Liberalized trade regime manager , Afghanistan

Chemonics seeks a liberalized trade regime manager for an anticipated four-year, USAID-funded project in Afghanistan under the Public Financial Management indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract. The project will support trade agreements, World Trade Organization (WTO) accession, and rules compliance; organization of regional trade fairs and private sector matchmaking events; and capacity building for the implementation of reforms in customs, as well as value-added tax in Afghanistan. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.​

Responsibilities include: 

• Supervise and provide technical guidance to the project's trade regime support staff
• Lead implementation of liberalized trade regime component work plan activities, which will focus on assisting the Afghan government in achieving WTO accession and adopting a liberal trade regime
• Lead project management planning, other project deliverables, and reporting to the client for the liberalized trade regime component
• Provide technical assistance and build capacity of Afghan government staff in understanding and developing legal and regulatory reforms required to comply with WTO rules, as well as passing and implementing needed laws and policies
• Participate in key program planning and management activities and assist the chief of party in the implementation of the annual work plans

Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in economics, trade or business law, trade policy, or a related field preferred 
• Minimum 10 years of experience with a doctoral degree, 12 years of experience with a master's or JD degree, or 15 years of experience with a bachelor's degree
• Experience in post-​conflict or transitional countries
• Experience managing a large staff in a complex environment
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing  
• Qualified Afghan nationals are encouraged to apply
• English fluency required 

Application Instructions: 

Send electronic submissions to TAFARecruit@chemonics.com​ by April 19, 2013. Please submit a cover letter describing skills and interests and indicate liberalized trade regime manager - Afghanistan in the e-mail 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 "liberalized trade regime manager - TAFA" 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.

 

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.​