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Trade Officer Jobs at East African Community

Job Title: PRINCIPAL TRADE OFFICER (INTERNATIONAL TRADE)
(REF: EAC/HR/2012/005)
Grade: P3
Organ: EAC Secretariat
Directorate: Trade
Department: International Trade
Reports to: Director, Trade
Main Purpose of the Job:
To provide technical and advisory services related to international trade.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supervision of staff and planning of activities of the International Trade Department.
2. Develop mechanisms on how EAC relates to other trading blocs.
3. Prepare briefs and other papers for trade negotiations on EPA, WTO among others.
4. Facilitate meetings of trade and investment experts and provide necessary guidance.
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5. Communicate to Partner States on decisions of Council, and enacted laws on Trade
issues.
6. Coordinate the formulation of trade policy for EAC Partner States and oversee its
implementation.
7. Study and advise on required institutional and legal framework on promotion of trade in
EAC Partner States.
8. Coordinate consultants undertaking research and consultant work in international trade.
9. Regularly follow-up international trade globally and inform the Community and Partner
States.
10. Identify training needs and develop appropriate training on negotiation skills and trade
facilitation in the EAC.
11. Assist in collecting trade data and analysis and advise Partner States accordingly.
12. Follow up on implementation of Council decisions and prepare progress and annual
reports; and
13. Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the EAC.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Masters degree in the field of Economics or Business Administration or related field with
special focus on international trade or international business. 10 years experience in the field of
international trade or related fields with five (5) years at a senior level.
Skills and Competences:
Strong technical and analytical capabilities and skills for developing mechanisms for data
collection; Excellent drafting and report writing skills; Excellent organizational skills, ability to
handle multiple tasks without compromising quality and team spirit building skills; Excellent
Computer skills, Strong monitoring and evaluation skills and Strong interpersonal and
communication skills; negotiation skills and ability to work independently in a diverse
environment.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
This post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable upon satisfactory performance.
This position is subject to the application of the Quota System.
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FRINGE BENEFITS
All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance,
education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, e-mail
or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional
certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone
contact to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. o Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: +255 27 2504255/ +255 27 2050281
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
To be received not later than 27th March 2012.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet its requirements.


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