Exciting
Career Opportunities in Trade & Regional Development
Growing
Prosperity Through Trade
We believe
that enhanced trade contributes to economic growth, a reduction in poverty and
subsequently increased prosperity.
TMEA works
closely with East African Community (EAC) institutions, national governments,
the private sector and civil society organisations to increase trade by
unlocking economic potential through:
- Increased market access;
- Enhanced trade environment; and
- Increased product competitiveness.
TMEA has
its headquarters in Nairobi with branches in Arusha, Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam,
Juba, Kampala and Kigali.
TMEA is
seeking to recruit high calibre, results-oriented and self-driven experienced
professional to join our team in the position below.
Manager, Research
The
Manager, Research will work closely with the Research Director and other
members of the Strategy and Results (START) team to manage TMEA’s research
programme, undertake research and provide analysis to support, develop and
maintain a results and learning focus within TMEA and partners.
S/he will
be responsible for managing and undertaking key research relating to trade
facilitation and logistics within East Africa, and assisting other team members
to undertake qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis to
support successful project implementation within TMEA.
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 first degree in Economics, Statistics, International
Trade, Trade Policy, Development Studies or other relevant discipline.
A
research-based Master’s degree or professional and qualifications in a relevant
field will be an added advantage.
S/he will
have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in managing and undertaking
quality and timely research to support project and programme implementation.
Proven
experience in methods such as cost-benefit analysis, developing modelling tools
to estimate projections and analysing data to generate information relevant for
programme teams is essential for this role.
Application Details
This post
requires a candidate with strong organisational and interpersonal skills with
the ability to prioritise, multitask and work under pressure amidst competing
demands.
The
position is available on initial 2-year contract with attractive salary and
benefits package, and will be based in any of the TMEA Country Offices with
regular travel around East Africa.
Please send
us an extract of your published research work (not more than 5 pages), 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 profile for this post can be accessed on www.trademarkea.com
Send your
application to recruitment@trademarkea.com
by Wednesday 18 September 2013 by 5.00 pm East African time.
Interviews
will be conducted in early/mid-October 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.
TradeMark
East Africa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to open and
transparent recruitment processes.