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Job Description Trade Development Officer /Marketing Officer

• Deliver high quality research analysis of the Fiji, Australian and New Zealand (FAN) markets and prepare reports on a range of sectors for the products of interest to Pakistan in these markets
• Compile market reports and customize/edit the existing market and supply side reports
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly trade statistics and activity reports
• Provide information regarding customs, tax, import and export issues to the local and Pakistani companies
• Seek, identify, and report export opportunities to build a pipeline of opportunities for Pakistani companies using various sources including market intelligence, stakeholder engagement and online assessment tools
• Take appropriate action to respond efficiently and appropriately to trade-related inquiries received from importers and Pakistani companies
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including industry associations, chambers of commerce and relevant organizations
• Provide programme support and scheduling to incoming delegations on market visits by scheduling of business meetings, accommodation and travel arrangements, interpretation, receiving the delegations and accompanying during the business meetings
• Provide event management service for trade missions, exhibitions, and conferences as well as other internal and external Consulate events in FAN
• Maintain and update client database including Pakistani exporters, local importers, and Pakistani diaspora businesses
• Arrange meetings of the Consul General / Minister (Trade & Investment) with Pakistani and local businessmen and companies and assist in preparation of agenda
• Prepare talking points for the meetings, record notes during the meetings, prepare draft minutes / record notes of the meetings and take follow up actions/correspondence
• Carry out correspondence with Pakistani and local government officials and ministries regarding trade development and official matters
• Assist the local and Pakistani companies in legalisation of trade documents such as agency agreements
• Market the trade related events through Tele, E-Marketing, social and digital media
• Any other official work assigned by the Consul General / Minister (Trade & Investment)