Vacancy title:
Trade Officer / Senior Trade Officer (Anticipatory)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
High Commission of Canada to Tanzania

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 25 2025

Duty Station:
Tanzania | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 7 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is a world-wide network of international business development (IBD) professionals working to advance Canadian commercial and economic interests abroad.  

Working in close collaboration with the Senior Trade Officer, the main responsibilities of the Trade Officer (LE-O1) include: 

• providing high quality service to Canadian clients.
• proactively developing and maintaining a solid network of contacts in Tanzania.
• preparing and disseminating market information to Canadian clients.
• initiating, organizing and managing promotional activities and trade delegations as well as other international business development activities, such as participation at trade shows and advocating for Canadian commercial interest.
• Providing timely input into the client relationship management database
• Performing other related duties that support the overall work of the program.

The Senior Trade Officer is responsible for quantifiable performance indicators including quality and number of services provided to clients and the generation of leads in sales and investment in all relevant sectors. 

The major responsibilities of the Senior Trade Officer (LE-O2) include: 

• providing high quality service to Canadian clients.
• proactively developing and maintaining a solid network of contacts in Tanzania.
• promoting investment into Canada.
• supporting the Head of Mission on trade related matters.
• preparing and disseminating market information to Canadian clients.
• initiating, organizing and managing promotional activities and trade delegations as well as other international business development activities, such as participation at trade shows and advocating for Canadian commercial interest. 
• Providing timely input into the client relationship management database.
• Performing other related duties that support the overall work of the program.
• Developing an annual strategic plan in collaboration with the Regional Senior Trade Commissioner, based in Kenya. 

Area of Selection:

This position is open to internal and external candidates who have the right to reside and work in Tanzania, who meet all the essential requirements stated and whose applications are received by the closing date. 

Please note that the High Commission of Canada to Tanzania does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.

The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

*Language will be assessed further during the process. 

Education:

Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a field related to the position, including but not limited to commerce, international business, finance, economics and political science
  OR  
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in an unrelated field combined with training* and experience in related to the position.

*Acceptable training is defined as a post-secondary school diploma, series of post-secondary courses, and/or specialized professional training in a field related to the position 

Language:

Advanced level in English (comprehension, written and spoken) 

Advanced level in Swahili (comprehension, written and spoken) 

Experience:

• Experience conducting research and providing high-quality analysis in verbal and written forms to management and/or clients.
• Experience in organising major projects, promotion events and/or delegation visits.
• Experience publishing on social media and/or managing web presence.
• Experience using technology tools and databases, including but not limited to: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. 
• A minimum of three years of recent* direct experience in business development, including directly managing client relationships and providing high quality services to customers/clients. 

*recent is defined as within the past 8 years 

LEO2 Senior Trade Officer only: 

• A minimum of five years of recent* and direct experience in business development, including directly managing client relationships and providing high quality services to customers/clients.
• Experience providing strategic advice to management and/or clients on business related issues. 

  *recent is defined as within the past 8 years

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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