Job Description
Project title:
SUPPORT TO THE DRAFTING OF THE ZIMBABWE NATIONAL TRADE POLICY
Position:
Expert 1 – Senior
Country:
Zimbabwe
Eligible nationalities:
All nationalities
Start of project:
27th September 2010
Assignment duration:
79 working days
Deadline:
7 September 2010
Objective of the project:
The overall objective of the technical assistance is to come up with a comprehensive National Trade Policy that captures and take into account the provisions of all the recent national, bilateral, regional and multilateral trade developments within WTO, EU-ESA EPA, COMESA and SADC in close consultation with all the public and private stakeholders and Non State Actors.
Qualifications required:
The expert should have at least the following qualifications:
- · At least a Master Degree in Economics, International Trade and International Trade Law. A PhD will be an added advantage.
- · At least 15 years experience in trade policy formulation and international trade negotiations.
- · The expert should have at least 15 years experience in drafting International Trade policies for developing countries like Zimbabwe. Broad Experience in ESA and ACP countries a must.
- · A thorough understanding of Trade Policy Analysis, including the process of evaluating strengths and weaknesses in trade policy, trade regulation and related matters at a national level
- · A thorough knowledge of the trade and trade-related issues facing developing countries as well as a thorough understanding of the international trade regime and rules-based multilateral trade system.
- · Demonstrated experience with prevailing trade and trade-related issues for Zimbabwe and at regional level: ESA (Eastern and Southern Africa) formed by the following countries, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- · Experience with tariffs and non-tariffs barriers
- · Experience in the field of standards and conformity assessment including legislative issues.
- · Extensive experience in the field of trade facilitation and customs issues.
- · Broad knowledge of WTO issues and some experience in the field of customs in Zimbabwe/ESA region.
- · English as native language.
Other information:
If you are interested in this position please send your CV in EU format under the heading “SUPPORT TO THE DRAFTING OF THE ZIMBABWE NATIONAL TRADE POLICY”
When sending your application please include an indication of your desired remuneration (day-rate). Please also make sure that you include one or more telephone numbers.
Only selected candidates will be contacted.
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