VACANCY: Director of Trade

MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT, TRADE, INDUSTRY & DIASPORA AFFAIRS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Applications are being solicited from suitable candidates for the post of  DIRECTOR OF TRADE , Ministry of Employment, Trade, Industry and Diaspora Affairs.

DUTIES:

Under the supervision of the Permanent Secretary,  the Director of Trade

• leads the Division of Trade of the Ministry of Employment, Trade, Industry and Diaspora Affairs.
• supervises the staff of the Division Trade;
• formulates and co-ordinates the implementation of the government's internal and external trade policy;
• recommends appropriate strategies of achieving greater export performance and earnings;
• monitors developments related to domestic trade, including consumer protection, price control, supplies control and commerce; monitors and reports on the execution of International Trade Agreements signed by government with International Agencies;
• monitors and reports on the implementation of policies and programmes on trade issues relating to Dominica's participation in and association with regional groups and agencies such as the OECS, CARICOM and

CARIFORUM amongst others;

• executes the performance management function.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

Candidates should possess the following:

QUALIFICATION: Masters Trade Development,  International Trade, Marketing or other related

discipline

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years in the field.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE: Strong knowledge of  Caribbean political, economic, social and

cultural history and relevant rules, regulations and laws;

Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of standards, treaties, agreements,

protocols  and, trade and foreign policies;

Experience in diplomacy and negotiations;

Experience in collecting and analyzing information ;

Excellent oral communication and strong report writing skills.

Interested persons should submit applications along with curriculum vitae including the names of three (3) references by

February 28, 2014 under ‘Confidential Cover’ to:

Ref: DIRECTOR OF TRADE

The Permanent Secretary,

Ministry of Employment , Trade, Industry and Diaspora Affairs,

4th Floor, Financial Centre

Kennedy Avenue

Roseau

Commonwealth of Dominica.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014, 4:00 PM

For  detailed information see Vacancies at www.dominica.gov.dm