The Embassy of Pakistan, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is looking for a motivated Trade Development Officer (TDO)

Duties and Responsibilities:- Carry out all types of market analysis 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 County. 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