PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT

TradeMark East Africa ( TMEA ) is funded by a range of development agencies with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa 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, business 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 professionals to join our team in the position listed below.

The job holder will provide support in the areas of procurement of goods and services, and in grant management. S/he is expected to perform their duties in a way which encapsulates integrity and probity while ensuring that the quality of service delivery is consistent, efficient and responsive. S/he will come into regular contact with a wide range of staff/suppliers and the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly is therefore critical.

APPLICATION DETAILS
These positions are available on initial 2-year contracts with attractive salary and benefit packages. Please send us 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. Send your application to recruitment@trademarkea.com by Friday, 15 November 2013 by 5.00pm East African time. Interviews will be conducted between mid-December 2013 and late-January 2014.

Please note that we can only accept applications received by email. 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.

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