International Employment Opportunities

CARANA is seeking an experienced, dynamic and innovative Chief of Party for a pending USAID-funded trade facilitation project focused on the East and Central Africa region. The project will work towards increasing trade and competitiveness in select regional value chains, reducing barriers to regional and international trade and increasing trade between the U.S. and East and Central Africa.

Minimum Qualifications:
* A Master's degree or the equivalent in economics, business administration, international trade or one of the sector areas covered by this SOW strongly preferred;

* At least fifteen years of relevant experience, five of which should be in a developing country;

* At least eight years experience in managing and coordinating complex development programs, with a strong preference for experience managing regional programs;

* Experience as Chief of Party of a USAID program of equivalent size and scope strongly preferred;

* At least 5 years experience in trade promotion and trade policy analysis in the context of regional market development and integration agreements;

* Demonstrated experience assisting developing countries with multi-lateral trade negotiations and helping developing country firms take advantage of preferential trade agreements such as AGOA;

* Previous experience serving in an advisory capacity to high-level government officials on trade policy and global competitiveness issues;

* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with institutional and private sector partners and stakeholders in a multi-country setting;

* Excellent writing and presentation skills;

* Ability to utilize standard word processing and spreadsheet computer software packages; and

* Excellent English and working knowledge of French.

Interested and qualified candidates should send CV and Cover Letter to consultant-cop@carana.com with "COP-Kenya" in the subject line.

CARANA is an EOE. Only finalists will be contacted; no phone calls please.

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