Job Opportunity at Africa Trade Academy
Call for Expert CVs (2026)
Trade Facilitation Projects along the Abidjan–Lagos & Abidjan–Ouagadougou Corridors
Organization: Africa Trade Academy (ATA)
Locations: Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, or Côte d’Ivoire
Application Deadline: Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM GMT
Overview
The Africa Trade Academy (ATA) is seeking highly qualified, experienced professionals to join its roster of technical experts for upcoming trade facilitation projects along the key West African trade routes: the Abidjan–Lagos and Abidjan–Ouagadougou Corridors.
These projects aim to enhance trade facilitation, regional economic integration, market systems development, capacity building, and inclusive economic growth across the region.
Available Expert Roles
Governance Specialist
Focus: Governance, institutional development, policy formulation, and structural reform.
Advocacy & Civil Society Engagement Specialist
Focus: Stakeholder engagement, policy influence, and driving civil society participation.
Training & Capacity Development Lead
Focus: Designing and delivering targeted training programs, capacity-building initiatives, and professional development schemes.
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Expert
Focus: Results measurement, framework design, data collection/analysis, and project reporting.
Market Systems Development Expert
Focus: Private sector development, value chain enhancements, trade policy, and economic growth initiatives.
Financial Inclusion Specialist
Focus: Access to finance, expanding inclusive financial services, and sustainable development models.
Digital Tools Specialist
Focus: Harnessing digital transformation, technology-enabled trade solutions, and modern software tools.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality & Location: Must be a national of—and currently residing in—Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, or Côte d’Ivoire.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years of relevant, professional experience in your field of expertise.
Education: Possession of a Master’s degree and/or relevant professional credentials.
Languages: Written and spoken fluency in English with the working ability to operate in French.
Submission Requirements
CV Length: Maximum of 3 pages, submitted in English.
Supporting Documents: Photocopies/scans of relevant academic degree certificates (Master’s) and professional certifications.
How to Apply
Submit your CV and supporting documents via email to:
Important Email Subject Line Format:
You must clearly specify your Country and the Role you are applying for in the subject line.
Examples:
Nigeria – Governance Specialist
Ghana – Monitoring and Evaluation Expert
Note: Only shortlisted candidates meeting all criteria will be contacted. Submissions close promptly at 5:00 PM GMT on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
