Regional TIDO Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Regional TIDO Coordinator
GRADESALARY:Professional
Level Two (P2)USD 88,024 p.a- all inclusive
PROGRAMME
:Great Lakes Trade Facilitation and Integration Project (GLTFIP)
DUTY STATION:Gatumba (Bu

rundi)/Kavimvira (D. R. Congo) Border
CONTRACT DURATION:Two (2) years

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: :The Regional Trade Information Desk Officer Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

Take stock of existing Trade Information Desks (TIDs) on both sides of each GLTFIP target border, including current staff and related capacity, office equipment, and dissemination materials, and list gaps to be filled in each area;
In coordination with the Project Coordinator, proceed to the timely recruitment of qualified Trade Information Desk Officers (TIDOs) in each GLTFIP country, in the maximum number of two (2) per each side of each border post. In coordination with the Project Procurement Expert, and in accordance with the agreed-upon project procurement plan, proceed to the timely procurement of the necessary office equipment at each GLTFIP TID;
Lead on the organisation and delivery of training to all newly recruited TIDOs, including development of relevant training materials. Training should, among others, cover areas such as the STR (eligibility conditions, threshold and list of common goods), the COMESA Regulations on Minimum Standards of Treatment for Small-Scale Traders, customer care, conflict resolution and gender, as well as basic duty/documentary requirements applicable to small-scale traders;
In collaboration with the various TIDOs, liaise with competent border authorities (Customs, Immigration, Bureau of Standards etc.) in order to gather details of the various customs duties, Immigration, documentary and other requirements applicable to small-scale traders at each GLTFIP border;
Support the Project Coordinator in the development of dissemination materials on the STR and the COMESA Regulations on the Minimum Standards for the Treatment of Small-Scale Cross Border Traders as well as on Customs duty/Immigration/ documentary requirements applicable to small-scale traders, and lead on their dissemination at border-level in each of the GLTFIP target areas in coordination with the various TIDOs;
Gather regular statistics and trends on small-scale cross-border trade flows and on the STR at each of the GLTFIP borders, and lead on their dissemination at border-level in coordination with the Project Coordinator. Work with the local GRS ( all complait must be transmisted to the closest GRM in country;
Conduct regular field monitoring visits to each of the GLTFIP border areas, in order to supervise the work of the TIDOs and provide them with regular guidance and mentoring as appropriate;
Prepare and circulate regular reports on the TIDOs work and prevailing situation of small-scale trade at the project borders; and
Within a year propose an exist strategy. The TIDO coordinator will need to find a sustainable solution within eighteen (18) months.

EXPECTED OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES:

The post of Regional TIDO Coordinator is to ensure efficient coordination among all trade information desk officers of COMESA at the project borders in sharing of information on trading procedures, markets for cross border trade and consolidation of all monitoring reports from various border points highlighting achievements in the indicators of smooth STR implementation. Below are some the expected outputs/deliverables:

The TIDOs recruited and posted at the project borders;
Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reports on TIDOs activities at each of the project borders;
Training of the TIDOs in border procedures, gender and the COMESA Regulations on Minimum Standards for the Treatment of Small-Scale Cross Border Traders; and
Dissemination of information of the COMESA STR to stakeholders.

QUALIFICATION:

At least a Bachelor degree in Economics, International Relations, Business Administration, Law, or Social sciences.

A Master’s Degree in any of the fields stated for the Bachelor’s degree is an advantage.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

At least five (5) years’ professional experience working on issues related to any of the following: cross-border trade, project management, data collection and analysis, either in the private sector, Civil Society Organization, Government Institution or international organisations. Professional experience on gender & trade would be an advantage.
Proven field experience (at least 3 years) in managing and supervising field staff; field work and management experience in remote and border locations will be a strong advantage.
Strong knowledge of trade procedures and national/regional policies governing the trade in goods and movement of people across borders in the region.
Strong analytical and reporting skills.
Strong communications & diplomatic skills to enable effective communication with a wide range of parties from various cross-border stakeholders including government border officials and local authorities, CBTAs/cooperatives.
Experience in preparing and conducting meetings, workshops, seminars and campaigns with various stakeholders at grassroots level.

ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATION

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for selections and contracts funded by proceeds from a World Bank funded project. Only Citizens of a COMESA Member country are encouraged to apply.

FINAL DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS

Applications MUST be submitted electronically through email on the prescribed COMESA APPLICATION FORM which can be accessed at the following COMESA website: http://www.comesa.int/, Opportunities, COMESA Job Application Format.

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Application should reach the address below not later than Friday 4th November 2022 at 18:00 hours Lusaka Zambia time.

The Director of Human Resources and Administration

Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa

COMESA Centre

Ben Bella Road

P.O Box 30051

LUSAKA

Zambia

Email: recruitment@comesa.int