Duties Responsibilities: Develop and implement business development strategies into foreign markets Develop standards and policies aligned with national defence & security policies and international arms trade treaties. Evaluate and recommend diplomatic communication tools and frameworks to optimise business development and ensure compliance with security protocols. Facilitate international stakeholder programmes and act as a primary point of contact for the Military Attachés & Advisory Corp (MAAC) as well as visiting foreign delegations. Identify and secure new opportunities through diplomatic channels. Keep abreast of developments in targeted market using market intelligence reports and other business intelligence platforms. Negotiate and close deals with international partners. Provide input to the development of departmental risk management plan and implement same including internal audit recommendations. Support the Executive Manager: Business Development and Industry Support in the development and implementation of operational plans for defence partnerships and regional security frameworks.