Manager, AU/AfCFTA (Trade Policy and Market Access)

About the role

Afreximbank is looking for a Manager, AU/AfCFTA (Trade Policy and Market Access) based in Cairo. The role supports the Senior Manager TPMA in helping the Bank advocate for fair and effective trade policies and market access for African exporters and promote intra-African trade, within the Bank's mission of expanding and diversifying African trade.

Key responsibilities

• Help conceptualize, plan and implement advocacy interventions under PAFTRAC and build partnerships with Member States, regional economic communities, the AU, the private sector and international organizations
• Organize and coordinate private-sector engagement in trade and investment policy through PAFTRAC and strengthen private-sector capacity to influence trade policy and negotiations
• Advocate for trade policy reforms supporting extra- and intra-African trade and support the implementation of the AfCFTA, including Bank initiatives such as PAPSS, MANSA and the Adjustment Facility
• Develop and manage relationships with organized private sector groups such as bilateral business councils and pan-African chambers of commerce
• Work with relevant departments to raise the profile of the Bank's trade policy and market access activities and services
• Create advocacy and communication tools, and summarize and disseminate trade policy and market access information to management, stakeholders and clients
• Manage high-level stakeholder relationships and represent the Bank in important professional fora, including oral presentations

Required profile

• Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Economics, Business, Communications, Social Sciences, International Trade or another trade-related discipline, or a recognized postgraduate professional qualification
• At least 8 years of experience with a leading corporate, think tank or development/international finance institution, with familiarity with African trade issues
• Demonstrated experience in advocacy and communication, and leadership capability including managing human resources
• Ability to interact with senior officials of national, regional and international trade and investment bodies and governments

Required skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English; French, Arabic and Portuguese are an added advantage
• Good knowledge of banking practices in Africa
• Knowledge of how trade and market information facilitates intra-African trade and investment