TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is
funded by a range of development agencies with the aim of growing prosperity in
East Africa through trade. We believe that enhanced trade contributes to
economic growth, a reduction in poverty and subsequently increased
prosperity.
- 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.
We are looking for high calibre,
results-oriented and experienced professionals to join our team in the
positions detailed below.
The position is available on contract to 30 June 2016 with the possibility of renewal.
Job title: Senior Director, Trade Environment
Line Manager: Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Outcomes and
Regional Programmes
Grade: Senior Director
Direct reports: TBC
Department: Outcomes and Regional Programmes
Location: Flexible - one of TMEA’s Country Office
locations.
Job summary: A key member of TradeMark East Africa’s (TMEA’s)
Outcomes and Regional Programmes team, the Senior Director, Trade Environment
is responsible for aligning trade policy and international trade practices and
goals to TMEA’s strategy and ensuring that the linkages between trade policy,
trade facilitation and trade in services are streamlined in all aspects of
TMEA’s work streams and clearly linked to organisational objectives at both the
national and regional levels.
Roles and responsibilities
Programme development and management
- Develop the trade environment programming
strategy and oversee its implementation, including annual plans, budgets
and project proposals.
- Accountable for the achievement of the trade
environment strategic outcome target and ensuring programmatic
consistency, delivery and quality assurance across the entire portfolio of
projects whilst demonstrating value for money and having clear mechanisms
for measuring results.
- Liaise with Senior Regional and Country
Directors to agree delivery frameworks and targets, and review progress on
the achievement of outcome targets and desired results in order to
contribute to delivery of TMEA’s corporate and programmatic objectives.
- Oversee the development and delivery of a
large, complex portfolio across the region to increase market access in
East Africa. This will include projects focused on improved EAC Trade
policy and enhancing the regional investment climate and governance e.g.
support to the EAC organs, supporting Ministries of EAC in each Partner
State, standards harmonisation, providing institutional and advocacy
support to regional bodies, among others.
- Appraise/undertake due diligence of potential
investment opportunities.
- Effective liaison delivery partners and
investors on programmatic issues and performance monitoring.
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
- Maintain strong monitoring and evaluation
systems for programme delivery comprising qualitative and quantitative
indicators for all results and activities, in collaboration with the START
team.
- Ensure a clear ‘line of sight’ with key
outcome target results and work closely with the START team to obtain
outcome delivery measurement data and analyse progress against achievement
of outcome targets.
- Responsible for reporting on trade environment
programming delivery including coordinating high quality and timely
quarterly and annual reports of programme and financial performance.
Contribute to TMEA-wide Annual and donor reports, in line with the
monitoring and evaluation framework.
- Facilitate discussion, information sharing and
agreement on the achievement of outcome targets.
Team management
- Manage, mentor and motivate a strong team of
professionals, ensuring adequate capacity is developed for successful
delivery.
- Ensure risk management, transparency, zero
tolerance to fraud and corruption, and due diligence in all programming
activities.
- Ensure close coordination and foster strong
integration with the other outcome delivery, and country-based teams.
Organisational Positioning
Chief Executive Officer
|
Deputy CEO, Outcomes and Regional Programmes
|
Senior Director, Trade Environment
Academic and professional qualifications
Chief Executive Officer
|
Deputy CEO, Outcomes and Regional Programmes
|
Senior Director, Trade Environment
Academic and professional qualifications
- Advanced degree in areas relevant to TMEA’s
focus, such as Development Studies, Economics, International Trade or
other relevant disciplines.
- Trade Policy or International Trade
qualifications are a distinct advantage. Work experience
- A minimum of 10 years’ management experience
(including 5 at a senior level) in leading the leading the development and
delivery of trade and trade-related capacity development programmes to
enhance the capacities of developing countries in trade policy
development, formulation and implementation trade reforms, regional
integration, and support to national governments.
- Significant work experience with Regional
Economic Communities in East or Southern Africa, in an international
multicultural environment.
- Experience in working with private sector and
civil society to deliver trade capacity support and to support trade
related advocacy. Additional skills
- Proven intellectual and strategic thinking
skills.
- Strong strategy formulation and implementation
skills including the ability to communicate strategy and results concisely
and simply.
- Excellent leadership and management skills.
- Ability to deliver a plan and performance to
budget.
- Adept at working with diverse teams,
delivering change and demonstrating value for money.
