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, the private sector and civil society organisations to increase trade by unlocking economic
potential through:
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, the private sector and civil society organisations to increase trade by unlocking economic
potential through:
• Increased market access;
• Enhanced trade environment; and
• Increased product competitiveness.
• 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 a high calibre, results-oriented and self-driven experienced Burundi national to join our
team in the position below.
TMEA is seeking to recruit a high calibre, results-oriented and self-driven experienced Burundi national to join our
team in the position below.
The Programme Manager will support the Country Director in managing the country programme. This will include
developing and maintaining work plans and budgets; rolling out programmes and developing appropriate project
planning and implementation mechanisms and systems for all projects ; preparing analytical reports on
developments by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Private Sector and Civil Society Organisations in
response to regional integration; supporting key stakeholders in critically examining capacity needs and developing
proposals in line with TMEA’s strategic objectives; liaising with the Regional Trade and Integration Director to
analyse national strategies for regional integration, developments at the East African Community (EAC), Common
Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and Southern African Development Community (SADC), and their
implications and advising accordingly; liaising with the Knowledge and Results Director to monitor and evaluate
TMEA activities; and supporting media and communications activities to ensure visibility of TMEA at the national
level.
developing and maintaining work plans and budgets; rolling out programmes and developing appropriate project
planning and implementation mechanisms and systems for all projects ; preparing analytical reports on
developments by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Private Sector and Civil Society Organisations in
response to regional integration; supporting key stakeholders in critically examining capacity needs and developing
proposals in line with TMEA’s strategic objectives; liaising with the Regional Trade and Integration Director to
analyse national strategies for regional integration, developments at the East African Community (EAC), Common
Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and Southern African Development Community (SADC), and their
implications and advising accordingly; liaising with the Knowledge and Results Director to monitor and evaluate
TMEA activities; and supporting media and communications activities to ensure visibility of TMEA at the national
level.
The ideal candidate will possess a first degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies,
International Trade, Planning, Finance or related field and a minimum of 5 years management experience in
regional integration, trade facilitation, development or advocacy. A relevant Master’s degree and qualifications in
project planning and management will be an added advantage.
International Trade, Planning, Finance or related field and a minimum of 5 years management experience in
regional integration, trade facilitation, development or advocacy. A relevant Master’s degree and qualifications in
project planning and management will be an added advantage.
APPLICATION DETAILS
This is a demanding environment and requires a candidate with strong organisational and interpersonal skills with
the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure amidst competing demands. The position is available on
an initial 2-year contract with attractive salary and benefits packages, and is based in Bujumbura, Burundi with
occasional travel around East Africa.
This is a demanding environment and requires a candidate with strong organisational and interpersonal skills with
the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure amidst competing demands. The position is available on
an initial 2-year contract with attractive salary and benefits packages, and is based in Bujumbura, Burundi with
occasional travel around East Africa.
Please send us your cover letter and detailed CV (in English), 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. The detailed job profile for this post can be accessed on
www.trademarkea.com. Send your application to recruitment@trademarkea.com by Friday, 9 August 2013 by
5.00pm East African time. Interviews will be conducted by the end of August in Bujumbura, Burundi.
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. The detailed job profile for this post can be accessed on
www.trademarkea.com. Send your application to recruitment@trademarkea.com by Friday, 9 August 2013 by
5.00pm East African time. Interviews will be conducted by the end of August 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.
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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