Senior trade promotion expert

Chemonics seeks a senior trade promotion 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 will be based 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 export and trade promotion (AGOA) component
• Educate private sector groups and associations, government export promotion agencies, and other stakeholders about AGOA opportunities
• Develop and update national AGOA export strategies

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or equivalent in international trade, economics, public policy, business administration, or related area strongly preferred
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including five years in developing countries, preferably in East Africa
• Minimum five years of experience managing and coordinating promotion activities strongly preferred
• Experience assisting developing countries supporting developing country firms export, particularly under preferential trade agreements such as AGO strongly preferred
• Experience serving in an advisory capacity to high-level government officials on achieving global competitiveness strongly preferred
• 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 to  EastAfricaTrade@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 trade promotion 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.

 

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.​​​