TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is an organisation funded by a
range of development agencies to promote regional trade and economic
integration in East Africa.
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;
- 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.
To ensure that TMEA delivers on these strategic objectives, we
seek to recruit a high calibre, results-oriented and self-driven Ugandan national
to coordinate and manage our One Stop Border Post (OSBP) activities in Uganda.
One Stop Border Post (OSBP) Manager
The OSBP Manager will be responsible for coordinating OSBP activities in Uganda and ensuring the timely implementation of the OSBP programme in Uganda.
The OSBP Manager will also work closely with the OSBP lead
Ministry and with the lead agencies responsible for overseeing construction
projects on behalf of the Government of Uganda.
S/he will collaborate with the line manager, Uganda Country Team
and with OSBP Managers in adjoining countries to effectively coordinate these
activities.
This will include working with stakeholders to identify and
resolve pre-construction and construction issues, and ensuring that all
preparatory activities necessary to make the OSBPs operational are completed in
a timely manner to facilitate immediate operationalisation of completed
OSBPs.
Key areas of focus will include the legal, regulatory and
institutional frameworks, procedures and processes, human resources and
training, communication and information exchange, ICT infrastructure and
equipment, information management and risk analysis, and enhancing integrity.
We are looking for an individual who possesses high
personal drive, political sensitivity, initiative and leadership.
The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree
preferably in Economics, Law, International Trade or related discipline.
In addition, s/he must have at least seven years’ experience
with a major border agency and a strong understanding of the roles of different
border agencies at the border.
International experience will be an added advantage.
Demonstrable experience in trade and transport facilitation,
customs procedures or freight logistics is essential.
Strong programme cycle management skills, proven ability in
preparing terms of reference and project documents, and monitoring and
evaluation skills are essential.
In addition, the role requires sound knowledge of the concept of
OSBP.
Application Details
Please send us a cover letter and detailed CV, including your
qualifications, experience, present position, and current remuneration.
Your application should 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
‘OSBP Manager, Uganda’ on the subject line.
A detailed job profile for this post can be accessed onwww.trademarkea.com.
Send your application to recruitment@trademarkea.com by Friday,
28 September 2012 by 5.00pm East African time.
Interviews will be conducted in October in Kampala, Uganda.
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.
