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TRANSPORT DIRECTOR, LOGISTICS
POSTED BY: Trademark East Africa
REF:TMARK 25
Date Published:Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Date of Expiration:Saturday, January 11, 2020 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Kenya | FLEXIBLE - ANY OF TMEA’S COUNTRY OFFICE LOCATIONS in Kenya |
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| DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS
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| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Job title: Transport Director, Logistics
Line Manager: Senior Director, Transport
Grade: Job Group 4 (Starting monthly gross salary – US$9,683)
Direct reports: Programme Manager, Logistics
Department: Transport Infrastructure
Location: Flexible - Any of TMEA’s Country Office locations
JOB SUMMARY
A key member of TradeMark East Africa’s (TMEA’s) Transport Infrastructure practice, the Transport Director, Logistics will have the overall responsibility for directing and monitoring TMEA works streams related to developing logistics systems and services with a special emphasis on ports in line with TMEA project documents and the Theory of Change (TOC).
S/he will ensure that the work is mainstreamed across all aspects of TMEA’s work and clearly linked to organisational objectives at both the national and regional levels.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic development
1. Provide leadership in the design and implementation of a logistics strategy for TMEA, conceptualise key issues and core themes and develop and maintain a dynamic portfolio.
2. Analysis and formulation of national strategies, working with country and thematic directors, programme managers, researchers and consultants.
3. Develop a portfolio of new projects to address the challenges in the region and support country programmes in their implementation. Special emphasis to be laid on assisting in design and implementation of activities to improve efficiency and productivity at the Ports of Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Berbera, Djibouti as well as other ports in the frontier countries.
Programme management
1. Lead the implementation of logistics projects including management of project teams, supervision of consultants, liaison with client and donor partners, and coordination of technical inputs in project implementation, among others.
2. Oversee project design for all logistics projects to ensure that results frameworks and indicators are appropriate, that progress is being made against agreed results, and take corrective action when necessary.
3. Developing efficient operating procedures including grant management and ensuring value for money strategies in grant-making and programme delivery.
4. Develop and monitor budgets and costs, in line with TMEA policies and procedures.
Strategic partnerships/relationships
1. Build and manage relationships with key governmental entities and private sector stakeholders on logistics issues across the region.
2. Place special emphasis on interacting with port sector stakeholders to develop a robust port focussed programme for TMEA.
3. Establish key linkages including with foundations, private sector, bilateral and multilateral aid agencies - in-country, at headquarters, regionally or internationally - where necessary.
4. Proactively seek opportunities to leverage new investments into TMEA and mobilise funding for the logistics work streams in TMEA.
5. Develop a modus operandi for improving coordination with development partners supporting trade logistics in Eastern Africa with regard to work programming and project development.
Monitoring, evaluation, reporting, learning and dissemination
1. Ensure adherence to TMEA’s TOC and synergy with other TMEA programming and quality in programme delivery.
2. Develop and maintain strong monitoring and evaluation systems for programme delivery comprising qualitative and quantitative key performance indicators for all results and activities, in collaboration with the Results team.
3. Ensure a clear ‘line of sight’ with key strategic objectives, impact, outcome, output and project target results and work closely with the Results team to obtain delivery measurement data and analyse progress against achievement of targets.
4. Ensure good practice monitoring, learning and evaluation is used throughout the programme cycle.
5. Lead and provide guidance and expert advice to programme and project managers and ensure that international good practices are included in the design of trade logistics activities.
6. Support in reporting on the designated transport infrastructure programme portfolio delivery including ensuring high quality and timely quarterly and annual reports of TMEA programme and financial performance to National Oversight Committees (NOCs). Contribute to TMEA-wide Annual and donor reports, in line with the monitoring and evaluation framework.
7. Facilitate discussion, information sharing and agreement on the achievement of the designated logistics portfolio and targets.
8. Contribute to knowledge management and help to generate and disseminate best practice case studies and other materials in relevant trade logistics themes.
Team management
1. Manage and nurture strong internal technical competences and knowledge management across the designated geographical portfolio. This will include establishment of a professional community of practice for the transport and infrastructure team within the portfolio and through this ensure technical excellence of work streams to the highest international standards.
2. Ensure world class management across the team in line with TMEA’s culture and values.
3. Manage, mentor and motivate a strong team of technical programme management staff, ensuring adequate capacity is developed for successful delivery.
4. Ensure close coordination and foster strong integration with other outcome delivery and country-based teams.
5. Work closely and collaboratively with TMEA Portfolio Directors and other Transport Directors on project planning prioritization, implementation, risk management and adequate communication.
6. Work closely and collaboratively with all other relevant TMEA technical units, including Procurement, Finance, Risk & Compliance, Audit & Assurance, and Sustainable & Inclusive Trade (SIT).
7. Where appropriate, work with external partners in furtherance of any of the above responsibilities.
8. Ensure good practice PCM is followed by the whole team in project design, procurement and contract management, outcome/output-based planning, reporting and financial management, and resultsoriented monitoring, learning and evaluation.
Corporate systems
1. Contribute to knowledge generation and dissemination and support teams in conducting regular informal and formal reflection, knowledge sharing and learning events.
2. Apply the highest standards of controls and risk management practices and behaviours, ensure due diligence in all programming activities and embed a positive risk and control culture.
3. Demonstrate prudence, sound judgement and appropriate and timely escalations in management of all types of risk (including fraud risk) applicable to the role.
4. Understand and comply with the relevant end-to-end processes including applicable risks and controls.
5. Seek to identify, understand and escalate risk events/incidents/ issues on a timely basis focusing on fixing root-causes and taking ownership of identified mitigating actions.
