Jobs TradeMark Africa at DEVAID LTD | Abuja, Nigeria
Company/Recruiter: DEVAID LTD
Published on: Nov 12, 2026
· Closes Nov 22, 2026
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Opportunity type
Job
Location
Nigeria, Abuja Federal Capital Territory
Work arrangement
Remote
Compensation
Not disclosed
Closing date
Nov 22, 2026
Employer
DEVAID LTD
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This listing is for a Country Director / Strategic Expert position with TradeMark Africa, focused on supporting the ECOWAS Trade and Transport Facilitation Programme. The role involves leading the Nigeria team and portfolio, developing strategy, and ensuring program delivery and stakeholder engagement.Job Overview
- Job Title: Country Director / Strategic Expert
- Employer: TradeMark Africa
- Location: Abuja, Nigeria
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: Based at the joint TTF-ECOWAS project office
- Date Posted: 2026-11-06
About the Employer
- TradeMark Africa (TMA) is a leading Aid-for-Trade organisation established in 2010 with the objective of increasing intra-African trade, enhancing Africa’s global trade share, and promoting more pro-poor and sustainable trade practices.
- TMA operates on a not-for-profit basis and receives funding from a robust coalition of development partners, including Canada, Denmark, the European Union, Finland, France, the Gates Foundation, Ireland, the Mastercard Foundation, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
- TMA collaborates closely with regional entities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic direction and execution of TradeMark Africa's involvement in the ECOWAS Trade and Transport Facilitation Programme (TTF-ECOWAS), including managing recruitment, office setup, and monitoring arrangements during the inception phase.
- Oversee workplans, budgets, expenditure, procurement, and reporting for the TTF-ECOWAS programme.
- Represent TradeMark Africa on regional steering and technical coordination committees, linking regional reforms with corridor-level implementation.
- Develop and implement TradeMark Africa's strategy for Nigeria, aligning with regional priorities and Nigeria's implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
- Lead the delivery of the existing portfolio in Nigeria, develop new programmes, and secure donor investment, while integrating inclusion, safeguarding, and climate considerations into programme delivery.
- Build senior relationships with the Government of Nigeria, the ECOWAS Commission, the AfCFTA Secretariat, development partners, the private sector, and civil society, and represent TradeMark Africa in national and international forums.
- Lead and develop the Nigeria-based teams, coordinating delivery with TradeMark Africa's country offices, corridor programmes, technical teams, and consortium partners.
- Support effective programme governance, provide strategic input to TradeMark Africa's oversight bodies, and promote learning, inclusion, integrity, and compliance.
Requirements
- Hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, with a preference for fields such as Economics, Development Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance, or Management.
- Possess at least 12 years of relevant work experience if holding an undergraduate degree, or at least 10 years if holding a postgraduate degree.
- Have a minimum of seven years of experience leading business units or development programmes, with specific experience in areas like infrastructure development, trade facilitation, customs, or private sector engagement.
- Demonstrate at least 10 years of progressively senior leadership and management experience, ideally within West Africa or other developing economies.
- Provide evidence of experience as a budget holder for a donor-funded programme, with a preference for EU-funded programmes implemented by consortia or multiple partners.
- Show demonstrable experience in programme cycle management and delivery, political economy analysis, donor management, and fundraising.
- Have experience working with regional economic communities, particularly the ECOWAS Commission, and with government institutions in Nigeria.
- Exhibit the ability to think strategically, plan, and deliver complex programmes.
- Possess strong political networks and influencing skills, with the capacity to articulate complex ideas clearly in both written and verbal formats.
- Demonstrate well-developed technical knowledge of the AfCFTA, ECOWAS trade and transport instruments, customs, trade facilitation, and regional trade integration within West Africa and across Africa.
- Prove ability to lead diverse teams, manage performance, drive change, and achieve results.
- Be capable of building and maintaining partnerships with development and consortium partners, senior government officials, civil society, and business organisations.
- Possess sound financial management, decision-making, judgement, problem-solving, organisational, and analytical skills.
- Be fluent in English, including strong writing skills under time pressure and excellent presentation capabilities.
- Have a good working knowledge of French.
What We Offer
- Job Title: Country Director / Strategic Expert
- Employer: TradeMark Africa
- Location: Abuja, Nigeria
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: Based at the joint TTF-ECOWAS project office
- Date Posted: 2026-11-06
How to Apply
- Review the qualifications and experience requirements carefully to ensure your profile aligns with the role.
- Prepare an up-to-date CV and any other supporting documents as requested in the listing.
- Submit your application by clicking the "Apply Now" button on this page.
- Ensure your application is submitted before the closing date.
Application Tips
- Highlight your experience in leading business units or development programmes, particularly in areas relevant to trade facilitation or customs.
- Emphasize your experience in managing budgets for donor-funded projects, especially those involving consortia or multiple partners.
- Showcase your technical knowledge of the AfCFTA, ECOWAS trade instruments, and regional trade integration in West Africa.
- Demonstrate your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, regional institutions, and partner organisations.
- Clearly articulate your fluency in English and your working knowledge of French.
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