Exciting Career
Opportunities in Trade & Regional Development
Growing
Prosperity Through Trade
We believe that
enhanced trade contributes to economic growth, a reduction in poverty and
subsequently increased prosperity.
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 high calibre, results-oriented and self-driven experienced
professional to join our team in the position below.
Manager, Research
The Manager,
Research will work closely with the Research Director and other members of the
Strategy and Results (START) team to manage TMEA’s research programme,
undertake research and provide analysis to support, develop and maintain a
results and learning focus within TMEA and partners.
S/he will be
responsible for managing and undertaking key research relating to trade
facilitation and logistics within East Africa, and assisting other team members
to undertake qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis to
support successful project implementation within TMEA.
This will
include reviewing, understanding and interpreting internal and external data to
enable TMEA to highlight and respond to emerging opportunities and challenges,
as well as TMEA’s overall strategy.
The ideal
candidate will possess a first degree in Economics, Statistics, International
Trade, Trade Policy, Development Studies or other relevant discipline.
A research-based
Master’s degree or professional and qualifications in a relevant field will be
an added advantage.
S/he will have a
minimum of five (5) years’ experience in managing and undertaking quality and
timely research to support project and programme implementation.
Proven
experience in methods such as cost-benefit analysis, developing modelling tools
to estimate projections and analysing data to generate information relevant for
programme teams is essential for this role.
Application Details
This post requires
a candidate with strong organisational and interpersonal skills with the
ability to prioritise, multitask and work under pressure amidst competing
demands.
The position is
available on initial 2-year contract with attractive salary and benefits package,
and will be based in any of the TMEA Country Offices with regular travel around
East Africa.
Please send us
an extract of your published research work (not more than 5 pages), 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.
The forwarding
e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the position title on the subject
line.
Detailed job
profile for this post can be accessed on www.trademarkea.com
Send your
application to recruitment@trademarkea.com
by Wednesday 18 September 2013 by 5.00 pm East African time.
Interviews will
be conducted in early/mid-October 2013 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.
TradeMark East
Africa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to open and
transparent recruitment processes.
