Exciting
Career Opportunity in Trade and Regional Development in Burundi
TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is funded by a range of development agencies with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through trade.
TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is funded by a range of development agencies with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through trade.
TMEA works closely
with East African Community (EAC) institutions, national governments, the
private sector and civil society organisations to increase trade by unlocking
economic potential through:
- 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.
TMEA is seeking to
recruit a high calibre, results-oriented and self-driven experienced Burundi
national to join our team in the position below.
Programme Officer, Private Sector & Civil Society
The job holder is
responsible for all partnerships with the private sector, civil society and
media in Burundi.
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
Burundi.
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’ work experience with two (2) years’ proven experience in private sector or civil society engagement preferably in Burundi.
In addition,
knowledge of and experience/expertise in public-private dialogue and private
sector advocacy; governance issues in Burundi and East Africa; and private
sector development and international trade are essential for this role.
Application Details
This is a demanding
environment and requires a candidate with strong organisational and
interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under
pressure amidst competing demands.
The position is
available on an initial 2-year contract with attractive salary and benefits
packages, and is based in Bujumbura, Burundi 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.
The detailed job
profile for this post can be accessed on www.trademarkea.com.
Send your application
to recruitment@trademarkea.com by Friday, 17 May 2013 by 5.00pm East African
time.
Interviews will be
conducted by the end of May in Bujumbura, Burundi.
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.
