Research Manager JobVacancy

Exciting Career Opportunities in
Trade & Regional Development
Growing Prosperity Through Trade
TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is
funded by a range of development
agencies with the aim of growing
prosperity in East Africa through
trade.
We believe that enhanced trade
contributes to economic growth, a
reduction in poverty and
subsequently increased prosperity.
TMEA works closely with East African
Community (EAC) institutions,
national governments, the private
sector and civil society organisations
to increase trade by unlocking
economic potential through:
Increased market
access;
Enhanced trade
environment; and
Increased product
competitiveness.
TMEA has its headquarters in
Nairobi with branches in Arusha,
Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Juba,
Kampala and Kigali.
TMEA is seeking to recruit high
calibre, results-oriented and self-
driven experienced professional to
join our team in the position below.
Manager, Research
The Manager, Research will work
closely with the Research Director
and other members of the Strategy
and Results (START) team to
manage TMEA’s research
programme, undertake research
and provide analysis to support,
develop and maintain a results and
learning focus within TMEA and
partners.
S/he will be responsible for
managing and undertaking key
research relating to trade facilitation
and logistics within East Africa, and
assisting other team members to
undertake qualitative and
quantitative data collection and
analysis to support successful
project implementation within TMEA.
This will include reviewing,
understanding and interpreting
internal and external data to enable
TMEA to highlight and respond to
emerging opportunities and
challenges, as well as TMEA’s overall
strategy.
The ideal candidate will possess a
first degree in Economics, Statistics,
International Trade, Trade Policy,
Development Studies or other
relevant discipline.
A research-based Master’s degree or
professional and qualifications in a
relevant field will be an added
advantage.
S/he will have a minimum of five (5)
years’ experience in managing and
undertaking quality and timely
research to support project and
programme implementation.
Proven experience in methods such
as cost-benefit analysis, developing
modelling tools to estimate
projections and analysing data to
generate information relevant for
programme teams is essential for
this role.
Application Details
This post requires a candidate with
strong organisational and
interpersonal skills with the ability to
prioritise, multitask and work under
pressure amidst competing
demands.
The position is available on initial 2-
year contract with attractive salary
and benefits package, and will be
based in any of the TMEA Country
Offices with regular travel around
East Africa.
Please send us an extract of your
published research work (not more
than 5 pages), your cover letter and
detailed CV, including your
qualifications, experience, present
position and current remuneration.
Your application should also include
names and addresses of three
referees, a working e-mail address
and daytime telephone contacts.
The forwarding e-mail and cover
letter must clearly indicate the
position title on the subject line.
Detailed job profile for this post can
be accessed on
www.trademarkea.com
Send your application to
recruitment@trademarkea.com by
Wednesday 18 September 2013 by
5.00 pm East African time.
Interviews will be conducted in
early/mid-October 2013 in Nairobi,
Kenya.
Applications received after the
deadline time and date will not be
accepted.
We reserve the right to accept or
reject any application.
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
TradeMark East Africa is an equal
opportunity employer and is
committed to open and transparent
recruitment processes.
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