Exciting
Career Opportunities In Trade and Regional Development in South Sudan
TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is an organisation funded by a range of development agencies to promote regional trade and economic integration in East Africa.
- A 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
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.
TMEA
is seeking to recruit high calibre, results-oriented and self-driven
experienced South Sudanese nationals to join our team in the positions listed
below.
Programme Manager
- The Programme
Manager will support the Country Director in managing the country
programme.
- This will
include developing and maintaining work plans and budgets;
- rolling out
programmes and developing appropriate project planning and implementation
mechanisms and systems for all projects;
- preparing
analytical reports on developments by Ministries, Departments and Agencies
(MDAs), Private Sector and Civil Society Organisations in response to
regional integration; supporting key stakeholders in critically examining
capacity needs and developing proposals in line with TMEA’s strategic
objectives;
- liaising with
the Director, Trade Facilitation/ Non-transport to analyse national
strategies for regional integration, developments at the East African
Community (EAC), Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
and Southern African Development Community (SADC) and their implications
and advising accordingly;
- liaising with
the Knowledge and Results Director to monitor and evaluate TMEA
activities; and supporting media and communications activities to ensure
visibility of TMEA at the national level.
The ideal candidate will possess a first degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance or related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ management experience in regional integration, trade facilitation, development or advocacy. - A relevant
Master’s degree and qualifications in project planning and management will
be an added advantage.
Programme Officer, Private Sector & Civil Society
- The job holder
is responsible for all partnerships with the private sector and civil
society in South Sudan. S/he will oversee proposal development,
implementation and reporting and will take a lead role in developing and
managing the private sector and civil society portfolio in South
Sudan.
- This will
include establishing and managing stakeholder/partner relationships and
preparing project plans, budgets and reports.
- The successful
candidate will possess a first degree in a relevant social science
discipline and a minimum of five (5) years’ proven experience in private
sector or civil society engagement in South Sudan.
- In addition,
knowledge of and experience/expertise in publicprivate dialogue and
private sector advocacy; governance issues in South Sudan and East Africa;
and private sector development and international trade are essential for
this role.
Finance and Administration Officer
- The Finance and
Administration Officer will be responsible for providing comprehensive
finance and administrative support including preparing financial reports;
coordinating the procurement of office supplies; coordinating meetings,
workshops, staff functions and travel; office book-keeping functions
including petty-cash; supervising the Administrative Assistant and Driver;
supporting the Country
- Director and
programme staff in programme implementation; and managing the Country
Director’s diary and schedules.
- The position
requires a first degree in social sciences, communication, business
administration or related field and a minimum of three (3) years’
experience in finance and office management.
- In addition, the
successful candidate will be proficient in budgeting, variance reporting,
bank reconciliations and cash management.
- Computer
proficiency, particularly in MS Office applications, and the ability to
learn new applications quickly are essential.
Driver
- The Driver will
be responsible for providing secure and reliable driving services for
staff and official visitors to designated areas in the most effective and
comfortable manner.
- S/he will also
provide administrative support to the South Sudan team including filing,
photocopying, scanning and delivery/pick up of mail/documents among
others.
- The ideal
candidate will possess an O-level/secondary school education, a
Certificate of Good Conduct, a valid Driver’s Licence for Classes ABCE and
at least five (5) years’ driving experience with a safe driving record in
a busy development-oriented organisation in a challenging work
environment.
- In addition,
s/he will have experience in providing administrative support in a busy
office.
- S/he will be a
self-motivated individual with good interpersonal and team-working skills
and the ability to form good working relationships with staff.
- First aid skills
and a good level of written and spoken English will be a distinct
advantage.
Application
Details
- This is a
demanding environment and requires candidates with strong organisational
and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task 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 Juba, South Sudan with occasional
travel around East Africa.
Please send us your cover letter and detailed CV (in English), 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, 19 October 2012 by
5.00pm East African time.
- Interviews will
be conducted in early/mid November 2012 in Juba, South Sudan.
- 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.
TradeMark
East Africa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to open and
transparent recruitment processes.