Regional Trade Director at Abt Associates

• RTD will lead all activities to support increasing trade between with US and Africa, including working with policy, legal and regulatory issues to help create an improved business and trade environment
•  S/he will lead the regional strategy and the implementation of trade enhancement activities between the US and Africa, develop, train and manage the region’s team of trade facilitators, collaborate with public and private stakeholders and officials that influence trade

Qualification Required & Experience

•  MBA or Master’s Degree in business, business and/or trade law, economics, or similar field, a minimum of 12 years of professional experience in export trade, including the regulatory environment, intellectual property rights and other legal and policy issues affecting trade, customs, export requirements
•  A minimum of 5 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role, collaborating with remote teams a plus
•  Fluent English and proficient French required