Crown Agents is an international development company and a recognised leader in the provision of technical expertise, advice and training in support of public sector modernisation. An authority in the field of capacity strengthening.
We work in partnership with our clients to achieve durable systemic change. This includes improving the ability of trade and customs authorities to support international trade, attract inward investment, and foster development and economic growth.
We are looking to expand our Customs and Trade Facilitation pool in East Africa and are keen to hear from International Trade Specialists for a number of key roles.
We work in partnership with our clients to achieve durable systemic change. This includes improving the ability of trade and customs authorities to support international trade, attract inward investment, and foster development and economic growth.
We are looking to expand our Customs and Trade Facilitation pool in East Africa and are keen to hear from International Trade Specialists for a number of key roles.
- Customs, border management and international trade policy, processes, practice, procedures and operations
- Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and non-Tariff Barriers to Trade (NTB)
- Trade Facilitation
- Customs Modernisation
- Transit
- Transport and Logistics
- Customs and Trade Law
- Public Private Partnerships
- Investment Promotion, SME support, business climate change
- Human, Institutional and Organisational Development
- Systems Analysis and design/Business Process Re-Engineering
- Change Management
- ICT
- Training
- Project Management
To succeed you will need to demonstrate a proven consultancy track record, including:
- Knowledge of the international customs and trade environment, including that of the East Africa region its regional integration process, and related initiatives, such as customs union and trade/transport corridor development.
- Minimum of five years’ significant project-based experience and track record of working at a senior level in the areas of expertise sought (ten years for team leader positions) and mainly within the East Africa region
- Good knowledge of the policy, international instruments (such as those of the WCO and WTO) and recommended international good practice relevant to the areas of expertise sought.
- Postgraduate degree or alternative postgraduate qualification relevant to the area of expertise sought.
- Experience in undertaking studies, analyses and/or assessments, and of compiling, writing and presenting clear and concise reports/documentation in English, to sometimes tight deadlines for an executive level audience.
- Good interpersonal qualities including flexibility, integrity and the ability to manage complex relationships.
- IT skills and proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
Closing date: 31st May2011.
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