Country Director / Strategic Expert - TradeMark Africa - Nigeria

Location: Abuja, Nigeria, based at the joint TTF-ECOWAS project office

Department: Programmes

Reports to: Regional Director, West Africa and AfCFTA

Direct reports: Nigeria-based teams, including the TTF-ECOWAS Programme Manager and Customs Specialist and the Project Assistant

Job Summary:

TradeMark Africa (TMA) is seeking a Country Director to lead its Nigeria team and portfolio and serve as its Strategic Expert for the ECOWAS Trade and Transport Facilitation Programme (TTF-ECOWAS). The Country Director will develop and implement TMA’s Nigeria strategy, grow the country portfolio, and coordinate with regional corridor programmes, including the Abidjan–Lagos corridor. TTF-ECOWAS is the ECOWAS-anchored component of the EU’s Trade and Transport Facilitation Measures for Strategic Corridors in West Africa. GIZ leads implementation in partnership with TMA and ENABEL. The Country Director will hold TMA’s programme budget, be accountable for its delivery and results, and serve as TMA’s day-to-day representative in Nigeria.