- 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. We are looking for high
calibre, results-oriented and experienced professionals to join our team
in the positions detailed below.
COUNTRY DIRECTOR - BURUNDI
The Country Director (CD) is responsible for managing the Burundi
Programme and delivering quality results of this portfolio in line with
TMEA’s Project Cycle Management (PCM) guidelines, as well as managing
and maintaining strategic relationships with government, the private
sector, civil society and the donor community. In addition, the CD is
responsible for managing the country team staff to ensure best practice
of programme delivery is followed in line with TMEA corporate
guidelines, procedures and systems.
The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree preferably in
Economics, Development Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance
or Management. A post-graduate degree in a related field will be an
added advantage. S/he should have a minimum of 10 years management
experience (3 of which should have been gained in Southern and East
African countries) in managing economic development co-operation
programmes preferably in regional integration, trade facilitation, trade
and investment climate reform, transport sector development, and/or
institutional reform for Department for International Development
(DFID), the European Commission (EC), the World Bank group and/or other
development partners. S/he should have demonstrated strong programme
cycle management skills, proven ability in preparing terms of reference
and project documents and possess monitoring and evaluation skills. In
addition, the role requires practical experience in project financial
management, financial modelling and project information system
maintenance.
DIRECTOR, AUDIT & ASSURANCE
The Director of Audit & Assurance is responsible for the quality and
performance of internal auditing within TMEA. S/he will provide
independent and objective assurance to the Audit Committee of the Board
and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on the overall adequacy and
effectiveness of TMEA’s arrangements for governance, risk management,
and internal control. The Director of Audit & Assurance has free and
unfettered access to both the Chair of the Audit Committee and the CEO
at all times.
The ideal candidate will possess a relevant undergraduate degree with
qualified professional membership of an internal audit or accountancy
body. S/he will have at least 10 years’ relevant work experience in a
busy work environment; a successful track record in internal audit
management and participation in the formulation of audit objectives,
policies and strategies. S/he will have a proven track record of
influencing, giving professional advice to and building effective and
productive working relationships with senior managers and those engaged
in managing risks and other assurance providers.
Detailed job profiles for these posts can be accessed on our websitewww.trademarkea.com. These positions are available on contract to 30 June 2016 with the possibility of renewal. Please apply online throughhttp://www.trademarkea.com/work-with-us/ by Friday, 27 March 2015, 5.00pm East African time and
ensure that you attach your cover letter and detailed CV, including
your qualifications, experience, and present position. Your application
should also include names and addresses of three referees, a working
e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts. Interviews will be
conducted in May 2015 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Please
note that we will only consider applications received on-line through
the link provided above. Applications received after the deadline 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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