TECHNICAL ADVISER, GENDER

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, GENDER

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

The Technical Advisor/Secondee, Gender will be responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of the gender approaches in line with TMEA ’s corporate strategy and Theory of Change. S/he will provide strategic leadership, technical and methodological support toTMEA ’s country and regional programmes in relation to gender work and implementation of gender plans. S/he shall provide leadership in cross-learning and knowledge generation for thematic alignment in relation to TMEA’s gender strategic priorities across the organisation. S/he will participate in policy work and represent TMEA’s work in gender in East Africa, ensuring a strong TMEA gender profile. S/he will play a key role in supporting gender to be effectively integrated both within the organisation and across the work of TMEA regionally.

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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