Palladium Objective B Lead - Trade Facilitation, Ghana Trade and Investment Jobs

Palladium Objective B Lead - Trade Facilitation, Ghana Trade and Investment Jobs


Purpose of Position

  • The Objective B Lead will report to the Chief of Party (COP) of the project.

  • S/He will oversee Objective B activities and staff, ensuring compliance and delivery of results.

  • The Objective B Lead will coordinate all project’s trade facilitation activities with the GOG and other relevant partner organizations.

  • S/He will serve as the point of contact with various Ministries and Agencies, managing stakeholder dialogue, buy-in, and public sector engagement.

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work with GOG and private sector to improve current risk management practices and address non-tariff barriers to trade

  • Support improved and sustained private sector advocacy for trade facilitation and trade policy

  • Coordinate technical assistance with donors, local government organizations, private sector, and other relevant partners

  • Design and lead activities to reduce time and cost to securely move imports and exports from/into Ghana

  • Strengthen AfCFTA institutional capacity to develop policy regulations aligned with international best practices to integrate Ghana into the continental free trade zone

  • Lead Objective B work planning and implementation to ensure program meets targets

  • Provide necessary input for Objective B-related monitoring, evaluation, and learning; gender and social inclusion strategy; communication; and budgets

  • Any other tasks requested by the Chief of Party

    Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in international trade, economics, international development, trade policy, or other closely related field

  • At least eight years of experience in trade facilitation, customs, trade policy, or other closely related field

  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

  • Excellent knowledge of trade facilitation, Ghana and/or regional experience preferred

  • Proven experience developing and finalizing high quality deliverables

  • Working proficiency in English required

  • At least three years’ experience on donor-funded projects for economic growth preferred, USAID experience a plus

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Palladium Objective B Lead - Trade Facilitation, Ghana Trade and Investment Jobs

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