Job description
– Implement national Cross Border Trade strategy;
– Sensitize cross border traders on the availability of regional trade
opportunities, export procedures and CBT market requirements;
– Collaborate with stakeholders aligned to CBT program;
– Disseminate information on Simplified Trade Regimes, Sanitary and
phyto-sanitary and Technical barriers to trade;
– Facilitate cross border traders in implementation of Regional integration
programs, Council Directives and decisions;
– Implement and initiate bilateral agreements or memorandum of
Understandings on promotion of cross border trade and elimination of
Non-Tariff Barriers with neighboring countries;
– Develop capacity building programs for small scale cross border traders
and cooperatives in order to promote and increase National exports;
– Sensitize the informal cross border traders on regional opportunities and
programs to promote and formalize their businesses;
– Organize cross border traders to participate in regional and international
trade fairs and exhibitions.
– Develop a mechanism of capturing cross border trade data and advise
accordingly;
– Review and advise trade regulatory requirements for cross border trade
(exports and imports), focusing on customs, Sanitary and phyto-sanitary,
Standards, Port Health and any other Agency requirements that cross
border traders are subjected to;
Coordinate the development of cross border trade infrastructure such as
markets.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Economics
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Business Administration
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in International Trade
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in International Trade
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in International Economic
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in International Economics
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Trade
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Knowledge and understanding of the Rwandan Trade system
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Understanding of key trade-related concepts, principles and objectives
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Analytical skills;
