Trade facilitation advisor Afghanistan

Chemonics seeks a long-term trade facilitation advisor for the USAID-funded Trade and Accession Facilitation for Afghanistan II project, based in Kabul. The project aims to improve the trade environment for Afghanistan, increasing investment, exports, and market-based employment opportunities. It is assisting the Afghan government and private sector to facilitate greater regional and global trade links and economic integration through trade policy liberalization, customs reform, trade facilitation, and public outreach on trade-related issues. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include: increase the management capacity of private sector production and marketing enterprises; and improve​ c​oordination and collaboration of private sector engagement throughout Afghanistan and the Central Asian region.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant technical field required
  
• Minimum 15 years of experience in trade or economic development, with increasing senior- level work experience and supervisory responsibility
  
• Experience in Afghanistan and Central Asian Republics preferred
  
• Ability to negotiate activity interests with a range of stakeholders, from high-level officials to private sector leaders and business associations
  
• Ability to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team under challenging circumstances to achieve results
  
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  
• Fluency in English required; Dari or Pashto preferred
  

Application Instructions:

Please send electronic submissions to tafarecruit@chemonics.com​ by September 15, 2012. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "TAFA II - Trade facilitation advisor" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

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