DIRECTOR, ICT FOR TRADE AND TRANSPORT FACILITATION

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.

DIRECTOR, ICT FOR TRADE AND TRANSPORT FACILITATION

TMEA is seeking to recruit high calibre, results-oriented and self-driven experienced professionals to join our team in the position of Director, ICT for Trade and Transport Facilitation.

The job holder will design and implement the Automated System for Secured Electronic Transit (ASSET) in the EAC countries. S/he will work with the Northern and Central Corridor Authorities in the design and implementation of the Transport Observatory projects . In addition, s/he will design and implement Single Window trade facilitation systems in the EAC countries, and work with Revenue Authorities to identify potential ICT interventions within the scope of customs modernization and trade/transport facilitation. S/he will also design and develop ICT facilities to assist Customs and other government agencies to meet their statutory obligations by creating a secure Integrated Border Management platform.

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 5.00 pm East African time. Interviews will be conducted on Wednesday, 21 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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