BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION INDIA LE JOB SPECIFICATION

Job Title (including Dept): Post: Grade of Job: Successor Date Start Senior Trade and Investment Adviser Energy, Environment and Water

British High Commission, New Delhi LE C4 ASAP Contract length: 3 years

FORWARD JOB DESCRIPTION (FJD)/JOB SPECIFICATION Main purpose of job: Lead the India wide Energy sector team [including (1) oil & gas, (2) power - conventional, renewable and nuclear, and (3) coal and other fuels] in order to meet UK Trade and Investment targets for India. Lead and develop the energy sector business strategy across India. Business development role, increasing opportunities for British companies in India and providing support on the environment and water sector strategies across India in order to meet UK Trade and Investment targets. To assist, advise and support UK energy, environment and water companies on identifying and securing business opportunities in India and to identify Indian companies looking to invest in the UK. To contribute to climate change work, especially on energy security, promotion of new technologies and enhancing business input to the debate % of time

Provide a breakdown of your main duties and responsibilities, and the percentage of your time they occupy: Energy - Trade & Investment

Prepare, lead and execute strategy for the key energy sectors to meet annual UKTI targets. To lead strategy development for UK and Indian companies helping them achieve trade and investment objectives. Work closely with the DFID-BHC Climate Change team and other UK Government departments and organisations to maximise opportunities and on clean energy. Develop, maintain and manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders including Indian Government departments, Public sector companies, regulatory bodies, International Development agencies, major domestic and international private players, etc. Direct the pan India team on strategies to adopt with key Indian energy players. Create and work on new initiatives in the energy sector, showcase UK expertise, lead on and deliver key trade events including organising appropriate branding. Work closely with UK and Indian companies to assist in bilateral collaboration in areas like innovative technologies, services and products. Reporting on Indias energy policies (including emerging ones), key international climate change dialogues and policy outcomes. Actively work with GoI officials and follow up on India's external relationship related to achieving energy security. Assess and provide information to UK Government teams on impact of these on the UK. Make the connection between energy policy and commercial opportunities so as to deliver the wider commercial and policy objectives of the UK Government in India Provide high quality written and oral briefings on energy issues for visiting ministers and senior officials.

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Provide support, leadership and guidance to 5 person team. Formal line management responsibility for 1 person, with overall responsibility for the output and achievement of targets and budget management for the job as an aid to Line Managers and Incumbents: Please give a brief description ofthe cross India Selection Board decisions. Please include any developmental opportunities it offers.

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Resources managed - staff and expenditure: 1 x B3 officer

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Key competences required for the job (the four most important): Essential

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Customer Focus Delivering Results Communicating and influencing Working with others Taking a wider perspective Managing and developing staff

2. Specific specialised knowledge, qualifications or experience required for this job. Essential on arrival: MBA / Post graduate in relevant discipline with 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in one of the energy sectors. Business development experience. Management experience. Useful or training/guidance given once in job: 3. Other job-related or local special factors not mentioned above, including any requirement for special security clearances: Security Clearance Level required: As per Office Policy. Other:

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Language: English, Hindi

Level of language skill essential for the job: Confidence: Operational: Extensive: For Operational and Extensive levels, which language skills are essential? Please tick all boxes that apply. (NB: Confidence Level only tests oral skills.) Oral Listening Reading Writing Translation

5. Starting Salary: Rs.60829/- to Rs.92402/- per month together with a benefits package (which includes 12% provident fund and 6% special allowance/Superannuation Fund). The successful candidate will be provided with 25 days annual leave and in addition study, maternity/paternity and special leave as per the Terms & Conditions of Service. The package also entitles the incumbent to be a member of a medical benefits scheme that will include medical expenses and hospitalisation cover for self, partner and children. 6. To apply:

Please note applications without (a), (b) and (c) will not be considered. (a) Complete the Job Application Form

(b) Attach Statement of Suitability (no more than 1 page of A4) setting out why you are the suitable person for this role. Your statement should include clear examples of how you meet the key competences.
(c) Attach a detailed CV We will accept only online applications. Please quote "Sr. Trade & Investment Adviser - Energy" in the subject line and send to recruit.NewDelhi@fco.gov.uk by Wednesday, 27th June 2012 midnight 2400 hrs. Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be

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The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional. We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.

HR Hub BHC, New Delhi 13th June 2012