Job Description
Job Purpose: To coordination functions of the Trade and Policy section of the Kenya Association of
Manufacturers (KAM) while also taking responsibility for interpreting and negotiating regional and
international trade agreements on behalf of the members of KAM.
Duties and Responsibilities
-Coordinate and provide guidance on KAM work under the trade and policy section of KAM;
-Contribute in discussions on, Interpret and negotiate regional and international trade
agreements under COMESA, EAC,- EU EPAs, Tripartite FTA, Continental FTA, WTO and other
trade agreements at national, regional and international levels as assigned;
-Communicate with relevant ministries and to network with stakeholders on trade policy issues
affecting industry and businesses;
-Prepare position papers on various trade regimes for validation by the Trade and Tax
committee and Trade Executive Committee (EXCO);
-Act as the liaison person for the Trade and Tax committee of KAM and support the committee
to discharge its mandate;
-Development of the content of trade and Tax related policy seminars;
-Coordinate policy dialogues geared towards improving market access in the identified
markets of interest in terms of review of the existing trade policies, trade barriers, rules of
origin and other measures to facilitate trade for KAM members;
-Undertake bilateral agreement negotiations at national and regional level and to liaise and
coordinate with KAM consulting in order to practically actualize the implementation of the
agreements for the benefit of KAM members;
-Liaise and collaborate with KAM Consulting Unit in finding solutions on issues related to
market access in the identified markets in the region;
-Coordinate, track and monitor actualization of the policies for promoting development of
local content and guidelines for products and services under various sectors.
-Coordinate the EAC manufacturers network in order to address cross cutting issues
affecting manufacturers in the region in collaboration with other regional business
membership organizations;
-Support KAM Committees/Sectors as assigned;
-Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive.
Person specifications
i. Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Law, Business management or its equivalent
ii. MA Economics /Statistics or MBA in a relevant field is an added advantage
iii. At least Ten (10) years’ relevant experience, 4 of these in management function
iv. A flair for and bias in policy advocacy matters both in public and private sectors,
v. A good command of research, writing and presentation skills
vi. Excellent interpersonal and skills
vii. Excellent negotiation skills