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TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is an aid-for-trade organisation that was established with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through increased trade. TMEA operates on a not-for-profit basis and funded by a range of development partners. We work closely with the East African Community, national governments, the private sector, and civil society to increase trade by unlocking economic potential through increased physical access to markets, enhanced trade environment and improved business competitiveness. TMEA has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya with branches and operations across Eastern Africa and The Hom. TMEA is now expanding and launching operations in Djibouti and Malawi, to be soon followed by West Africa and South Africa.

Lead West Africa and AfCFTA
The Lead West Africa and AfCFTA will lead the implementation of the TMEA's programmes that support the AfCFTA, both at the AfCFTA Secretariat and in selected West African countries. S/he will oversee TMEA's programme delivery in West Africa at both a country and corridor level - through developing and implementing TMEA's in-country strategies and trade corridor programmes to generate the required results - and with the AfCFTA Secretariat based in Accra, Ghana. S/he will be responsible for liaising with external partners and stakeholders and other major programmes of key development partners, to establish TMEA as a significant and respected organisation and programme, in response to the challenges of continental and regional trade.

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The role involves strategic planning, management, and oversight of TMEA's delivery system to achieve agreed organisational impact objectives. The Lead West Africa and AfCFTA will function with a high degree of autonomy, responsibility, and accountability while reporting on key country programme deliverables to TMEA's Chief of Programmes (CoP) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The position holder will need to be fluent in both English and French, at a high standard both verbal and written. The job holder will be requested to establish an office in West Africa and recruit a high performing team for the programme, while fundraising to quickly grow the regional portfolio with SLMT support

Submission Procedure
The detailed job profile for this post can be accessed on our website www.trademarkea.com. This position is available on contract to 30 June 2025 with the possibility of renewal. Please apply online through http://www.trademarkea.com/work-with-us/ by Friday, 27 May 2022. Attach your cover letter and detailed CV as one document, including details of your qualifications, experience, and present position. Your application should also include a working e-mail address, daytime telephone contacts, and names and contact details of three referees. Interviews will be conducted in June 2022.

Please note that we will only consider applications received on-line through the link provided above. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. We reserve the right to accept or reject any application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. TMEA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to open and transparent recruitment processes. Qualified women and persons living with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.