PROGRAMME OFFICER , TradeMark East Africa

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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Programme Officer will support the country team in developing appropriate project planning, implementation mechanisms and systems. This will include managing and coordinating monitoring and evaluation, knowledge development and communications functions. S/he will be responsible for aligning the programme’s knowledge management goals and practices to TMEA ’s strategy and ensuring that internal and external knowledge management solutions involve commitment in order for long-term value to be realised.

The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree in social sciences, communication, business administration, development studies or related field. In addition, s/he must have at least 3 years’ of work experience in managing and coordinating monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management and communications activities. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the project management cycle from start to finish and also possess excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability to communicate clearly in English and French.

APPLICATION DETAILS

This position is available on initial 2-year contracts with attractive salary and benefit packages. The Programme Officer will be based in Burundi with occasional travel around East Africa. 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. Detailed job profile can be accessed on www.trademarkea.com. Send your application to recruitment@trademarkea.com by Friday, 24 January 2014 by5.00pm East African time. Interviews will be conducted in February 2014 in Bujumbura, Burundi.

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.