6. Complete all relevant mandatory trainings within the stipulated timelines.
7. Promote and adhere to TMEA’s core values and ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
8. Maintain zero tolerance to bribery, fraud and corruption, and ensure the immediate reporting of any corruption or suspect behaviour that threatens TMEA’s reputation.
9. Adhere to the safeguarding policies and procedures and immediately report any safeguarding concerns.
10. Any other related responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager from time to time.
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB |
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. Undergraduate or post-graduate degree in economics, public policy or related speciality, with special emphasis/training in trade policy or operations, logistics, or related field that is directly relevant to trade logistics.
2. A relevant qualification in marine services, port operations, cargo handling and/or customs management will be an added advantage.
3. Business development and value chain development qualifications are a distinct advantage.
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. Undergraduate degree holders will have at least 12 years’ relevant working experience, including five years of leadership and management experience. Postgraduate degree holders will require at least 10 years’ relevant experience including five years of relevant leadership and management experience.
2. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in policy analysis, administration, as well as implementation of logistics projects, with the aim of reducing logistics costs and encouraging investment.
3. A minimum of 10 years’ proven experience in project management, design, preparation, implementation and monitoring (project cycle) in consulting firms or multilaterals providing technical assistance to governments and private organisations.
4. Familiarity with logistics operations and services in Eastern Africa a distinct advantage.
5. Significant work experience within Eastern Africa, including working with both public and private sector in Eastern Africa.
6. Experience of working on port projects.
7. Proven ability and experience in report writing, project proposal preparation and analysis.
8. Experience in M4P and value chain development programmes and private sector development is an asset.
TECHNICAL & BEHAVIOURAL COMPTENCIES
Technical competencies
1. Demonstrated extensive knowledge of aspects of logistics, especially on port sector issues, surface transport issues, multimodal issues and legal/regulatory issues.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of international best practice and global trends in logistics or related areas
3. Sound knowledge of technical trade issues, particularly trade facilitation, non-tariff measures and other behind the border issues.
4. Good understanding of EAC national and regional socio-political and economic contexts.
5. Strong understanding of private sector development in Eastern Africa.
6. Good knowledge of investment climate and business issues in general and detailed knowledge of the Eastern African business environment.
7. Demonstrated ability in program coordination and experience working with government agencies, donor funded organizations, NGOs, and private sector entities in Eastern Africa.
8. Experience in communicating with wide range of partners (donors, government, and private sector).
9. Good understanding of governance issues in Eastern Africa.
10. Experience of managing complex and diverse projects.
11. Good knowledge of financial management.
12. Experience of project assessment and evaluation.
13. Experience with gender and social inclusion in programming is an advantage.
14. Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Behavioural competencies
1. Strong strategic orientation with the ability to develop and implement strategy and communicate strategy and results concisely and simply.
2. Excellent leadership and management skills.
3. Proven conceptual and intellectual skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Strong portfolio building and fundraising skills.
5. Adept at working with diverse teams and challenging accepted wisdom, delivering change and demonstrating value for money.
6. Ability to influence others to achieve objectives and gain consensus and collaboration.
7. Excellent influencing, networking and building sound personal relationships.
8. Ability to develop relationships and partnerships with various technical and market players.
9. Ability to deliver a plan and performance to budget.
10. Excellent presentation, communication and personal effectiveness skills.
11. Highly proficient in spoken and written English.
12. Knowledge of Kiswahili and/or French is an advantage.
13. Sound decision-making and judgement.
Additional/background information
1. The Eastern African region (including East Africa, Horn, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique) continues to be plagued by high costs of doing business. Transport and logistics costs are predominant drivers of this inefficiency, estimated at 42% of the total value of imports and as high as 75% of the value of exports. Logistics has been identified as a core thematic area for TMEA as it has direct implications for competitiveness and productivity. Without logistics efficiency problems being addressed, Eastern Africa’s trade competitiveness, trade expansion, export diversification and growth potential will be seriously constrained and there are direct implications for poverty alleviation.
2. Several studies have highlighted how ports are a significant bottleneck in both imports and export processes. Issues at ports range from inadequate infrastructure and equipment, lack of training, conflicting
3. mandates of various agencies, inadequate connectivity options and so on. Given this the Transport Director, Logistics would need to focus on port sector interventions as a key element of the portfolio.
4. The development of a vibrant private sector is central in promoting economic growth and expanding opportunities for poor people. There will therefore be a strong focus on the engagement of the private sector and partnering with market actors and facilitators to identify impediments and opportunities and facilitate initiatives that strengthen competitiveness. This is to be achieved through the development of strategic partnerships, advocacy, alliances and capacity building to generate stakeholder interest.
5. The framework for intervention will include supporting public private dialogue and advocacy; leveraging private sector investment in cutting edge technology to transform the logistics industry; supporting trade logistics clusters; providing localised support to freight forwarders, shipping and transport association programmes; supporting private sector inputs into the development of harmonised competition laws and identifying investment opportunities in infrastructure and services along the logistics value chain.
6. Given that landlocked economies are geographically disadvantaged with regard to logistical costs, specific strategies will be required that meet the needs of landlocked countries where transport costs are highest.
7. Logistics affects the environment and climate change even more directly where freight-related activities may account for up to 15% of human carbon dioxide emissions, in part because of fossil fuels. The Transport Director, Logistics will therefore be required to work closely with TMEA’s Climate Change expert to address ‘’green logistics’’
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