Abt Associates Recruitment 2020

Abt Associates is seeking to recruit a Regional Trade Director/WA (RTD/WA).

Job Description

Job Title: Regional Trade Director

Job Summary

• RTD will lead all activities to support increasing trade between with US and Africa, including working with policy, legal and regulatory issues to help create an improved business and trade environment
• S/he will lead the regional strategy and the implementation of trade enhancement activities between the US and Africa, develop, train and manage the region’s team of trade facilitators, collaborate with public and private stakeholders and officials that influence trade

Qualification Required & Experience

• MBA or Master’s Degree in business, business and/or trade law, economics, or similar field, a minimum of 12 years of professional experience in export trade, including the regulatory environment, intellectual property rights and other legal and policy issues affecting trade, customs, export requirements
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role, collaborating with remote teams a plus
• Fluent English and proficient French required

Location: Accra

How To Apply

Interested candidates may send a CV and covering letter to:
[email protected]

Please include the position title and “ATIP” in the subject line of the email. One email per position application
Closing Date: 21 August, 2020