Assistant Manager, Trade Facilitation at Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade)

Purpose for the Job

Oversee the functions of Human Resources, Trade Facilitation, Information Technology and Customer Service in the region (Mombasa). This will involve implementation of the Coordinated Border Management, National Single Window, Customs Connectivity, Ports Program, and the Customs Modernization programs, coordinating and ensuring customer service standards are always maintained as outlined on the institution’s service charter.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support operations of the Kenya Electronic Single Window system and all Partner Government Agencies systems that the system is integrated with in the region.
• Support Trade Facilitation programmes and initiatives in the region i.e. PreArrival Clearance program, Implementation of Mombasa Community Port Charter.
• Spearhead the Agency resource mobilization efforts in-line the resource mobilization policy in the region.
• Coordinate planning and implementation of the activities and operations of the region.
• Oversee and coordinate the development and monitoring of the annual operating and capital budgets for the region.
• Oversee and manage implementation various MOU/SLAs the Agency has signed with various entities including both government and the private sector.
• Assess the status and promote comprehensive cooperation and understanding among public sector (particularly Customs services and Ports Authority) and trading community and to provide expertise and recommendations as to how to adapt internationally acclaimed trade facilitation measures to local realities.
• Spearhead lobbying the trading community (public and private) across the supply chain with a view to strengthening capacity regarding measures to facilitate trade in the region.
• Coordinate preparation, management of budget estimates and expenditure for the region.
• Provide overall guidance on areas of Internal Trade in the region’s County governments, including engaging the respective County Executives with a view of identifying areas of cooperation.

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant experience in trade facilitation of not less than eight (8) years.
• Master’s Degree business field - Commerce, economics or in any businessrelated field from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business field - Commerce, economics or in any businessrelated field from a recognized institution.
• Be a member in good standing to a professional body.
• Management/Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Meets the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution.