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Commonwealth Secretariat Adviser & Head of Section


Adviser & Head of Section
International Trade & Regional Co-operation

£82,309 + benefits
Pall Mall, London SW1

We promote democracy, advance development and celebrate diversity. We are the Commonwealth – an association of 54 member countries who share the common values of peace, security and sustainable development.

Our Economic Affairs Division helps member countries to improve economic policy-making, management and governance. You will lead the Section on trade policy, particularly pertaining to low-income countries and vulnerable states. This will involve analytical/diagnostic studies; advocacy and consensus-building; policy development; and advice.

With a post-graduate qualification in economics or other relevant subject which has strong economics components, you must have extensive expertise in international trade policy formulation and management and familiarity with WTO, ACP/EU and regional integration issues, all related to developing countries, as well as experience of managing both staff and resources.

You must be able to operate effectively in our multi-cultural setting and be a national of a Commonwealth country.

To apply, please visit www.thecommonwealth.org 

The closing date is Friday, 23 November 2012.