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.
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 Trade Facilitation Directors 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 Results team 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.
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
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
public-private 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.
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,
29 March 2013 by 5.00pm East African time.
Interviews will be conducted in early/mid May 2013 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.