ZemiTek LLC
Job title:
Prosper Africa Trade Advisor (USAID/AFRICA)
Company
ZemiTek LLC
Job description
Who We Are:ZemiTek, LLC is a Woman-Owned, SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) based in the Washington, DC metro area. We have a strong record delivering innovative and high-quality solutions. Since 2007, ZemiTek has provided technical assistance, project management, information technology (IT), knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, training and learning development, and institutional support services. Position Description:Prosper Africa is a Presidential-level national security initiative to increase two-way trade and investment in the United States and Africa. Prosper Africa will mobilize and coordinate the U.S. Government’s full range of capabilities, influence, and assistance to substantially increase trade and investment while supporting jobs at home and abroad. The initiative aims to improve the U.S. government’s ability to encourage and facilitate engagement by U.S. businesses in Africa, accelerate African economic competitiveness and the growth of the continent’s middle class, and improve the business environment in promising African economies. Importantly, Prosper Africa is a strategic investment by the U.S. Government, it will be responsive to the interests and direction of the private sector.The Prosper Africa Executive Secretariat (PAES), supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Africa Bureau, seeks a trade advisor for a full-time assignment. The Trade Advisor will be a critical member of the Prosper Africa trade team. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Regional Director for Trade. The Trade Advisor will be the key point of contact for Prosper Africa’s trade team on assigned technical matters and coordinate between field, USAID and other stakeholders as necessary and will provide general outreach and trade support to Prosper Africa.Currently Prosper Africa is achieving substantial success in Africa through its trade and investment strategy, focusing on sectors that promote mutual benefit to the U.S. and African nations. Key objectives include more fully integrating African producers and suppliers into U.S. supply chains; tracking and growing U.S. consumer and retail demand for African goods, particularly through engagement with the US PanAfrican Diaspora; improving trade performance at key U.S. and African promotional events such as the Sourcing at MAGIC and Summer Fancy Food shows through innovative marketing and the increased use of sector-specific short term technical expertise; further capacitating a network of Trade Promotion Service Providers (TPSP) comprised of private sector actors able to help scale trade and investment; and, leveraging treaties and trade preference programs such as African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).In addition to promoting the export of U.S. goods and services into Africa, Prosper Africa is pioneering an innovative demand-led strategy for linking African producers and suppliers to over 20,000 U.S. retail outlets. Exports from Africa to the U.S. primarily occur under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Prosper Africa would also like to increase awareness among U.S. businesses of opportunities for trading, investment and partnerships in the above activities with African partners. Prosper will continue to leverage events, platforms and training programs to increase the technical capacity of African producers and suppliers to meet market access requirements under AGOA. The incumbent will support the Prosper Africa Trade team in realizing these goals.The position requires strong working knowledge of AGOA and other tariff policies impacting US-Africa trade, with knowledge of the legislative policies and processes surrounding AGOA as a plus. The position requires a high level of technical and technical writing skills as well as a high degree of collaboration both within Prosper Africa and USAID, and with the 17 interagency partners who contribute to U.S.-African trade and investment The incumbent may represent Prosper Africa in discussions with international partners and stakeholders, particularly African institutions and the private sector.Location: Washington, DC (Ronald Reagan Building)Hybrid: 3 days on siteSalary: $115,000 – $135,000 (starting salary determined based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and education)Clearance: Eligibility to obtain a Secret-level clearance (US citizenship required) Responsibilities:● Supports development of overarching strategy for Prosper’s efforts to scale two-way trade between Africa and the United States.
● Develops and provides technical input into papers, briefing materials, communication products, speeches, etc. as needed by the Regional Trade Director.
● Writes and edits public documents, speeches, talking points, and other products about Prosper Africa’s trade programs and strategy in Africa aimed at targeted audiences such as the Congress, think tanks, private sector, media, etc.
● Assists in the logistics and technical aspects of key convenings, trips, and conferences for the Trade Team, ensuring that all aspects of events are covered.
● Manages institutional trade relationships in Prosper Africa’s Salesforce databases, ensuring that they are continually updated and kept current.
● Monitors the status of current and ongoing trade program activities and provide written and oral briefings and reports as needed.
● Coordinates with existing activities and mechanisms, such as the Africa Trade and Investment (ATI) activity.
● Helps develop and continuously update the trade activity timeline with key actions necessary for developing and implementing Prosper Africa’s trade strategy and implementation plans.
● Other tasks as necessary. Qualifications:● A bachelor’s degree is required in a field such as international relations, economics, finance, trade, business, international development, public policy or similar, plus six (6) years experience, OR A master’s degree in related discipline plus two (2) years of relevant experience.
● Experience working and/or collaborating with key US -Africa trade partners, including officials with international organizations, foreign and domestic government officials, and development partners is required.
● Strong expertise in written and oral communication, with a particular fluency in trade subject matter.
● Knowledge of relevant disciplines including private sector development, international development and trade.
● Ability to work collaboratively with team members as well as inter-agency colleagues in the United States and Africa, U.S. and African government officials, donors, private sector officials, and implementing partners is required.
● U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. What We Believe:ZemiTek is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.ZemiTek is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, ZemiTek will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to .ZemiTek embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions.
Expected salary
$115000 – 135000 per year
Location
Washington DC
Job date
Sat, 21 Dec 2024 06:12:17 GMT
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