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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.