East Africa Trade and Investment Hub
Background: The East Africa Trade and Investment Hub
(TIH) project is intended to spur inclusive economic growth by promoting an
enabling environment for trade and investment and increasing East African trade
and investment, particularly to and from the United States.
Scope of Work: Senior Communications Specialist
Objectives and Duties: The Senior Communications Specialist will oversee
and manage all areas of project communications and reporting.
S/he will oversee the East Africa TIH
communications strategy and portfolio, and ensure that all communications
platforms comply with USAID regulations and contractual requirements and are
delivered on time.
Working closely with the Chief of
Party and USAID, the Senior Communications Specialist will prepare materials,
including media campaigns, project success stories, and other communications
products for dissemination to the project’s stakeholders, beneficiaries,
and partners.
The Senior Communications Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following detailed tasks:
The Senior Communications Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following detailed tasks:
- Develop the TIH Program Communication
Strategy, including utilization of social media platforms, for internal
and external communications.
- Develop innovative communications products to
actively engage TIH stakeholders across the EAC region, including
institutional and private sector partners.
- Oversee TIH deliverables for reporting,
including establishing TIH reporting schedules and developing reporting
templates.
- Build the capacity of TIH staff in developing
content from project activities.
- Collect and organize data-calls to the
relevant programmatic teams to solicit information on progress of project
activities and service delivery projects.
- Integrate, edit, and finalize TIH
communications products, including draft written materials, success
stories, press releases, and regular reporting requirements (monthly,
quarterly etc.)
- Manage and store all documents in DAI’s
management information system (TAMIS)
- Maintain and develop content for the project’s
website in coordination with the IT team and USAID.
- Work with East Africa TIH programmatic staff
to develop and produce marketing, outreach, and materials for events.
- Serve as the point of contact for local media
inquiries.
- Review and edit project documents submitted by
subcontractors and grantees.
- Serve as liaison with media groups to cover
specific and relevant project activities, such as opening and closing
ceremonies.
- Provide quality assurance on USAID branding
and marking.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders, including
institutional and private sector partners, to increase visibility and
maximize coordination.
- Monitor press coverage—including news wires,
local newspapers, television and radio.
- Coordinate on-demand information for USAID or
other stakeholders.
- Represent East Africa TIH at large scale
events and meetings as required.
Qualifications:
- Strongly preferred master’s degree in
communications, journalism, literature or other related field.
- At least 8 years of progressively responsible
experience in communications, reporting, communications product
development, and knowledge management for USAID or other international
donor-funded programs.
- Excellent writing skills and experience
preparing well-researched reports;
- Demonstrated experience designing strategic
communications plans, developing and implementing knowledge management
tools or systems, and developing content for social media platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
with institutional and private‐sector
partners and stakeholders in a multi‐country
setting.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word and Power
Point), graphic arts and/or desktop publishing software a plus.
- Excellent writing, speaking, and reading
skills in English.
Supervisory Responsibilities: The Senior Communications Specialist will
supervise the Communications Officer.
Base of Operations: Nairobi, Kenya
Base of Operations: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting: The Senior Communications Specialist will
report to the Chief of Party.
Scope of Work:Procurement Officer
Objectives and
Duties: The Procurement Officer is
responsible for the procurement of goods and services for the East Africa TIH
project, including technical and operational needs, and ensuring that all
procurement operations are executed in accordance with USAID regulations and DAI
policies.
The Procurement Officer is
responsible for overseeing and maintaining the integrity of the procurement
process, including accurate procurement documentation.
The Procurement Officer is
responsible for, but not limited to, the following functions:
- Manage all field‐initiated
procurement processes, ensuring compliance with DAI, FAR, and AIDAR
regulations.
- Conduct vendor negotiations, negotiate
purchase order terms, and write negotiation memoranda.
- Prepare and issue solicitations and amendments.
- Prepare purchase orders, modifications, and
requests for operations subcontractor consent, as necessary.
- Manage proposal evaluation and vendor
selection processes.
- Maintain and track all local procurement and
operations subcontractor data in TAMIS, and ensure close‐out documentation is completed in a timely
manner.
- Ensure all supporting documentation is
complete, accurate, and uploaded to TAMIS.
- Monitor, track and expedite all TIH
procurement activities and delivery status of goods/services.
- Manage and maintain/update vendors list on
regular basis. Ensure timely and accurate entry of vendor information in
the system.
- Coordinate and expedite purchases either
locally or internationally, collaborating with the Home Office if
necessary.
- Identify potential vendors and suppliers both
domestically and internationally.
- Participate in activity work planning, and
proactively conduct market research in support of anticipated operations
and technical needs.
- Train local staff in aspects of the
procurement process, including evaluation committees.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- 3-5 years of professional experience in
subcontracts, grants administration, and/or procurement required
- Good working knowledge and experience
administering government contracts, subcontracts, and grants with FAR
regulations is essential.
