TradeMark 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.
Headquartered in Nairobi with branches in Arusha, Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Kampala and Kigali, TMEA seeks to support East African integration through:
- 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 join our team in the post of Manager, Ports Projects / Dar es Salaam.
The Manager, Ports Projects/Dar es Salaam will support the Regional Infrastructure Adviser and Strategic Ports Adviser in managing TMEA’s work programme with the Tanzania Port Authority (TPA).
This will include developing and maintaining work plans and budgets and delivering TMEA’s programme of support at the Port of Dar es Salaam in liaison with TPA and other key stakeholders, including Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), Tanzania Surface and Marine Regulatory Authority (SUMATRA), Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS), shippers and labour groups among others.
S/he will work with port authorities and TMEA procurement to engage consultants and will be responsible for managing the consultants and reviewing their outputs.
In addition, the job holder will be expected to assist in negotiations with private developers/operators for port facilities.
We are looking for an individual who possesses high personal drive, political sensitivity, initiative and leadership.
The successful candidate will possess an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Economics, Maritime Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance, Engineering or a related field.
A relevant Masters degree or other professional qualification will be an added advantage.
In addition, s/he must have at least five years’ experience in maritime transport, transport logistics, engineering or a related field.
Significant experience with one or more major seaports and a deep working understanding of ports and shipping processes and procedures are essential for this role.
Language skills in Kiswahili are mandatory for this position.
This will be a fixed-term contract ending on 31 December 2014, with the possibility of extension for a further two years.
The post will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with occasional travel within East Africa.
Application Details
Please send us a cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, present position, and current remuneration. It 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 ‘Manager, Ports Projects/Dar es Salaam’ on the subject line.
The detailed job profile can be accessed on www.trademarkea.com.
Send your application to recruitment@trademarkea.com by Friday, 14 September 2012 by 5.00pm East African time.
Interviews will be conducted in early October in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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.