market Access and Trade Policy Lead will contribute to build the outreach strategy of the commitments, benefits and opportunities arising from the UK-Andean Countries Agreement.

The successful applicant will also be expected to lead on the trade dialogues UK-Colombia, as well as to contribute to the preparation and development of the technical subcommittees and Trade Committee under the UK-Andean Countries Agreement.

The Market Access & Trade Policy Lead will be part of the LATAC Regional Trade Policy and Market Access Team, working closely with colleagues from around Latin America, the Caribbean and the UK.

Roles and responsibilities:

1. Market Access (40%)**- Proactively identify and report Market Access Barriers affecting UK exports (goods and services) to Colombia. Determine the policy background and channels to accurately address each barrier.

Working with the DBT team and wider economic teams across the British Embassy in Colombia and in London, drawing on qualitative and quantitative data to identify issues in priority/high growth sectors;
Identify key decision makers in government, public bodies, civil society, academia and business. Create strategic alliances and engagement with relevant authorities and commercial entities.
Monitor those market access barriers and assess their functional impact in priority/high growth sectors;
Develop and implement an action plan to tackle the identified market access barriers on all sectors, through ongoing activities, lobbying and highlevel interventions:
Coordinate key engagements with relevant stakeholders.
Establish commitments and actions, which result in longterm solutions, influencing foreign trade in terms of transparency and inclusivity.
Provide evidencebased policy recommendations to senior management in DBT and the wider Embassy.

2. Trade Policy (30%)**- Follow-up on the implementation and compliance of international commitments and obligations arising from the UK-Andean Countries Agreement.

Contribute to the identification of issues of interest and preparation of subcommittees and trade committees under the UK-Andean Countries Agreement.
Contribute to the construction of the agenda and preparation of the subcommittees and trade committee under the UK-Andean Countries Agreement.
Lead the development of the UK-Colombia Trade Dialogues, through the identification of opportunities for joint work and alternatives to increase trade and investment flows between UK and Colombia.
Monitor Colombia's public policies, regulatory developments and business environment, scan for potential barriers to trade and determine their impact on British industry.
Support Trade Policy teams with any requests that may arise in the context of the UK's participation in multilateral organizations such as the WTO, WCO and OECD, among others.

3. Reporting and Knowledge Transfer (15%)**- Lead on briefings, presentations and other reporting/analysis in the area of market access;

Support the development of market access capacity within DBT and wider Embassy teams, delivering training or information sessions as required.
Be the key reference point for senior Embassy management, including the Ambassador, for market access and trade policy issues relating to Colombia.

4. Budget Management and Administration (15%)**- Manage DBT financial resources, which includes monitoring budget allocated to projects and ensuring that all delegated funds are spent by the relevant deadlines;

Manage personal administrative tasks, such as activity and expense recording;
Play an active part in corporate life at the Embassy to maximise the overall wellbeing of staff, and to contribute positively to the Embassy's working environment.

Perform other reasonable tasks as requested.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- **Five or more years of professional experience in trade policy, internat