Purpose:
The Researcher is to gather and prepare the information required for BEBA’s publications including; Annual Report, and reports on BEBA events, in addition to handling trade inquiries upon request. The Researcher is to provide a creative and resourceful approach to research using research techniques and excellent organizational and communication skills with internal and external constituencies.
Job Specifications:
- Education: Bachelor Degree in any discipline
- Experience: 0-1 years’ experience in a similar role
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Stay updated on Egypt-UK economic relations and monitor news on Egypt’s economic affairs
- Research topics to create concept papers for BEBA events and assist in the drafting of agendas for events that would benefit BEBA members
- Responsible for Committees & any task force meetings
- Prepare ideas designed for events, seminars, RTD or conferences.
- Assist in the workplan outlining activities throughout the year, and update as necessary
- Create publications including:
- Comprehensive reports on BEBA events outlining the outcomes and recommendations
- Event brochures for conferences that include background information on the topic and speaker biographies
- An Annual Report containing a summary of BEBA activities throughout the year
- An Executive Summary summarising a business mission once it’s concluded
- Issue membership ID cards
- Coordinate with event panellists and produce opening/closing remarks for events
- Maintain a record of press reports
- Coordinate with partner organisations on events or projects as necessary
- Research on specific business sectors of the Egyptian or British economies upon request
- Assist in supporting tasks concerning logistics of BEBA events, webinars and BM
Prepare economic reports/surveys upon request
Skills:
- High level of computer and database literacy; skills must include ability to alternately use a variety of applications to create documents, spreadsheets, and reports (MS Office applications, Adobe, etc)
- Excellent command of both English and Arabic
- Interpersonal skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team where organization, prioritization, and sound judgment skills are essential
Service Standards:
All above activities/services are delivered in a professional, efficient and effective manner and will meet or exceed client expectations and will be reflected in the annual performance review.