TRADE FACILITATION PROGRAMME TEAM LEADER

JOB TITLE

TRADE FACILITATION PROGRAMME TEAM LEADER

NATURE OF JOB

FULL TIME

INDUSTRY

IT

SALARY

ATTRACTIVE

JOB LOCATION

SOUTH AFRICA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Programme Management

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• Lead the overall planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the trade facilitation programme.
  
• Provide strategic direction to ensure alignment with national, regional, and international trade objectives.
  
• Manage programme resources, budgets, work plans, and performance frameworks.
  
• Oversee risk management and ensure programme compliance with internal policies and donor requirements.
  

Technical Oversight

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• Guide the identification, analysis, and removal of NTBs affecting cross-border trade.
  
• Support development and implementation of trade facilitation reforms and policy recommendations.
  
• Lead technical assessments, research, and analysis related to trade policy, customs procedures, and cross-border regulatory frameworks.
  
• Promote adoption of digital and innovative solutions to streamline trade processes.
  

Stakeholder Engagement

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• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, regional economic communities, private sector stakeholders, and development partners.
  
• Facilitate coordination platforms, dialogue sessions, and capacity-building initiatives on trade facilitation.
  
• Represent the programme in high-level meetings, conferences, and policy discussions.
  

Capacity Strengthening

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• Oversee development and delivery of training, technical assistance, and institutional strengthening activities.
  
• Support partner institutions in improving operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and trade facilitation systems.
  

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

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• Ensure robust monitoring and evaluation of programme outcomes and impacts.
  
• Prepare high-quality progress reports, policy briefs, and knowledge products.
  
• Document best practices and lessons learned to inform future programming.
  

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

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• MBA in Development Studies, Economics, Computer Science, International Trade, or a closely related field.
  
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in trade facilitation, economic development, customs reform, or international trade.
  
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-country or large-scale development programmes.
  
• Strong understanding of cross-border trade systems, NTBs, regional integration, and trade policy frameworks (especially within Africa).
  
• Proven track record working with governments, private sector, and regional bodies.
  
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
  

HOW TO APPLY

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• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on jobs@britesmanagement.com
  
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.