Trade Policy Analyst Job in Kenya
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EAGC Careers 2014
Vacancy: Trade Policy Analyst
The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) is a membership-based organization registered in Kenya with country offices in Uganda and Tanzania.
Our members are key stakeholders and players in the grain value chain including cereal growers, millers and processors drawn from within Eastern Africa Region.
Our core mandate is to develop and promote orderly structured marketing systems and provide market information for grains so as to reduce transaction costs and eliminate barriers’ to regional trade
Reporting to the Regional Programs Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others:
Developing policy agenda in consultation with stakeholders to bring out key policy issues.
Conducting policy monitoring, research and impact analysis.
Preparation of policy briefs and position papers for policy advocacy and dialogues.
Communication and representing EAGC in various forums.
Developing partnerships with other organizations in policy advocacy.
Liaising and coordinating with other secretariat team members on policy matters and for input into the policy advocacy agenda.Qualification, Skills and Experience:
University degree preferably in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics or related field.
5 years relevant experience in industry association, research academia or agribusiness.
Masters degree will be an added advantage.
Excellent intellectual rigor and an interest in developing strong researched briefs.
Be able to demonstrate high quality written and oral communication skills.
Have experience of dealing with high profile stakeholders.
Proactive and self-motivated individual capable of engaging persuasively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Exceptional communications and presentation skills, both written and oral.
Experience of writing briefing papers and reports on complex issues.
Capacity to manage several tasks simultaneously, be flexible and be willing to assume a range of unanticipated assignments.If your background and competence match the above specifications, please send your application demonstrating how your experience matches our requirements.
It should include an updated C.V., your current remuneration package, valid email address, daytime contact number and full contact details of 3 referees including day time telephone number to: hr@eagc.org copied to dkiai@eagc.org by 3rd October 2014.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
