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Market Information Systems (MIS) Director, West Africa

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We are currently seeking a Market Information Systems (MIS) Director for the for the Trade Hub and African Partners Network project in West Africa. The project will work toward the advancement of the regional integration agenda, particularly working with the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS). The MIS Director will contribute to program goals of improving trade facilitation in transit and customs; assisting with regional agricultural standards; working with regional competitiveness in staple crops; compliance with regional agricultural standards; increased use in financial products and services; increasing trade and competitiveness in select regional value chains, reducing barriers to regional and international trade and increasing trade between the U.S. and Western Africa. The position is subject to contract award.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Trade Hub Network’s MIS program
  • Develop a rigorous monitoring system of MIS to measure benefits to targeted users
  • Conduct a reassessment of USAID/West Africa’s support for MIS and propose interventions for promoting regional trade and agricultural investments
  • Undertake a market analysis of public and privately supplied MIS
  • Conduct a market demand analysis for targeted value chain participants on uses and potential uses of MIS
  • Work with technical experts to present options for improving the existing network of public and private MIS within West Africa
  • Lead the MIS technical approach across multiple countries
  • Contribute to annual work planning
  • Establish and maintain a productive relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs and community groups for smooth implementation
  • Work collaboratively with other project team members to ensure necessary program planning, development, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant area, such as business or computer science. Post-graduate degree preferred.
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience in designing and implementing MIS programs for social development programs.
  • Significant experience designing and developing technology solutions to increase the impact of international development projects.
  • Demonstrated project work experience with open source technology.
  • Experience designing and managing web-based, database and mobile phone applications
  • Demonstrated experience leading large MIS initiatives funded by international donor organizations preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills.
  • Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
  • Strong oral and written skills in English and French required.

Contact Details

Contact:
ACDI/VOCA International Recruitment
Telephone:
202-000-0000
Email:
joinus@acdivoca.org
Application Instructions
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556D361D43515B7E59192F775618680662774B. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

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