Responsibilities

The incumbent:

• Supports the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (GATF) initiative to provide professional advisory services to Ghana Customs to implement the WTO FRA within the framework of the GIZ-GATF project and to cooperate with a brand range of target groups
• Supports the GIZ-GATF programme in
• Is responsible for innovation and knowledge management as well as the transmission of innovation to a wide range of persons and
• Integrates results and experiences into team efforts and into all relevant groups
• Is responsible for maintaining a good flow of communication and information between all involved institutions and counterparts and GIZ

Tasks

Professional Advising and Consulting

The incumbent:

• Participates in identifying needs for external support and advice, elaborates on policy recommendations and develops strategic approaches
• Supervises development and implementation of plans and activities in close coordination with the projects
• Contributes to preparation and implementation of the consultation process, the project's activities and efforts

Knowledge Management

The incumbent

• Compiles information about trade and customs regulations and activities in the ECOWAS and ensures knowledge transfer
• Develops ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals and procedures
• Draws up reports and presentation documents

Other Duties / Additional Tasks

The incumbent

• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

Qualification Required & Experience

• University degree in trade, economics, logistics or a subject related to customs administration

Professional experience

• At least 5 years professional experience in a comparable position in the area of customs / trade / trade facilitation
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in economic policies and regulations, as well as implementation of trade projects
• Working experience with customs administration or Ministry of trade is required
• Working experience of demonstrated cooperation experience with the private sector on customs and trade facilitation issues would be an asset

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Strong managerial and organization competence
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Willingness to up-skill as required by the tasks to be performed

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae and a half to one page letter addressing the applicant's motivation by email to:

hr-ghana@giz.de

Closing Date: 29 January, 2018

Kindly, note that only shortlisted applicants would be contacted.