TECHNICAL ADVISER, ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE

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.

TECHNICAL ADVISER, ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE

TMEA is seeking to recruit high calibre, results-oriented and self-driven experienced professionals to join our team in the position of Technical Adviser, Environment & Climate Change.

The Technical Adviser, Environment & Climate Change will provide leadership, support and expertise in climate change, climate finance, and environmental management across TMEA ’s portfolio. S/he will ensure that TMEA ’s key projects are underpinned with sound environmental appraisals and policies, taking into account climate change and other environmental considerations, in keeping with national policy, DP policies, legislation and international best practice. This will include the monitoring of the climate change effects on greenhouse gas emissions in core areas where TMEA is active. The Adviser will support TMEA project leaders to design and implement projects , contracting expert advice if necessary. At the same time, the Adviser will actively look for opportunities for climate change mitigation by promoting climate resilient and low carbon growth opportunities, working closely with TMEA’s partners and teams. In order to potentially finance climate mitigation activities, the Adviser will make use of TMEA’s capacity at developing business plans, experience in building infrastructure, and close working relations with partners, in order to develop environmentally sustainable, climate resilient, and low carbon projects that would attract international climate funding.

The detailed job profile for this post can be accessed on our website www.trademarkea.com.

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, 18 April 2014 by 5.00pm East African time. Interviews will be conducted in the week commencing 19 May 2014 in Nairobi, Kenya.

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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