Global Communities Trade Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya (formerly CHF International)

Job Title: Trade Manager
 

Department: Programs
 

Reports To: Deputy Chief of Party
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Job Summary: Global Communities (formerly CHF International) is an international development organization whose mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions. 

Global Communities is seeking local candidates for the five-year Agribusiness Investment for Market Stimulation (AIMS) program to bolster trade by increasing access to financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in agribusiness in Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi. The anticipated start date for the positions would be in January 2015

The Trade Manager will supervise a team of mobile Trade Specialists and will oversee efforts to improve access to market information systems, as well as the quality of available systems, and will also manage activities to facilitate market linkages and build capacity of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. 

The Trade Manager will provide assistance and expertise in the areas of trade facilitation, logistics, trade policy, and implementation of international and regional trade agreements, competition policy, and other general trade issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Trade Manager will manage the operational and technical management of all trade related activities throughout the Agribusiness Investment for Market Stimulation (AIMS) program in all three countries
• Lead the design and implementation of all bank capacity building programs to include training Trade Specialists
• Supervise up to 6 Trade Specialists and Trade Officers across three countries
• Participate in value chain mapping and facilitate market information analysis
• Contribute to the identification and development of trainings for agribusiness small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation and reporting of project activities
• Help ensure quality performance of technical efforts and field activities by coordinating programmatic reporting, quality of data management and information
• Conduct regular visits to worksites to monitor the development and implementation
• Support the documentation of program learning throughout the life of the program
• Manage program databases and run regular reports to monitor progress including Program Tracker.
• Adhere to and incorporate into day-to-day operations in the Global Communities Kenya office Standards of Professionalism
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all privileged information regarding both human resources and fiscal matters
• Assist with any other duties as required by Supervisor

The duties listed above are not inclusive of all the duties of the position at Global Communities International.

Global Communities reserves the right to change and update position descriptions at any time.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced degree (preferred) in international trade, international business or other related disciplines. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a field related to international trade in Africa preferred.

Skills and Experience

• At least 5 years of technical experience working with international trade, preferably in the fields of agricultural trade and investment, at least 5 years of which have been in developing countries (East Africa preferred)
• Demonstrated success in creating and implementing innovative solutions, and achieving measureable results in the areas of policy reform, advocacy, and policy analysis, training and capacity building of government.
• Demonstrated experience using market facilitation principles
• Strong computer skills and a working knowledge of statistical software
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with professional contacts
• Demonstrate flexibility, cultural sensitivity when working with NGO partners, and the ability to adapt Global Communities policies and procedures to the local context
• A person of known integrity
• Demonstrate the ability to work constructively in a team
• Ability to negotiate solutions to problems
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills
• Ability to interact clearly and effectively with donors and other organizations

Language Skills

• Excellent command of English language including written and spoken English
• Effective use of written and spoken Kiswahili

Working Conditions

• Based in the Nairobi office; travel outside of Nairobi as required to perform duties; E. Africa travel will also be required
• Able to sit at a computer and operate a keyboard, for extended periods of time

 The anticipated start date for the positions would be in January 2015.

How to Apply
Applicants are to submit their application letters with detailed CV to vacancies@chfkenya.org with the Title of the Position being applied for addressed to:

The Country Director,
P. O. Box 1661 00606 Sarit Centre, 
Nairobi, Kenya

Apply by Monday, 15 December 2014.

Only short listed firms/candidates will be contacted. 

CHF is an equal opportunity employer.