- Prior experience with government
contracting/subcontracting methodologies is required
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
- Excellent verbal and written communication
skills.
- Computer literate with e-mail, word
processing, and spreadsheet experience.
- Strong judgment and a commitment to fair and
ethical procurement practices.
Supervisory Responsibilities: The Procurement Officer will have no
supervisory responsibilities.
Base of Operations: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting: The Procurement Officer will report to the Director of Operations.
Scope of Work:Driver
Objectives and
Duties: The Project Driver will maintain
all project vehicles and drive project staff to and from meetings,
appointments, and all other project-related travel.
Overnight regional travel may be
required, as directed by the project.
The Driver will be responsible for,
but not limited to, the following detailed tasks:
- Vehicle maintenance including regular
check-ups, cleanings, and fueling.
- Maintaining an accurate vehicle log.
- Working with HR/Office Manager, manage daily
vehicle and trip scheduling as needed.
- Maintaining accurate records and paperwork on
all vehicle-related purchases and maintenance.
- Providing safe transportation to and from
locations for project staff.
- Ensuring compliance with all DAI and local
driving laws and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Basic knowledge of English.
- Excellent driving record.
- Valid local driver’s license.
- At least 2 years of work experience as a
driver, preferably for a USAID or other international donor-funded
project.
Supervisory Responsibilities: The Project Driver will have no supervisory
responsibilities.
Base of Operations: Nairobi, Kenya
Base of Operations: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting: The Project Driver will report to the HR/Office
Manager.
Scope of Work:Knowledge Management / M&E Officer
Objectives and
Duties: The Knowledge/M&E Officer will
support the development and day-to-day operations of the knowledge management
and M&E systems to document project progress and results and inform program
implementation and management.
The Knowledge Management/M&E
Officer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following detailed
tasks:
- Support development of the TIH Performance
Management Plan (PMP) and M&E system.
- Support baseline assessments and specialized
studies.
- Provide day‐to‐day management of the project’s M&E plan
focusing on data collection methodology, data quality, and indicator
validity.
- Lead training and capacity building activities
for monitoring-related techniques and methods for TIH staff.
- Apply GIS technology to support the project’s
overall development planning, design, and monitoring and evaluation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- At least 8 years of experience in monitoring
and evaluation on donor-funded development programs.
- At least 3 years of M&E experience on
USAID‐funded programs.
- Previous experience managing a team of M&E
staff.
- Demonstrated experience with statistical
analysis programs, such as SPSS or STATA, is preferred.
- Excellent writing, speaking, and reading
skills in English
Supervisory Responsibilities: The Knowledge Management/M&E Officer will
have no supervisory responsibilities.
Base of Operations: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting: The Knowledge Management/M&E Officer will
report to the Knowledge Management / M&E Director.
Scope of Work:Knowledge Management Assistant
Objectives and Duties: The Knowledge Management Assistant will support the Knowledge Management and M&E team to retain and disseminate institutional and programmatic knowledge.
The Knowledge Management Assistant
will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following detailed tasks:
- Support the Knowledge Management/M&E
Director in all knowledge management activities.
- Conduct research, draft knowledge management
materials, and edit materials submitted by technical teams.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
- At least 3 years of experience in knowledge
management activities for donor‐funded,
development programs.
- Excellent writing, speaking, and reading
skills in English.
Supervisory Responsibilities: The Knowledge Management Assistant will have
no supervisory responsibilities.
Base of Operations: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting: The Knowledge Management Assistant will
report to the Knowledge Management/M&E Director.
Scope of Work: IT Support Officer
Objectives and
Duties: The IT Support Officer is
responsible for the IT needs of the East Africa TIH office, including system
installations, maintenance, and technical support.
S/he is responsible for ensuring that
standards set by the DAI home office are followed and project solutions are the
most efficient and cost effective.
S/he will ensure that proper back up,
anti-virus and disaster recovery procedures are identified and followed and
that end users have access to shared files, printers and email.
The IT Support Officer is responsible
for, but not limited to, the following functions:
- Establish office IT local area networks and
ensure secure IT systems.
- Manage all software, servers, and local
networks.
- Assess local availability of IT equipment.
- Procure and provide staff with appropriate IT
and communications equipment (cell phones, satellite phones, laptops,
etc.)
- Negotiate service arrangements with Kenyan and
regional ICT service providers.
- Check systems in order to optimize performance
and initiate recovery action after system failures.
- Make suggestions for network hardware and
software system improvements.
- Maintain inventory of IT and communication
equipment.
- Provide IT support assistance to project
staff.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or other relevant
field.
- At least 5 years of experience developing and
managing IT solutions.
- Excellent writing, speaking, and reading
skills in English
Supervisory Responsibilities: The IT Support Officer will have no
supervisory responsibilities.
Base of Operations: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting: The IT Support Officer will report to the ICT Team
Leader.
Scope of Work: HR / Office Manager
Objectives and
Duties: The HR/Office Manager will oversee
human resources and manage office facilities for the TIH project.
The HR/Office Manager will be
responsible for, but not limited to, the following detailed tasks:
- Oversee all human resources operations on the
project, including recruitment, hiring, employee on‐boarding, staff orientation, performance
reviews, and disciplinary action in compliance with USAID rules and
regulations, DAI policies, and local labor laws.
- Facilitate recruitment and hiring process by
advertising vacancies, shortlisting resumes, scheduling and observing
interviews, collecting required documents, checking references, and
verifying salary history.
- Coordinate and supervise the preparation of
employment agreements for staff.
- Train supervisors charged with conducting
evaluations of staff members in their units and monitor compliance with
the process.
- Mitigate and resolve human resource conflicts
and issues, seeking assistance and guidance from the Director of
Operations or other senior staff members as needed.
- Develop and maintain the Human Resources
Management section of the TIH Field Operations Manual, ensuring updates as
needed.
- Maintain personnel files in hard copy and
TAMIS for all long-term and short-term project staff.
- Work with Chief of Party to fill surge
capacity technical needs, including identifying and hiring long‐term and short‐term
technical experts in a timely fashion.
- Oversee the administration of the TIH Nairobi
office, including coordinating equipment maintenance with the relevant
departments and managing office supplies and other office needs.
Qualifications:
- At least 6 years of work experience in human
resources, recruitment, office administration, and other relevant areas.
- Knowledge of local laws and USAID rules and
regulations related to personnel management and compliance.
- Previous supervisory experience for office/HR
teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Excellent writing, speaking, and reading
skills in English.
Supervisory Responsibilities: The HR/Office Manager will supervise the
Administrative Assistant, Logistics Coordinator, and Drivers.
Base of Operations: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting: The HR/Office Manager will report to the Director
of Operations.
Scope of Work:Component 2 Lead - Senior Agricultural Trade Expert
Objectives and
Duties: The
Senior Agricultural Trade Expert will provide leadership and day-to-day
management for activities to increase the competitiveness of selected regional
agricultural value chains.
S/he will work to design and lead
strategies to address broad-based policy changes to advance regional
integration and agricultural growth, including increasing the predictability of
the policy environment, reducing tariff and non-tariff trade barriers, and
supporting the approval and implementation of harmonized standards.
S/he would also guide TIH’s technical
assistance to improve the competitiveness of staple value chains focusing on
promoting financing and trading mechanisms, facilitating commercial
partnerships, and supporting the evolution of sustainable market information
systems and ICT to promote regional trade and increase profitability for
farmers and private-sector businesses.
The Senior Agricultural Trade Expert will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following detailed tasks:
The Senior Agricultural Trade Expert will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following detailed tasks:
- Design and lead strategies to improve the
enabling environment for agriculture, including providing support to
partner-country governments and regional economic communities to harmonize
trade, facilitate harmonization and implementation of science-based food
safety and nutrition standards, and support improved regulations on
warehousing and financing systems that increase farmer income and increase
trade opportunities;
- Oversee technical assistance to improve the
regional competitiveness of commodities throughout the value chain, including
facilitating commercial partnerships, and supporting the evolution of
sustainable market information systems and ICT to promote regional trade
and increase profitability for farmers and private-sector businesses.
- Work with producers and enterprises across
East Africa to develop their capacity to identify and respond to regional
and international business opportunities in the potential value chains;
- Facilitate strategic, commercially viable
partnerships between value chain actors; and
- Facilitate private sector engagement and
investment among various levels of target value chains including but not
limited to producer, processor, wholesaler and exporter levels.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree required, Strongly
preferred Master’s degree or equivalent in international trade,
agricultural economics, public policy, business administration,
agricultural development or related area or equivalent.
- At least ten years of relevant experience,
five of which shall be in developing countries, preferably in Africa.
- At least five years of experience (strongly
preferred over five years of experience) related to developing an enabling
environment for agricultural investment and trade.
- Demonstrated ability in policy development and
in providing technical assistance in implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
with institutional and private sector partners and stakeholders in a
multi-country setting.
- Excellent English writing, speaking, reading,
with good communication skills.
- Ability to use the latest ICT technology and
computer software program.
Supervisory Responsibilities: The Senior Agricultural Trade Expert will
supervise the Component 2 team, including the agricultural trade specialist,
the staple food markets specialist, and the agricultural trade advisor.
Base of Operations: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting: The Senior Agricultural Trade Expert will report to
the Chief of Party.
Interested candidates should e-mail their CV to EastAfricaTrade@dai.com.
Interested candidates should e-mail their CV to EastAfricaTrade@dai.com.
Candidates must reference the
position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email.
CVs are due by September 18th, 2014.
No phone inquiries will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No phone inquiries will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.