Call for Applications
DAI, a global development consulting firm based in the United
States, seeks applications from senior-level experts for an anticipated
five-year, trade facilitation project for East Africa.
Anticipated project activities include efforts to support
national and regional bodies to facilitate intra-regional trade and economic
integration, facilitate improved private sector competitiveness in key value
chains, and expand trade through utilization of the African Growth and
Opportunity Act (AGOA).
Positions on the project are expected to be based in Kenya, with
significant travel throughout the East Africa region and internationally.
DAI is seeking candidates with technical expertise in the following
areas:
1.
Regional trade policy and economic integration
2.
Regional trade association capacity building
3.
Export-oriented value chain development and competitiveness
4.
AGOA-focused market linkages facilitation
5.
Financial services and product design for trade facilitation
6.
Regional staple food and textile value chain facilitation
7.
Market information systems development
8.
Management of donor-funded grants programs
General Requirements:
·
Advanced degree in economics, international trade or
development, business administration, finance, agricultural development, or other
relevant field;
·
10+ years of experience in private sector development, trade
facilitation, value chain development, or trade finance in the East Africa
region;
·
Experience on a international donor-funded trade or private
sector development project is strongly preferred;
·
Excellent verbal and written communications skills; and
·
Fluency in English is required.
Interested candidates should e-mail their CV to EastAfricaTrade@dai.com
by August 10th, 2013, indicating expertise in the subject line.