Senior economic policy expert , Kenya

Chemonics seeks a senior economic policy expert for the anticipated USAID East Africa U.S. Trade and Investment Center Program. The program aims to increase economic growth, resilience, and integration by promoting an enabling environment for trade and investment both 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:

• Lead the program's policy for its regional integration, trade, and investment component
• Support the East African Community to improve the competitiveness and policy environment for trade, agriculture, and investment
• Interact with numerous public and private sector partners and stakeholders across the East African Community

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in economics, public policy, international trade, or related area required; Ph.D. degree strongly preferred
• Minimum 15 years (10 years with Ph.D.) of relevant experience, including five regarding developing countries, preferably in Africa
• Minimum five years of experience analyzing, tracking, and working to improve trade policy and global competitiveness in developing countries, preferably in Africa
• Minimum three years of experience managing and coordinating policy improvement activities strongly preferred
• Experience serving in an advisory capacity to high-level government officials on trade policy and global competitiveness issues strongly preferred 
• Ability and experience with cost-​benefit analysis and general equilibrium analysis
• 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, including regression analysis and general equilibrium models
• 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 "Senior economic policy expert - 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.

 

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