- Ability to influence others to achieve
objectives and gain consensus and collaboration.
- Sound decision-making and judgement.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent presentation, communication and
personal effectiveness skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Additional/background information
The role also requires:
- Good understanding of trade policy context and
regional integration in East Africa.
- Good understanding of the dynamics affecting
trade policy at national, regional and at the global multilateral levels,
as well as an excellent understanding of the multilateral trading systems
and their implication for regional integration.
- Significant knowledge of the trade and
development needs of developing countries, and a good understanding of
trade policy, trade facilitation, infrastructure and transport/logistics.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online by Friday, 28 November 2014, 5.00pm East African time.
CLICK HERE to apply online by Friday, 28 November 2014, 5.00pm East African time.
Job Title: Procurement Director
Line Manager Title: Chief Operating Officer
Grade: Director (Monthly salary - US$10,151)
Direct Reports: Procurement Manager (3)
Department: Procurement, Corporate Services
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Summary: The job holder is responsible for leading the
strategic identification, development, and execution of procurement, grants and
financial aid operations across the organisation, while ensuring quality and
Value for Money (VfM).
This will include managing
procurement risk across the organisation, maintaining effective monitoring
systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement cost
savings and supporting teams in programme delivery through ensuring effective
detailed technical and financial negotiations, contract management and supplier
relationship development.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Ensure that all procurement is in line with
approved procedures and embodies Value for Money (VfM) principles. Ensure
that these procedures are continually reviewed to enhance efficiency and
robustness.
- Provide specialist advice, guidance and
service on best practice procurement across the organisation and lead in
the identification, assessment and management of potential risks
associated with differing sourcing strategies. This will include providing
insight through the analysis of spend, supply markets and savings.
- Ensure that procurement ICT systems, including
the Contract Management System (CMS) are fit for purpose and undergo
continuous improvement.
- Develop, monitor and report on the Procurement
Team’s Key Performance Indicators.
- Oversee the implementation of audit or any
other recommendations including incorporation into the Procurement and
Grants manual which should always be up to date.
- Drive innovation and a focus on continuous
improvement for procurement activities across the organisation including
ensuring that at least two innovations are developed and implemented each
year.
- Prepare and circulate quarterly
progress/update reports to TMEA colleagues.
- Use TMEA’s monitoring, evaluation and learning
systems to enhance performance, including facilitating procurement
knowledge and induction sessions.
- Manage, motivate and mentor the Procurement
team to realise their full potential and ensure effective succession
planning.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with
TMEA colleagues and all partners.
- Contribute to corporate initiatives, such as
the preparation annual reports, work plans, gender and culture action
plans, implementing such initiatives where necessary.
- Any other duties delegated or assigned by line
manager.
Organisational Positioning
Chief Executive Officer
|
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer
|
Procurement Director
Procurement Director
|
Procurement Manager (3)
Procurement Manager (3)
|
Procurement Officer (6)
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Procurement Officer (6)
Academic and Professional Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree preferably in
procurement.
- A Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
(CIPS) qualification or equivalent.
- Member of recognised procurement institution/s
such as CIPS. Work experience
- At least 10 years’ experience in a busy (and
preferably development-oriented) work environment.
- Working knowledge of public procurement
systems in East Africa with regional/cross-border procurement experience.
- Specific experience in managing diverse and
dynamic teams with a proven track record of engaging and/or managing staff
and partners at both at senior and junior levels.
- Proven ability to innovate and seek timely,
cost-effective and efficient solutions which represent VfM.
Additional Skills
- Strong strategic thinking, formulation and
implementation skills including the ability to communicate strategy and
impact concisely and simply.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Adept at working with diverse cross-border
teams and challenging accepted principles, delivering change and
demonstrating value for money.
- Strong presentation, communication and
personal effectiveness skills, with the ability to influence others to
achieve objectives and gain consensus and collaboration.
- Sound decision-making and judgement capabilities.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- A self-motivated individual who requires
minimal supervision.
- Ability to proactively identify gaps and
provide solutions for filling them.
Special Conditions: None
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online by Friday, 28 November 2014, 5.00pm East African time.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online by Friday, 28 November 2014, 5.00pm East African time.
Ensure that you attach 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.
Interviews will be conducted in
December 2014 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Please note that we will only consider applications received on-line through the link provided above.
Applications received after the deadline 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.