TMEA consultancy and tender opportunities.

Please visit our procurement section to view a listing of these opportunities and application guidelines.

Title:	Executive Officer - Chief Executive's Office
Summary:	The jobholder is responsible for the coordination of activities (operations and planning) and ensuring timely flow of information to and from the executive offices. This will include management of the offices, coordinating work schedules, diary management and generally ensuring that the day runs smoothly and deadlines are adhered to. S/he must be exceedingly well organised, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting extremely busy senior level executives. The job holder handles details of a highly confidential and critical nature, and must function efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced professional environment. S/he will have a proven ability to independently manage multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines, screen and prioritise communications and opportunities from external and internal sources, and organise and maintain administrative processes.
Deadline:	9 March 2012
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Title:	Executive Officer - Corporate Services
Summary:	The jobholder is responsible for the coordination of various activities (operations and planning) in order to contribute to the achievement of an effective and responsive Corporate Services department. This will include supporting the delivery of the Corporate Services team's objectives through providing administrative and operational support to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer- Corporate Services (DCEO-CS), Communications Director, Administration Officer and other unit heads within Corporate Services. S/he must be exceedingly well organised, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting several busy senior level executives and units. The job holder will have a proven ability to independently manage multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines, screen and prioritise communications and opportunities from external and internal sources, and organise and maintain administrative processes.
Deadline:	9 March 2012
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Title:	KNOWLEDGE AND RESULTS PROGRAMME MANAGER
Summary:	The Knowledge and Results Programme Manager will be responsible for assisting TMEA develop and maintain a strong results and learning focus. Working with project teams, s/he will assist them to clarify outcomes, develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans and develop their monitoring and evaluation capacity. A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as evaluation, social science, or economics, preferably with a strong research component and specific training in monitoring and evaluation are vital for this position. The individual will have at least five years experience in managing monitoring and evaluation systems and teams on large development programmes and sound knowledge of different monitoring and evaluation approaches and methods. The candidate must have proven experience in developing clear outcomes, indicators and measurement plans and in developing and using evaluation tools such as questionnaires, interview guides and assessment rubrics. In addition to proven ability to work as a change agent within a programme, experience in and ability to identify and implement innovative solutions to overcome resistance to monitoring, evaluation and learning is critical.
Deadline:	16 March 2012
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Title:	MANAGER, PORTS PROJECTS
Summary:	The Manager, Ports Projects will support the Infrastructure Director in managing TMEA's work programme with Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). This will include working with the Director to draft and update TMEA's work programme with KPA and other key stakeholders, including Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), shippers and labour groups among others. S/he will work with port authorities and TMEA procurement to engage consultants and will be responsible for managing the consultants and reviewing their outputs. In addition, the job holder will be expected to assist in negotiations with private developers/operators for port facilities. The successful candidate will possess an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Economics, Maritime Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance, Engineering or a related field. A relevant Masters degree or other professional qualification will be an added advantage. The candidate will have at least five years work experience in maritime transport, transport logistics, engineering or a related field. Significant experience with one or more major seaports is essential for this role.
Deadline:	16 March 2012
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Title:	SENIOR DIRECTOR, ARUSHA PROGRAMME
Summary:	The Senior Director, Arusha Programme will lead and oversee TMEA's support to the TMEA Arusha programme and manage the relationships and synergies of TMEA country and regional portfolios with the EAC Secretariat and other EAC organs. Working closely with TMEA's Chief Executive Officer, the role is primarily strategic, diplomatic and representational, to ensure that TMEA's strategy and multi-year programme meets the needs of the EAC in Arusha, and is based on close, collaborative partnerships between TMEA and EAC organs. The ideal candidate will posses a Masters degree preferably in Economics, Development Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance or Management. Knowledge of regional integration, trade facilitation and trade issues and a deep working understanding of the EAC and its organs, processes and procedures, or similar experience with other regional economic communities are essential for this position. We are looking for at least seven years experience (five in Southern and East African countries) in leading and managing economic development programmes, preferably in regional integration, trade facilitation, trade and investment climate reform, transport sector development, and/or institutional reform for development partners.
Deadline:	16 March 2012
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Send your applications to recruitment@trademarkea.com by 5.00 pm East African Time, on the deadline date.