Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 22, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Trade Mark East Africa (TMEA) is an aid-for-trade organisation that was established with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through increased trade. TMEA operates on a not-for-profit basis and is funded by the development agencies of the following countries: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, European Union, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, and United States of America. TMEA works closely with East African Community (EAC) institutions, national governments, the private sector and civil society organisations. TMEA, with an annual expenditure of around US$ 100 million, is now the leading aid-for-trade facility in the world. TMEA has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya with vibrant and successful operations in EAC (Arusha), Burundi (Bujumbura), Democratic Republic of Congo (Bukavu). Ethiopia and the Horn (Addis Ababa & Hargeisa), Rwanda (Kigali). South Sudan (Juba). Tanzania (Dar es salaam) and Uganda (Kampala). The first phase of TMEA delivered exceptional results which directly contributed to substantial gains in East Africa's trade and regional integration environment in terms of reduced transit times, improved border efficiency, and reduced barriers to trade. We are now in the second phase and we aim to deliver even more large-scale impact to maximise the potential benefits of aid-fortrade interventions which lead to sustainable and inclusive prosperity through job creation, poverty reduction and enhanced economic welfare. TMEA is now expanding its trade facilitation programme and launching operations in Malawi. To find out more, please visit our website www.trademarkea.com  We are looking for high calibre, results-oriented and experienced professional to join our team in the positions below. .

Job Responsibilities:
• The Transport Director, Northern Cluster Countries & Horn of Africa will be responsible for providing strategic and operational support in delivering and managing TMEA's infrastructure programme and activities in the Northern Cluster Countries & Horn of Africa.
• S/he will ensure that TMEA's strategic objective of reduced trade barriers, and associated strategic impacts, outcomes and outputs are achieved, aligning infrastructure and international trade practices and goals to TMEA's strategies within the designated area of geographical coverage.

Job Skills: Not Specified

  Job Qualifications:
• The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree with at least 12 years of relevant working experience OR a postgraduate degree with at least 10 years of relevant working experience.
• In addition, s/he will have a minimum of five years' experience leading the development and delivery of large infrastructure programmes, particularly those related to surface transport, and trade and trade facilitation development programmes to enhance the capacities of developing countries in trade policy development, formulation and implementation trade reforms, regional integration, and support to national governments.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
The detailed job profiles for these posts can be accessed on our website www.trademarkea.com .
These positions are available on contract to 30 June 2023 with the possibility of renewal. Please apply online through http://www.trademarkea.com/work-with-us/  by Friday, 20 December 2019, 5.00pm Kenyan time. Attach your cover letter and detailed CV, including details of your qualifications, experience, and present position. Your application should also include a working email address, daytime telephone contacts, and names and contact details of three referees. Interviews will be conducted in February March 2020.
Please note that we will only consider applications received on-line through the link provided above. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. We reserve the right to accept or reject any application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Qualified women and persons living with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply..

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