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Investment Trade and Marketing Expert

Ministry of Trade & Industry

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Marketing Management

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15 years

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2020-02-19

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2020-02-21

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Job Description

Job Summary:

 The Investment, Trade and Marketing Expert is responsible for promoting investment and trade competitiveness throughout the leather value chain enhanced at national and global at regional and continental levels.

Specific Functions and Responsibilities

  •  Identify Trade Support Institutions (TSIs), supply studies of African Countries and definition of a Country Product Matrix;
  • Create awareness to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in selected COMESA countries of the overseas markets demand and access in preparation of business missions with TSIs;
  • Carry out researches on leather and leather products for the development of the sector
  • Compilations of compiling and distribution of financial and statistical information to Member countries
  • Promote cordial relations between the Institute and international partner institutions
  • Work with creative teams to come up with branding ideas, advertising copy, graphic designs, and promotional materials
  • Assist Member countries in adopting brand marketing guidelines throughout each leather product to create a cohesive feel to each campaign
  • Assess TSIs supply/demand surveys (incl. Company profiles);
  • Organize Cross-National awareness creation workshops to SMEs;
  • Facilitate ALLPI selected SMEs and relevant stakeholders participation in inter and intra- regional, and international trade fairs;
  • Having these negotiations of strategic alliances between local and foreign
  • Promote strengthen Regional and conintnetal Associations for Leather Industries in order to play a vital role in the internationalization and upgrading of the industry;
  • Supply linkages through sub-contractors for international bodies;
  • Perform such other duties as the need arises and/or as directed.

Job Requirement

Professional Experience

  • At least 15 years of related experiences out of which 5 years or above in leading teams in leather sector for MSc and MA in such areas as Economics or Management Science related to Policy and Marketing orientation – with exposure to the leather sector
  • Excellent experiences in facilitating trainings develop relevant training materials and contribute to knowledge and skill
  • Contributes regional experience in dealing with leather sector issues shall be an added

Qualification:Minimum of M.Sc or MA in Economics and/or Marketing or in other appropriate social sciences from a recognized University

Technical Skills

  •  Strong background in the leather sector across the value chain
  • Analytical skills to forecast and identify trends and challenges
  • Good report writing and public relations knowhow and skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Proven track record in working with public and private communities and ability to withstand pressure
  • Proficiency in speaking and writing English
  • Good working skills in computer application
  • Knowledge of French and/or Arabic language(s) shall be an added advantage
  • Ability to make logical and timely decisions
  • Time management and ability to cary out tasks with either or no suprvision

Duration and Location

 Investment, Trade and Marketing Expert will serve for a term of four years and will be eligible for re appointment for a further period of four years. He/ She will be based at ALLPI head quartere in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Eligibility for Application

Only Nationals of ALLPI Member States: Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe are eligible to apply and the applicants should be equal or less than 56 years old.

How to Apply

Interested applicant should submit their application letter explaining their qualifications and experience relating to the job description, CV, Non-returnable copies of credentials documents within 5 (five) days from the date of this vacancy announcement to former Ministry of Industry Human Resource Management & Development Directorate office 1st 3rd floor room No 17 or Ministry of Trade and Industry HRMD

P.O.Box: 6945,

Address

  • Ministry of Trade and Industry placed around Aret Killo road, 200m far from Tourist Hotel.

 Tel: 0115156682

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