Exciting
Career Opportunities in Trade and Regional Development in South Sudan
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.
TMEA
is seeking to recruit high calibre, results-oriented and self-driven
experienced South Sudanese nationals to join our team in the positions listed
below.
Programme Manager
The
Programme Manager will support the Country Director in managing the country
programme.
This
will include
- developing
and maintaining work plans and budgets;
- rolling
out programmes and developing appropriate project planning and
implementation mechanisms and systems for all projects;
- preparing
analytical reports on developments by Ministries, Departments and Agencies
(MDAs), Private Sector and Civil Society Organisations in response to
regional integration;
- supporting
key stakeholders in critically examining capacity needs and developing
proposals in line with TMEA’s strategic objectives;
- liaising
with the Director, Trade Facilitation/Non-transport to analyse national
strategies for regional integration, developments at the East African
Community (EAC), Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
and Southern African Development Community (SADC) and their implications
and advising accordingly; liaising with the Knowledge and Results Director
to monitor and evaluate TMEA activities; and
- supporting
media and communications activities to ensure visibility of TMEA at the
national level.
The
ideal candidate will possess a first degree in Business Administration,
Economics, Development Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance or
related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ management experience in
regional integration, trade facilitation, development or advocacy.
A
relevant Master’s degree and qualifications in project planning and management
will be an added advantage.
Programme Officer, Private Sector & Civil Society
The
job holder is responsible for all partnerships with the private sector and
civil society in South Sudan.
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 South Sudan.
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’ proven experience in private sector
or civil society engagement in South Sudan.
In
addition, knowledge of and experience/expertise in public private dialogue and
private sector advocacy; governance issues in South Sudan and East Africa; and
private sector development and international trade are essential for this role.
Finance and Administration Officer
The
Finance and Administration Officer will be responsible for providing
comprehensive finance and administrative support including preparing financial
reports; coordinating the procurement of office supplies; coordinating
meetings, workshops, staff functions and travel; office book-keeping functions
including petty-cash; supervising the Administrative Assistant and Driver;
supporting the Country Director and programme staff in programme
implementation; and managing the Country Director’s diary and schedules.
The
position requires a first degree in social sciences, communication, business
administration or related field and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in
finance and office management.
In
addition, the successful candidate will be proficient in budgeting, variance
reporting, bank reconciliations and cash management.
Computer
proficiency, particularly in MS Office applications, and the ability to learn
new applications quickly are essential.
Driver
The
Driver will be responsible for providing secure and reliable driving services
for staff and official visitors to designated areas in the most effective and
comfortable manner.
S/he
will also provide administrative support to the South Sudan team including
filing, photocopying, scanning and delivery/pick up of mail/documents among
others.
The
ideal candidate will possess an O-level/secondary school education, a
Certificate of Good Conduct, a valid Driver’s Licence for Classes ABCE and at
least five (5) years’ driving experience with a safe driving record in a busy
development-oriented organisation in a challenging work environment.
In
addition, s/he will have experience in providing administrative support in a
busy office.
S/he
will be a self-motivated individual with good interpersonal and team-working
skills and the ability to form good working relationships with staff.
First aid skills and a good level of written and spoken English will be a distinct advantage.
Application
Details
This
is a demanding environment and requires candidates with strong organisational
and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work
under pressure amidst competing demands.
The
positions are available on initial 2-year contracts with attractive salary and
benefit packages, and are based in Juba, South Sudan 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.
Detailed
job profiles for these posts can be accessed on www.trademarkea.com.
Send
your application to recruitment@trademarkea.com by Friday, 19
October
2012 by 5.00pm East African time. Interviews will be conducted in early/mid
November 2012 in Juba, South Sudan.
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.