Please send your CV and letter of interest to the email address tca_recruitment@dai.com with the vacancy title “International Maritime Transport Expert” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is 12 September 2024. Only applications sent by email will be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Background
DAI has been awarded a contract by USAID to implement the five-year Trade Central Asia activity. The goal of USAID’s Trade Central Asia activity is to improve region-wide trade connectivity and harmonization to accelerate economic growth and increase economic opportunity in Central Asia through harmonization of customs and border procedures, increasing public-private dialogue on cross-border trade and investment and improving cross-border firm-to-firm connectivity; addressing gender-relevant trade issues. The is implemented in the five Central Asian countries, including Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.
On the Caspian coast of Kazakhstan, there are two major seaports – Aktau and Kuryk. The seaport of Aktau is the key transshipment point for the Trans-Caspian corridor and is owned by the Government of Kazakhstan. As of 2022, the seaport’s carrying capacity is estimated to be 17.7 million tons, with a possible expansion to 20.5 million tons a year. The infrastructure was last updated in 2015 and includes a ferry complex, tanker berths, a grain terminal, a cargo terminal, and loading/unloading facilities. The Kuryk seaport’s capacity is 6 million tons, possibly expanding to 10 million tons per year. The key investor, “Semurg Invest,” plans to develop the area within the Kuryk seaport and construct a grain terminal, dry cargo, and universal and liquid cargo terminals.
TCA intends to engage an International Maritime Transport Expert (Team Leader)
The expert shall have extensive knowledge and experience in maritime transport and logistics, in particular, implementation of the Maritime Single Window systems in accordance with the FAL’s requirements. As an international expert, he/she will coordinate overall efforts, including managing the deliverables of the Local Process Reengineering / Logistics Expert, ensuring that the methodological approach of the task remains focused on its objectives and that ideas from various fields are brought together in a cohesive manner. With the goal to enhance Kazakhstan’s maritime transport system and, consequently, trade flow through the Caspian Sea, the expert is expected to apply the international best practices and a balanced approach tailored to local conditions. An International Maritime Transport Expert is anticipated to travel to Kazakhstan up to three times upon agreement with the beneficiary.
Objective of the Role
The objective of the activity is to assist the GoK in implementing best practices in the maritime transportation area and making recommendations for improving the legal environment, digitalization, and development of the Maritime Single Window to reduce trade barriers and increase trade along the Trans-Caspian Corridor.
Tasks
General methodological approaches to the assignment should include:
Qualification Requirements:
