Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the above vacant position at Head Office.
Reporting to the Head Trade Intelligence, the incumbent will be responsible, among other things, for:
JOB PURPOSE
Provide market trade intelligence through research, compilation and analysis of data using available tools for the benefit of the Organisations Stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
In line with the overall strategic direction of the Organisation, the candidate will be expected to:
1. Analyse the profile and dynamics of export markets for any product, assess the value, size and concentration of exports and highlight countries which should be targeted.
2. View the world’s major importing countries, illustrate the extent of import concentration and the countries in which demand has increased.
3. Identify the leading exporting countries for a given product; highlight a country’s position in world exports or in the imports of partner and neighbouring countries.
4. Make a comparative assessment of import demand for related products in an export market; identify imports of similar products and possible synergies.
5. Identify opportunities offered by the various bilateral and multi-lateral trade agreements and advise exporters on how to take advantage of the opportunities.
6. In put in policy papers including the national budget, the monetary policy as well as trade negotiations.
7. Identify gaps/window periods which Zimbabwean exporters need to take advantage of to maximise on low supply but high demand in those identified markets
8. Identify product-specific opportunities by comparing actual bilateral trade, the total import demand of partner countries and the overall export supply capacity of the home country.
9. Obtain information from global organisations, enabling local companies to identify trading partners across the world.
10.Assist in building the capacity of the Trade Intelligence Centre to become the undisputed best source of relevant and up to date trade related information in the country.
11.Keep abreast of technological advancements, benchmark Trade Intelligence performance practices and tools.
12.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of data sources, evaluating their credibility and potential utility, and leverage them where appropriate.
13.Foster healthy, profitable and long-lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, International Trade, Marketing, Banking or similar.
• 3 years plus of professional experience, locally and regionally, at management level.
• Excellent verbal and superior writing and report presentation skills essential.
• High level of professionalism and demonstrated ability to handle confidential information.
• Organised self-starter with attention to detail.
• Advanced PC skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel and Tech savvy with an aptitude to learn new tools.
How to Apply
Written applications together with detailed CV’s should be submitted to the Human Resources Manager with the reference “TRADE INTELLIGENCE OFFICER” by 1 December 2021 on hrapplications4@gmail.com.
