Trademark Africa Programme Manager, Trade Facilitation Jobs in Ghana

Trademark Africa Programme Manager, Trade Facilitation Jobs in Ghana

The Programme Manager, Trade Facilitation will support the Director of West Africa & AfCFTA and, Trade and Customs Director in coordinating the alignment of trade policy and facilitation practices and goals to TMA’s strategy and ensuring that trade facilitation is streamlined in all aspects of the relevant TMA’s projects and interventions in West Africa.

He/she will ensure the establishment of clear linkages of trade facilitation to organizational objectives at both the national and regional levels. The position will involve the provision of technical and operational support to border agencies in the implementation of trade facilitation initiatives such as, but not limited to Integrated Border Management (IBM), Authorised Economic Operators Schemes (AEOs), Authorised Supply Chains (ASC), Trade Procedures Re-

engineering, Training, and Capacity Building, among other instruments under the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Safe Standards Framework. S/he will support the Director in formulation, review, and implementation of trade policy instruments including trade barriers, trade remedies and tariffs frameworks.

Other aspects of the position will involve leading and coordinating TMA’s implementation of trade facilitation and customs arrangements emerging from trade agreements such as the World Trade Organisation Trade Facilitation Agreement (WTO TFA), AfCFTA, and WCO, among others.

Academic qualifications, technical knowledge and experience

A postgraduate or undergraduate degree in Economics, Development Studies, International Trade, or related field. A master’s degree in a related field and qualifications in project planning and management will be an added advantage.

Undergraduate degree holders will be required to have at least 10 years of relevant working experience, while postgraduate degree holders will be required to have at least

8 years of relevant working experience.

Minimum of three years of management experience is mandatory.

Practical knowledge of the trade and development needs of developing countries and a good understanding of trade facilitation context at regional and continental level.

Experience in working with private sector and civil society to deliver trade capacity support and to support trade related advocacy.

Experience in project and financial management including assessment and evaluation in East Africa.

Good understanding of the national and regional socio-political and economic contexts in East Africa.

Good understanding of national governance issues and strong familiarity with national stakeholders

Experience in managing multiple projects, demonstrated organisational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent influencing, networking, and relationship building.

Ability to work within and communicate effectively within a matrix structure and between regional and technical teams.

Excellent communication and written and spoken English.

Ability to prioritise and produce work of a consistently high standard.

Comfortable working under pressure and within tight deadlines with ability to multi-task.

Experience with gender and social inclusion in programming a strong advantage.

How to Apply

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