Senior Technical Lead - Regional Integration (IICA-3)

Overview

Provide technical expertise and coordination for the coherent and effective implementation of the ATCMA COMESA programme, aiming to increase intra-African trade and trade between Africa and the European Union.

Tasks Summary

• Develops, implements and evaluates the ATCMA COMESA programme and assigns projects.
• Ensures coordination and sequencing among programme activities across different programme Outputs.
• Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client.
• Liaises and engages with relevant stakeholders in the region.
• Researches, analyses and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Informs and coordinates trade policy and trade facilitation reforms and development.
• Organizes and prepares written outputs.
• Provides substantive technical backstopping to consultative and other meetings.
• Initiates and coordinates technical outreach activities.
• Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions.
• Supports activities related to budget funding.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights.
• Performs other duties as required.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of seven years (nine with a first level degree) of progressively responsible experience in technical advisory roles, project or programme management, administration, or related area is required. Experience in supporting and coordinating technical components of regional trade programmes, with a focus on market access barriers, non-tariff measures, trade facilitation, and policy reforms is desirable. Experience working with development partners in Africa, especially the COMESA region, is desirable. Experience working with public/governmental and private sector institutions and officials in COMESA member states is desirable. Experience with programmes funded by the EU is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field such as development, international relations, international trade, or international trade law. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English, (both oral and written) is required; Knowledge of French is required.

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Contract Duration: One year, with possible extension

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