AfDB Principal Trade Policy Officer Jobs in Nigeria
AfDB Principal Trade Policy Officer Jobs in Nigeria
The Position The Principal Trade Expert will focus on the design and implementation of trade development and trade facilitation programs. This includes but is not limited to the development of national or regional trade strategies, the design and implementation of value chains, standards upgrading, customs modernization, transport facilitation or knowledge management programs and projects.
The Principal Trade Expert will also act as the Coordinator of the Africa Trade Fund the Bank’s premier trade-related technical assistance fund.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general guidance and supervision of the Manager, Trade and Investment Climate Division, the incumbent will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Day-to-day management of the Secretariat of the Africa Trade Fund, including monitoring and reporting of strategic and operational performance, external relations and resources mobilization;
Strengthening the trade integration work-streams with emphasis on developing projects/programmes that are operationally relevant for the Bank;
Assist in defining and expanding the Division’s trade integration agenda and to mainstream the Division’s activities into the Bank’s operational and analytical work;
Providing technical and advisory services to Regional Member Countries (RMCs), Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and the private sector, to assist them implement programmes/projects that will move the regional and trade integration agenda on the continent forward;
Contributing to the preparation of the trade-related aspects of Country Diagnostic Notes (CDNs) and Country Strategy Papers (CSPs);
Building partnerships and coalitions within and outside the Bank, especially with traditional development partners such as the International Trade Center, the World Bank, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the World Trade Organization;
Provide support to other duties as assigned by the Manager.
Selection Criteria
A minimum of a Master's degree or equivalent in Law, Economics, International Trade / Relations, or Related International Development fields;
At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience on issues related to trade and regional
integration; project management; and trust fund management. Operational experience in Africa will be an advantage;
Strong client orientation with commitment to results on the ground and operational experience;
Knowledge of Africa’s trading environment and the global trading system;
Proven ability to conduct research, analyse trade topics and produce high-quality analytical reports. Publications on topics related to trade and regional integration would be an added advantage;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate ideas effectively;
Ability to work effectively in a matrix management environment, both as a team leader and team member;
Client and results-oriented individual, with strong analytical and communication (both verbally and in writing) skills, sense of accuracy and attention to detail;
Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a good knowledge of the other;
Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; AfDB Principal Trade Policy Officer Jobs in Nigeria
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