Saturday, July 20, 2013

DAI New Five Year Donor Funded Project Senior-Level Kenyan Experts Job Vacancies


Call for Applications
DAI, a global development consulting firm based in the United States, seeks applications from senior-level experts for an anticipated five-year, trade facilitation project for East Africa.  The anticipated project is expected to increase regional trade, international competitiveness, and food security in the East Africa region. Anticipated project activities include efforts to support national and regional bodies to facilitate intra-regional trade and economic integration, facilitate improved private sector competitiveness in key value chains, and expand trade through utilization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Positions on the project are expected to be based in Kenya, with significant travel throughout the East Africa region and internationally.

DAI is seeking candidates with technical expertise in the following areas:

Regional trade policy and economic integrationRegional trade association capacity buildingExport-oriented value chain development and competitivenessAGOA-focused market linkages facilitationFinancial services and product design for trade facilitationRegional staple food and textile value chain facilitationMarket information systems developmentManagement of donor-funded grants programsAdvanced degree in economics, international trade or development, business administration, finance, agricultural development, or other relevant field;10+ years of experience in private sector development, trade facilitation, value chain development, or trade finance in the East Africa region;Experience on a international donor-funded trade or private sector development project is strongly preferred;Excellent verbal and written communications skills; andFluency in English is required.Interested candidates should e-mail their CV to EastAfricaTrade@dai.com by August 10th, 2013, indicating expertise in the subject line. Related Posts Widget for Blogger
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