TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is an organization
funded by a range of development agencies to promote regional trade and
economic integration In East Africa. TMEA works closely with the East African
Community (EAC), national governments, business and civil society
organizations. Headquartered in Nairobi with branches in Arusha, Bujumbura, Dar
es Salaam, Juba, Kampala and Kigali, TMEA seeks to support East African
integration through:
funded by a range of development agencies to promote regional trade and
economic integration In East Africa. TMEA works closely with the East African
Community (EAC), national governments, business and civil society
organizations. Headquartered in Nairobi with branches in Arusha, Bujumbura, Dar
es Salaam, Juba, Kampala and Kigali, TMEA seeks to support East African
integration through:
· A
reduction in transport and related costs along the key corridors in East
Africa;
reduction in transport and related costs along the key corridors in East
Africa;
·
Supporting EAC institutions to develop a comprehensive framework for regional
integration;
Supporting EAC institutions to develop a comprehensive framework for regional
integration;
·
Supporting partner states to substantially increase the implementation of a comprehensive
framework for regional integration; and
Supporting partner states to substantially increase the implementation of a comprehensive
framework for regional integration; and
·
Engaging private sector and civil society to positively influence regional
integration policies and practices for growth in trade.
Engaging private sector and civil society to positively influence regional
integration policies and practices for growth in trade.
TMEA is seeking to recruit high calibre,
results-oriented and self-driven experienced professionals to join our team in
the positions listed below.
results-oriented and self-driven experienced professionals to join our team in
the positions listed below.
SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGY, KNOWLEDGE AND RESULTS
(START)
(START)
A key member of TMEA´s Senior Leadership Team, the
Senior Director, START will provide leadership and expertise in the analysis,
communication and monitoring of TMEA´s results and on-going strategy. S/he will
oversee the development of results forecasting, monitoring, results analysis,
knowledge management, research, communications and value for money strategies.
The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in Development Studies,
Economics, Trade or a relevant discipline and a minimum of ten (10) years´
management experience in managing business units or development programs.
Senior Director, START will provide leadership and expertise in the analysis,
communication and monitoring of TMEA´s results and on-going strategy. S/he will
oversee the development of results forecasting, monitoring, results analysis,
knowledge management, research, communications and value for money strategies.
The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in Development Studies,
Economics, Trade or a relevant discipline and a minimum of ten (10) years´
management experience in managing business units or development programs.
RESEARCH & LEARNING DIRECTOR
The Research & Learning Director will be
responsible for aligning knowledge management goals and practices to TMEA´s
strategy and ensuring that knowledge management solutions involve long-term,
strategic commitment, and are linked to organizational objectives. S/he will
ensure the generation and sharing of information from research, implementation
experiences and lessons, statistical and data work, and partnerships. The
successful candidate will possess a Master´s degree in Knowledge Management,
Management, Development Studies or other relevant field and at least ten (10)
years´ management experience in leading the development and implementation of
knowledge management systems and processes, preferably in East Africa.
responsible for aligning knowledge management goals and practices to TMEA´s
strategy and ensuring that knowledge management solutions involve long-term,
strategic commitment, and are linked to organizational objectives. S/he will
ensure the generation and sharing of information from research, implementation
experiences and lessons, statistical and data work, and partnerships. The
successful candidate will possess a Master´s degree in Knowledge Management,
Management, Development Studies or other relevant field and at least ten (10)
years´ management experience in leading the development and implementation of
knowledge management systems and processes, preferably in East Africa.
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
The Communications Director will be responsible for
shaping, directing and monitoring TMEA´s Communications Strategy at the
regional and national levels in line with TMEA´s strategy and business plans.
S/he will ensure the delivery of high quality written and visual outputs, and
the effective communication of TMEA´s mission, vision and results to investors,
partners and stakeholders. The position requires a Master´s degree preferably
in Communications, Marketing and/or Business Administration and at least ten
(10) years´ management experience in Marketing, Communications or Public
Relations with a good understanding of the EAC regional integration
shaping, directing and monitoring TMEA´s Communications Strategy at the
regional and national levels in line with TMEA´s strategy and business plans.
S/he will ensure the delivery of high quality written and visual outputs, and
the effective communication of TMEA´s mission, vision and results to investors,
partners and stakeholders. The position requires a Master´s degree preferably
in Communications, Marketing and/or Business Administration and at least ten
(10) years´ management experience in Marketing, Communications or Public
Relations with a good understanding of the EAC regional integration
MANAGER, RESEARCH
The Manager, Research will manage TMEA´s research
program, undertake research and provide analysis to support, develop and
maintain a results and learning focus within TMEA and partners. This will
include reviewing, understanding and interpreting internal and external data to
enable TMEA to highlight and respond to emerging opportunities and challenges,
as well as TMEA´s overall strategy. The ideal candidate will possess a
research-based Master´s degree in Economics, Statistics, International Trade,
Trade Policy, Development Studies or other relevant discipline and a minimum of
seven (7) years´ experience in managing and undertaking quality and timely
research to support project and program implementation. Proven experience in
methods such as cost-benefit analysis, developing modeling tools to estimate
projections and analyzing data to generate information relevant for program
teams is essential for this role.
program, undertake research and provide analysis to support, develop and
maintain a results and learning focus within TMEA and partners. This will
include reviewing, understanding and interpreting internal and external data to
enable TMEA to highlight and respond to emerging opportunities and challenges,
as well as TMEA´s overall strategy. The ideal candidate will possess a
research-based Master´s degree in Economics, Statistics, International Trade,
Trade Policy, Development Studies or other relevant discipline and a minimum of
seven (7) years´ experience in managing and undertaking quality and timely
research to support project and program implementation. Proven experience in
methods such as cost-benefit analysis, developing modeling tools to estimate
projections and analyzing data to generate information relevant for program
teams is essential for this role.
INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER
The Infrastructure Manager will deputize the
Infrastructure Director and will be responsible for developing and maintaining
appropriate project planning and implementation mechanisms and systems for TMEA
infrastructure activities. This will include developing and maintaining work
plans and budgets, rolling out the projects and programs and working with
infrastructure implementing agencies and with TMEA staff at both regional and
country levels to develop and implement infrastructure activities. The ideal
candidate will possess a first degree in Business Administration, Economics,
Development Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance, Engineering or a
related field and a minimum of seven (7) years´ work experience in regional
integration, trade facilitation, development, business, finance, consulting,
engineering or a related field. In addition, significant experience with one or
more of the major surface transport modes (road, rail and port) is essential
for this role.
Infrastructure Director and will be responsible for developing and maintaining
appropriate project planning and implementation mechanisms and systems for TMEA
infrastructure activities. This will include developing and maintaining work
plans and budgets, rolling out the projects and programs and working with
infrastructure implementing agencies and with TMEA staff at both regional and
country levels to develop and implement infrastructure activities. The ideal
candidate will possess a first degree in Business Administration, Economics,
Development Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance, Engineering or a
related field and a minimum of seven (7) years´ work experience in regional
integration, trade facilitation, development, business, finance, consulting,
engineering or a related field. In addition, significant experience with one or
more of the major surface transport modes (road, rail and port) is essential
for this role.
APPLICATION DETAILS
These posts require candidates with strong
organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to priorities,
multitask and work under pressure amidst competing demands. The positions are
available on initial 2-year contracts with attractive salary and benefit
packages, and are based in Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel around East
Africa.
organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to priorities,
multitask and work under pressure amidst competing demands. The positions are
available on initial 2-year contracts with attractive salary and benefit
packages, and are based in Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel around East
Africa.
Please send us your cover letter and detailed CV,
including your qualifications, experience, present position and current
remuneration. Your application should also include names and addresses of three
referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts. The
forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the position title on
the subject line. Detailed job profiles for these posts can be accessed on www.trademarkea.com. Send your
application to recruitment@trademarkea.com by Friday, 7 December 2012
by 5pm East African time. Interviews will be conducted in
early/mid-February 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya.
including your qualifications, experience, present position and current
remuneration. Your application should also include names and addresses of three
referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts. The
forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the position title on
the subject line. Detailed job profiles for these posts can be accessed on www.trademarkea.com. Send your
application to recruitment@trademarkea.com by Friday, 7 December 2012
by 5pm East African time. Interviews will be conducted in
early/mid-February 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications received after the deadline time and
date will not be accepted. We reserve the right to accept or reject any
application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
date will not be accepted. We reserve the right to accept or reject any
application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
TradeMark East Africa is an equal opportunity
employer and is committed to open and transparent recruitment processes.
employer and is committed to open and transparent recruitment processes.
