BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY – TRADE AND INVESTMENT
The British High Commission has a six-month voluntary internship opportunity in its Trade
and Investment Department (UKTI) beginning Monday, 28th October 2013.
UKTI is the international business development agency of the Government of the United
Kingdom. The UKTI team in Tanzania is charged with the responsibility of promoting trade
development between the UK and Tanzania, assisting Tanzanian companies looking to set up
operations or expand in the UK and alerting and informing British businesses about
opportunities in Tanzania.
The team also contributes to Her Majesty's Government's work on the Prosperity agenda
through providing high quality advice and analysis regarding the business environment and
commercial potential.
The successful candidate will be part of the local UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) team. S/he
will be expected to support UK-Tanzania trade development, by providing assistance to the
Head of UKTI Tanzania and the Trade Officer on specific projects, initiatives, and
administrative / management duties.
This is a great opportunity to work in an exciting and fast-paced and environment on a high
profile agenda within the British High Commission. The UKTI Intern will be a highly
motivated individual, have good report writing and communication skills, be well organised
and have excellent attention to detail.
The internship opportunity is open to Tanzanian citizens only. The successful candidate will
need to undergo background checks and security clearance.
Main Responsibilities:
 Undertake market research on behalf of UK companies interested in doing business
in and with Tanzania.
 Assist with writing reports tailored to UK companies as part of UKTI's Overseas
Market Information Service (OMIS) program.
 Assist with the planning and execution of international trade missions, industry
focused seminars and other events to promote the UK.
 Compile visit programs on behalf of UK companies and UKTI team members.
 Gather local market information on business opportunities which are open to
international bidding and share the relevant information with interested UK
companies.
 Regularly update and manage a database of key contacts in the industry and ensure
accurate record keeping.
 Provide administrative assistance to the Head of UKTI Tanzania and Trade Officer.
Skills and Qualifications:
 The ideal candidate will have a degree / diploma, or will be a student majoring in
Business or International Relations.
 Understanding of international / regional / Tanzanian trade and investment issues.
 Knowledge of UK and Tanzanian domestic / foreign affairs is desirable.
 Fluency in English both written and verbal is essential
 A self-starter who is able to work independently and show initiative with limited
supervision.
 Strong research, reading comprehension, report writing and communication skills is
essential.
 Ability to prioritise, effectively manage and execute multiple tasks to a high
standard, both through individual and team delivery.
 Attention to detail and good follow up discipline.
 Strength in MS Office, Excel, and Outlook; proven online research skills.
As this is a voluntary internship (unpaid post), the British High Commission will not be
offering any financial incentives, nor offering any guarantee of employment once the six
month internship period is over.
How to apply:
Applicants should submit a CV, , and a one page statement describing why you would be a
good candidate for the UKTI Intern post to
Tanzania-Recruitment@dfid.gov.uk entitled
"UKTI Intern Vacancy."
The deadline for the submission of applications is 12 noon on Friday, 02nd August 2013.
Please ensure that any e-mail attachments do not exceed 10MB. Only candidates shortlisted
for interview will be contacted, and will be required to bring original certificates and
diplomas for verification.
Interview and start date
Candidates shortlisted for this post will be required to attend an interview and complete a
series of aptitude and written tests. Interviews for the UKTI Intern Post have provisionally
been scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 20th August 2013. The planned start date for this
position is 28 October 2013
Equal Opportunities
The British High Commission is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome all applicants,
irrespective of race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, creed, beliefs or
age. Selection is on merit.
No payments should be requested or offered at any part of the recruitment process – any
irregularities should be reported by email to
fraud@dfid.gov.uk. No travel expenses will be
paid from outside of Tanzania.
www.ukti.gov.uk