Chemonics International, a U.S. based international development consulting firm, is seeking mid and senior level technical experts for an anticipated USAID-funded project.

The project is expected to increase international competitiveness, intra-region trade, and food security in the Western African region by assisting government, the private sector, and civil society organizations to realize the advantages of greater regional and global trade linkages and export-oriented business development. This advertisement is for positions to be based in Accra, Ghana with extensive travel throughout West Africa.

Chemonics is currently looking for qualified individuals in the following areas of expertise:

•  Trade capacity building & management
•  Trade policy & regional integration
•  Regional trade association building
•  Export business development
•  Transit & customs facilitation
•  Transport policy
•  Customs and border experts
•  Trade Finance & Investment

Qualification Required & Experience

•  An advanced degree in economics, international trade, business administration, agriculture or related field
•  Minimum of 8 years experience in area of expertise
•  Extensive experience working in Africa, particularly in Ghana
•  Proven ability to work collaboratively with government officials, international donors and private sector stakeholders
•  Excellent written and oral communications skills
•  Fluency in written and spoken English required, fluency in French preferred.

How To Apply For The Job

Please email your CV, cover letter, and phone contact information to:-

wathafricanpartnersrecruit@gmail.com  

Closing Date: 13 September, 2012

indicating your area of expertise in the subject line.