Purpose of Position
The Component 4 Lead will lead implementation of all activities aimed at achieving Component 4 goals including improved capacity of regional stakeholders to develop an open, trade-friendly and resilient agricultural policy environment.
Duration: 4-5 years
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Provide technical and managerial support to develop and implement innovative strategies to promote adoption and strengthen implementation of trade supportive policies in the region.
- Support efforts toward harmonization of agricultural policies across East Africa region.
- Coordinate with private sector alliances and other stakeholders, as well as regional policymaking bodies to ensure that regional policy initiatives are aligned with the needs of the private sector.
- Address technical barriers to trade across East Africa region, encouraging the adoption of common industry standards, to improve trade facilitation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher in economics, international trade public policy, or a related area.
- At least fifteen years (ten years with Ph.D.) of relevant experience, five of which should be in or on developing countries, preferably in East Africa.
- Strongly preferred at least three years of experience managing and coordinating policy improvement activities.
- Strongly preferred experience serving in an advisory capacity to high-level government officials or regional trade bodies such as EAC and COMESA on trade and agricultural policies.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with institutional and private sector partners and stakeholders in a multi-country setting.
- Fluent in English, with excellent writing and communication skills. Fluency in one or more East African language is desirable.
- Experience across East Africa strongly preferred. Preference will be given to local East Africa country candidates.
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