Senior Trade Information Officer

• Operate, manage and maintain an integrated Export Management Information System (EMIS)

• Verify and certify exporters’ documentation for accuracy, compliance and authenticity

• Identify and recommend relevant e-commerce platforms for export-ready companies

• Analyze trade data (volumes, values, trends, patterns)

• Conduct client analysis (needs, preferences, behavior)

• Analyze international markets, industries and competitor countries

• Assess industry trends to identify opportunities and challenges

• Conduct firm-level competitor analysis (strengths/weaknesses)

• Undertake outreach programs to producers, manufacturers and exporters

• Supervise and appraise staff

Person Specifications

a) Academic Qualifications

1. Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, International Business, Business Administration, Economics, IT/CS/Data Comms/IMS, Agricultural Economics or Agribusiness

2. OR Full professional Qualification/Membership of Marketing (CIM)

b) Work Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience at Officer level in a reputable organization

c) Competencies

i) Technical

• Knowledge Management

• Information and Communication Technology

• Human Resources Management

• Financial Management

• Risk Management

• Research and Analytical skills

ii) Behavioral

• Team work

• Concern for Quality and Standards

• Accountabilities

• Ethics and Integrity

• Communicating effectively

• Time management