KENTRADE Trade Facilitation Manager Job in Kenya

The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Finance which was established under Legal Notice No 6 of 2011. 

KENTRADE’s mandate is to implement, operationalise and manage the National Electronic Single Window System and Trade Facilitation.
 

KENTRADE wishes to engage suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution in the following positions:
 

Trade Facilitation Manager
 

Job Grade: KTNA 3
 

Accountable to: General Manager – Operations
 

Responsible for:  

• Assistant Manager – Business Development
• Assistant Manager – Business Process Re-Engineering

Purpose of the Job: To continuously analyze the current trade facilitation measures available for conducting trade within Kenya and the Region and make appropriate recommendations to reduce the impact of tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade. 

To engage and lobby the trade community in both the public and private sectors across the supply chain with a view to strengthening capacity as regards to measures to facilitate and ease trade in Kenya and the Region. 

To ensure the effective implementation of the National Electronic Single Window System (NESWS) as a Trade Facilitation Tool.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic vision and manage the Trade Facilitation Unit of the Agency.
• Prepare Strategic, Business and Performance Work Plans for the Trade Facilitation Unit
• Prepare the Annual Budget for the Trade Facilitation Unit.
• To work closely with relevant Stakeholders & other partners, representatives of business and trading community in Kenya and the region in order to identify and specify needs, strengths and weaknesses in the existing systems and procedures for facilitating trade;
• Provide trade facilitation measures in line with the mandate of KENTRADE (National Electronic Single Window System.)
• Conduct consultative workshops with relevant partners to strengthen capacity as regards to measures to facilitate and ease trade and cooperate with the trading community and business in general.
• Continuously analyze the Supply chain and recommend Trade facilitation Strategies required to improve trade processes.
• To assess the current status and promote comprehensive cooperation and understanding among public sector (particularly Customs services) and trading community;
• To provide expertise and recommendations as to how to adapt internationally acclaimed trade facilitation measures to local realities;
• Prepare an analysis of the implementation status of Trade Facilitation measures being implemented in each Partner Government Agency
• To identify institutional, legal and functional gaps which hinder the introduction of trade facilitation measures in the country.
• To contribute to the development of an action plan including critical steps on introduction of trade facilitation concepts and measures in Kenya and the Region;
• Kyoto Convention – interpretation of terminology and introduction into the national legislation, and/or in any other trade facilitation related area upon agreement with relevant agencies.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.

Qualifications& Experience

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Commerce, Finance, International Business, Statistics, Supply Chain, Marketing or related field from a recognized institution.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in Business Administration, International Trade, International Relations or related field from a recognized institution.
• Relevant Professional qualifications.
• Membership to a relevant professional Body
• At least 8 years relevant experience 4 of which must have been at a senior management level to prove technical qualifications and experience
• Experience in Sales & marketing or Supply Chain is desirable
• Experience in Business Development, cross border trade, and trade logistics is an added advantage

Essential knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of current issues concerning Trade Facilitation and Supply Chain Logistics in the East Africa Region
• Knowledge of current WTO issues related to trade facilitation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Personal Attributes

• Ability to negotiate activity interests with a range of stakeholders, from high-level officials to private sector leaders and business associations
• Ability to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team under challenging circumstances to achieve results
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Ability to work under pressure in a multicultural environment
• Excellent written and presentation communication skills

Qualified and Interested candidates are requested to submit their application, Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates & testimonials, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience. 

The position applied for should be indicated on the top of the envelope and applications addressed as detailed below to be sent by post, hand delivery or email so as to be received not later than 5.00pm on Wednesday, 17th April 2013.
 

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
1st Floor, Embankment Plaza
Longonot Rd - Upperhill
P.O. Box 36943-00200
Nairobi
 

Email: vacancies@kentrade.go.ke
 

KENTRADE is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted