Duties and Responsibilities
• Search for suppliers and forwarders of maize and other grains in Tanzania
• Search for importers of maize and other grains in other countries
• Monitor each procedure of trading among countries from order to acquisition of grains
• Write and review trading documents such as quotation, invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading
• Provide professional advice and assistance for trading among countries
• Collaborate with stakeholders during trading procedures including government officials, traders, forwarders and GN entities
• Schedule and implement business trips to facilitate trading activities between any regional area in Tanzania and neighbouring countries
• Perform any other duties related to IG activities as may be assigned
Qualification, experiences and competencies
• Bachelor’s degree or above in one of majors, Economics, Trade and Management
• At least 3 years of experience in trading area as a trade practitioner and a forwarder etc.
• Good knowledge on computer Microsoft Office Packages (Ms. Word, Ms. Excel, Ms.Access, Ms. Publisher Power Point)
• Good knowledge in trading
• Understanding of supply chain about grain markets of Tanzania
• Strong collaboration, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional time, task, and resource management skills
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, coaching, verbal and written communication
• Skill
Other Competencies/Attributes:
• Ability to multi-task, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions, dedicated to achieve high quality standards
• Deadline oriented, proven leadership skills involving managing, developing and motivating teams to achieve objectives and hard working in nature and willing to learn new things
• Sincerity, patience, tact and the ability to earn the trust of others
• Good motivational organizational skills
• Perform other duties as required
