Trade Promotion and linkages Expert – TPLE) – MITC
Develop and deliver a communication strategy targeting the private sector and specific government departments and ministries on progress being made and deals secured, including the benefits of thos edetals, Develop and impelemnt a regional market penetration plan particularly for Malawi’s agro-processed products as emphasised in the nES and other goods and services, Ensuer that all supermarket, major traders, catering companies and other potential companies in target countries and regions are fully aware of Malawian agro-processing products, their prices and quality and have contact details for producing companies, Train and mentor MITC officers on Trade Promotion and Facilitation issues in emerging and growing regional markets such as trading and logistical arrangements, including the development of supplier networkers and relationships (through annual in-house traders’ seminars, trader listings and business to business sessions), financing relationships, terms of contracts, logistical settlements, etc, Ensure proper representation of Malawian agro-processed products at key trade events and promotion activities, Provide feedback to relevant stakeholders and institutions through MTCT Head office in Lilongwe on quality issues, branding issues, marketing issues, standards requirements, logistical issues, border crossing issues, tax issues and other key bottlenecks to Malawi’s capacity to export agro-processed products to the region, Maintain a cohesive and supportive relationship with key government agencies in the target markets within the region, Provide fieldwork data input to support MITC to maintain an up to date and relevant database of potential customers for all NES priority products, and other key support sectors such as tourism, mining and services, Provide MITC Head Office and ministry of industry and Trade with regular reports on the economic and trade landscape in the target countries with a particular focus on demand for agro-processed products and for agro-processed products and for agro-processing raw materials in each target market, This reporting should include regular price comparisons between Malawian products and counterpart competitor products from other countries at factory gate, wholesale and retail price levels where possible
The TPLE shall have more than 10 yrs work experience at a senior technical level and those with international experience within the field of trade and export promotion shall have an added advantage, A masters degree in Marketing, Agri-Business or related fields from a recognised University which is preceded by a relevant Bachelors degree, Those with PhD have a distinct advantage, Fluency in English both oral and written, Knowledge of other business languages preferably Portuguese is preferred, Excellent interpersonal skills, Very good in coaching and skills transfer, Organised, focused and a highly results oriented
Interested applicants for the above vacancies should forward their applications by 24th April enclosing copies of certificates and up-to-date CV with names of 3 traceable refs to The Chief Executive Officer, Malawi investment and Trade Centre (MITC), East Wing Aquarius House, Private Bag 302, Lilongwe 3, Malawi email recruitment@mitc.mw
Develop and deliver a communication strategy targeting the private sector and specific government departments and ministries on progress being made and deals secured, including the benefits of thos edetals, Develop and impelemnt a regional market penetration plan particularly for Malawi’s agro-processed products as emphasised in the nES and other goods and services, Ensuer that all supermarket, major traders, catering companies and other potential companies in target countries and regions are fully aware of Malawian agro-processing products, their prices and quality and have contact details for producing companies, Train and mentor MITC officers on Trade Promotion and Facilitation issues in emerging and growing regional markets such as trading and logistical arrangements, including the development of supplier networkers and relationships (through annual in-house traders’ seminars, trader listings and business to business sessions), financing relationships, terms of contracts, logistical settlements, etc, Ensure proper representation of Malawian agro-processed products at key trade events and promotion activities, Provide feedback to relevant stakeholders and institutions through MTCT Head office in Lilongwe on quality issues, branding issues, marketing issues, standards requirements, logistical issues, border crossing issues, tax issues and other key bottlenecks to Malawi’s capacity to export agro-processed products to the region, Maintain a cohesive and supportive relationship with key government agencies in the target markets within the region, Provide fieldwork data input to support MITC to maintain an up to date and relevant database of potential customers for all NES priority products, and other key support sectors such as tourism, mining and services, Provide MITC Head Office and ministry of industry and Trade with regular reports on the economic and trade landscape in the target countries with a particular focus on demand for agro-processed products and for agro-processed products and for agro-processing raw materials in each target market, This reporting should include regular price comparisons between Malawian products and counterpart competitor products from other countries at factory gate, wholesale and retail price levels where possible
The TPLE shall have more than 10 yrs work experience at a senior technical level and those with international experience within the field of trade and export promotion shall have an added advantage, A masters degree in Marketing, Agri-Business or related fields from a recognised University which is preceded by a relevant Bachelors degree, Those with PhD have a distinct advantage, Fluency in English both oral and written, Knowledge of other business languages preferably Portuguese is preferred, Excellent interpersonal skills, Very good in coaching and skills transfer, Organised, focused and a highly results oriented
Interested applicants for the above vacancies should forward their applications by 24th April enclosing copies of certificates and up-to-date CV with names of 3 traceable refs to The Chief Executive Officer, Malawi investment and Trade Centre (MITC), East Wing Aquarius House, Private Bag 302, Lilongwe 3, Malawi email recruitment@mitc.mw
Location: Lilongwe
