TradeMark East Africa (TMEA)
TMEA, with an annual expenditure of
around US$100 million, is now the leading aid-for-trade facility in the world.
TMEA has its headquarters in Nairobi with vibrant and successful operations in
EAC – Arusha, Burundi, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, South
Sudan, Uganda and Rwanda.
Exciting Opportunity in Trade &
Regional Development in East & Central Africa
TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is an
aid-for-trade organisation that was established with the aim of growing
prosperity in East Africa through increased trade.
TMEA operates on a not-for-profit
basis and is funded by the development agencies of the following countries:
Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, and
United States of America. TMEA works closely with East African Community (EAC)
institutions, national governments, the private sector and civil society
organisations.
The first phase of TMEA has delivered
exceptional results which have directly contributed to substantial gains in
East Africa’s trade and regional integration environment in terms of reduced
transit times, improved border efficiency and reduced barriers to trade.
We are now in the second phase and we
aim to deliver even more large-scale impact to maximise the potential benefits
of aid-for-trade interventions which lead to sustainable and inclusive
prosperity through job creation, poverty reduction and enhanced economic
welfare.
We are looking for a high calibre,
results-oriented and experienced professional to join our team in the position
below:
Chief Technical Officer
The
Chief Technical Officer (CTO) will oversee the successful delivery of TMEA’s
strategic objectives (and therefore results) through the Technical Services
Teams and will lead programme delivery at regional and EAC levels.
S/he
will be responsible for formulating the right technical solutions and projects
for TMEA’s entire portfolio to achieve TMEA’s impact targets. This will include
working in close collaboration with external partners and stakeholders, other
major programmes of key development partners, EAC Partner States and key
development partners, particularly DfID, USAID, World Bank, African Development
Bank, European Union etc.
The
ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree with at least 15 years
relevant work experience OR a Master’s degree with at least 13 years relevant
work experience. A minimum of seven years of leadership and management
experience is essential. The position is open to national, regonal and
international candidates.
Chief Operating Officer
The
Chief Operating Officer (COO) will oversee TMEA’s programme delivery at country
level through working with a team of experienced Country Directors to develop
and implement TMEA’s in-country strategies and programmes to generate the
required results.
S/he
will be responsible for liaising with external partners and stakeholders and
other major programmes of key development partners to solidify TMEA’s
reputation as a significant and respected organisation and programme, in
response to the challenges of regional trade and integration in East Africa.
The
role involves strategic quality assurance, management and oversight of TMEA’s
matrix management delivery system to deliver agreed organisational impact
objectives and related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
The
ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree with at least 15 years
relevant work experience OR a Master’s degree with at least 13 years relevant
work experience. A minimum of seven years of leadership and management
experience is essential.
The
position is open to national, regional and international candidates.
ICT Systems Manager
The
ICT Systems Manager will be responsible for overseeing the design and
implementation of the new TMEA Resources Information Management System (TRIMS)
as well as the consolidation of various existing systems into TRIMS.
The
ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree in Computer Science,
Information Technology or any other relevant field, with at least seven years
relevant work experience OR a relevant postgraduate degree with at least five
years relevant work experience.
Experience
of implementing new Information Systems in a dynamic and complex operating
environment is essential.
This
post is open to Kenyan nationals only.
Finance Officer
The
Finance Officer will be responsible for processing financial transactions,
preparation of financial reports and preparation and monitoring of budget in
accordance with TMEA guidelines.
S/he
will support finance operations, budgeting and financial reporting functions in
line with requirements by both internal and external stakeholders, including
the review and reconciliation of key accounts as assigned.
The
ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree with at least five years
relevant progressive work experience OR a postgraduate degree with at least
three years relevant progressive work experience.
A
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or equivalent professional
accounting qualification is mandatory.
There
are three positions which are open to Kenyan nationals only.
Results Officer
The
Results Officer will play a central role in ensuring that TMEA reports accurate
and timely data on its achievements to management, donors and partners.
S/he
will support TMEA staff and partners to embed good practice in
programme/project level monitoring and the reporting of results achieved. In
addition, the Results Officer will build the capacity of project staff and
partners in monitoring and evaluation (M&E). S/ he will support project
implementation teams in preparing regular progress reports and quality-assure
these outputs.
The
ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree with at least five years
relevant progressive work experience OR a postgraduate degree and a minimum of
three years relevant progressive work experience.
Professional
training in monitoring and evaluation and experience in supporting development
organisations in East Africa in the design and implementation of M&E
systems are essential. There are three positions which are open to nationals of
the countries in which we operate.
Programme Officer, Tanzania
The
Programme Officer will support the country team in coordinating the Project
Cycle Management functions, including project design and formulation,
mobilisation, implementation and closure.
S/he
will also develop, implement and maintain appropriate mechanisms for robust
monitoring, evaluation, learning and knowledge management. In addition, s/he
will manage communications requirements for the country programme, and support
with management of project-related safeguard requirements.
The
ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree with at least five years
of relevant progressive work experience OR a postgraduate degree with at least
three years relevant progressive work experience.
Demonstrable
experience in managing and coordinating projects, monitoring and evaluation,
knowledge management and programme / project communications is essential. There
are two positions which are open to Tanzanian nationals only.
Programme Officer, ICT for Trade and Transport Facilitation
The
Programme Officer will provide expertise and innovative approaches in
developing and implementing: Global Trade Networks and Systems; Integrated
Trade Management Systems; and Customs Systems and Networks, across the region.
This
will be achieved through taking up Technical and Project lead roles for various
projects within the ICT for Trade and Transport Facilitation Programme.
The
ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate in Management of Information
Systems, Computer Science, Informatics or related field, with at least five
years relevant progressive work experience OR a relevant postgraduate degree
with at least three years relevant progressive work experience.
A
minimum of two years’ work experience in systems and applications development
is required.
There
are three positions which are open to Kenyan nationals only
Application Details
The
detailed job profiles for these posts can be accessed on our website www.trademarkea.com.
These
positions are available on contract to 30 June 2020 with the possibility of
renewal.
Please
apply online through www.trademarkea.com/work-with-us/ by
Friday, 5 October, 5.00pm Kenyan time.
Attach
your cover letter and detailed CV, including details of your qualifications,
experience, and present position.
Your
application should also include a working e-mail address, daytime telephone
contacts, and names and contact details of three referees.
Interviews
will be conducted in November and December 2018.
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.
TMEA
is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to open and transparent
recruitment processes.
Qualified
women and persons living with disabilities are particularly encouraged to
apply.