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• Coordinate the delivery of all project activities and events at
  national level, ensuring coherence and synergies between components and
  other related interventions;
• Represent the project in relevant trade-related technical assistance
  (TRTA) coordination networks to ensure project visibility and effective
  linkages and synergies with other relevant initiatives.
• Ensure regular contacts with EU Delegation in the country to create
  synergies and align project interventions with the strategic technical
  direction of MARKUP national projects;
• Work in close cooperation with partner institutions, identify
  SMEs/participants/trainees with relevant expertise/needs to ensure maximum
  impact and country coverage, incl. in provinces;
• Provide technical inputs to develop customized capacity building
  tools and materials, ensuring coherence between the various results, with
  other capacity building projects targeting the same beneficiaries, and against
  beneficiaries’ needs and expectations;
• Mobilize beneficiaries and partners organizations to participate in
  project events and technical workshops;
• Support national institutions in the delivery of technical capacity
  building exercises so that efficient project delivery and sustainability
  are guaranteed;
• Provide coaching support to national experts and provide technical
  guidance as required;
• Maintain permanent liaison with local EU Offices and national
  Government authorities for MARKUP visibility as well as technical and
  communication needs;
• Assist international/national consultants as well as ITC technical
  and coordination staff in the implementation of project deliverables;
• Collect information for project monitoring, feedback and evaluations
  from project beneficiaries and analyse the results as inputs to project
  reporting and lessons learned;
• Develop local MARKUP specific communication strategy, in line with
  ITC corporate strategy and needs of EU and EAC;
• Translate working document into local languages as required.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations Office for Project
  Services (UNOPS) National Coordinator, MARKUP job opportunity hold an advanced
  university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business
  administration, management, economics or agriculture development or
  quality and standards. A combination of a first university degree
  (bachelor’s or equivalent) with an additional 2 years of relevant work
  experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined
  above.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience
  in providing advisory and technical services on programme management
  and/or agro-processing services for exports
• Experience working with African development partners desirable.
• Experience in agro-processing and value chain enhancement for
  selected sectors: coffee and cocoa desirable.
• Language (s): Fluency
  in written and oral English required. Knowledge of French and Swahili
  desirable

• Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long
  term and externally in order to positively shape the organization.
  Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions
  and activities on other parts of the organization.
• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to
  differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational
  and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model
  for diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners
  and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong
  external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant
  to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or
  others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment
  through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the
  initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources
  maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively
  adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements.
  Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is
  consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic
  decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks.
  Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner.
  Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of
  others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles
  conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding
  common ground.

• Knowledge of trade finance and investment, quality and standard
  issues desirable.
• Familiarity with the UN system and EU reporting requirements
  desirable.
• Knowledge of EAC rules, strategy and functioning desirable.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Suite).

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