Mid-level trade advisor , Kenya

Chemonics seeks a mid-level trade advisor for the anticipated USAID East Africa U.S. Trade and Investment Center Program. The program will aim to increase economic growth, resilience, and integration by promoting an enabling environment for trade and investment intra-regionally and internationally between East Africa and the United States. This position is located in Kenya. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the development of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) export strategies
• Working with and strengthening export promotion agencies
• Raising awareness among targeted groups about AGOA opportunities
• Facilitating business and market linkages through trade shows and other events

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or equivalent in international trade, economics, public policy, business administration, or related field strongly preferred
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with trade promotion and market linkages, five of which should be in developing countries, preferably in Africa
• Experience educating export promotion agencies, business associations, and firms on preferential trading arrangements, such as the AGOA, as to objectives, provisions, procedures, and eligibility requirements
• Experience expanding awareness of the benefits, provisions, and procedures of regional trade agreements to private sector organizations and government officials
• Ability to increase awareness within the private sector of trade opportunities under AGOA
• Experience helping developing country firms meet the requirements for exporting goods to the United States
• Ability to work collaboratively with institutional and private sector partners and stakeholders in a multi-country setting
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to use the latest ICT technology and computer software programs
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluent English required

Application Instructions: 

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references toEastAfricaTrade@chemonics.com by December 1, 2013. Please note the position title in the subject of the email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 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 "Trade advisor - East Africa Trade" 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.