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East Africa (TMEA) is an organisation funded by a range of development agencies
to promote regional trade and economic integration in East Africa.
TMEA works
closely with the East African Community (EAC), national governments, business
and civil society organisations.
- 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 a high calibre, results-oriented and self-driven East African professional
to provide leadership and strategic direction in implementing our programme in
Kenya.
Country Director, Kenya
The Country Director will manage and monitor TMEA’s Kenya programme.
This includes
strategy, planning, and delivery of expected results in the fields of regional
trade, infrastructure development, modern customs systems, and institutional
development of Government institutions.
The
Country Director will develop an effective programme in line with TMEA’s
strategic plan, sound management information and monitoring systems,and strong
working relationships with Kenyan partners including Government agencies, the
private sector, civil society and other East African counterparts.
The Country
Director will identify opportunities for additional investments into TMEA’s
Kenya Programme, co-ordinating with other key partners.
S/he will
source and procure technical experts to assist in the implementation of TMEA
projectsand external communications.
Kenya is a demanding environment requiring high personal drive, political sensitivity, initiative and leadership.
The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree preferably in Economics, Development Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance or Management.
In
addition, s/he must have at least five years’ work experience in establishing
and managing economic development programmes, preferably in trade facilitation,
private sector development, infrastructure development, or institutional
capacity building.
The
successful candidate will be a strong leader, with proven inter-personal skills
in managing multi-stakeholder relationships.
The post
also requires strong programme cycle and procurement management skills, with
proven ability in preparing project documents, and monitoring and evaluation
systems.
Candidates
should preferably possess senior experience in Kenya, or within East Africa.
Language skills in Kiswahili are desirable for this position.
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 ‘Country Director,
Kenya’ 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, 6 July 2012 by 5.00pm East African
time.
Interviews
will be conducted in early August 2012 in Nairobi, Kenya.
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.
