Transport Facilitation Specialist

Job description / Role

• Review existing International (United Nations) and Regional (ECOWAS) Trade and Transport facilitation Protocols, studies and policies in operation on the corridor
• Develop harmonized and simplified sub-regional transportation and transit systems and border (one-stop) management, including ICT connectivity and information sharing on customs, immigration and other border agencies at national and regional level;
• Undertake corridor performance diagnostics and the publication of corridor efficiency indicators”

Requirements

• At least a master’s degree in Transport Planning, Engineering, Transport Economics, Transport Logistics Planning, Policy or Planning;
• At least fifteen (15) years relevant experience in transport facilitation, Transit or cross border transport related issues;
• Have experience working with a regional or international organization on at least 2 similar projects
• Evidence of having conducted at least two (2) similar assignments (policy analysis and formulation in the road and rail transport sector including Port operations)
• Have prepared at least two (2) Terms of Reference for studies in the area of transport facilitation and transit for Consultancy services to be procured
• Experience in the planning, preparation and coordination of donor funded with proven experience of donor procurement procedures (ADB, EU, World Bank). one (1) similar assignment;
• Fluent in English or French Languages. with a working knowledge of the other
• Preferred nationality: Nigerian

About the Company

Khatib & Alami, a multidisciplinary urban regional planning, architectural and engineering consulting company, offers clients an integrated approach toward the ever-increasing need for reliable project delivery systems. In-house expertise and the continuous recruitment of bright and innovative professionals enable us to meet the challenges of development with due consideration to environmental protection, social and economic characteristics of society. In close concert with clients, we have been able to consolidate factors that make the resultant project coincide with the client's vision within the time frame and budget set out for implementation.

K&A started its consulting services in Lebanon and extended the areas of its professional activities in accordance with the growth of its experience, and its human and financial resources. The company operates in various countries including Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Sultanate of Oman, State of Qatar, State of Kuwait, Kingdom of Bahrain, Yemen, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Libya, Sudan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Belgium, Gabon and USA. K&A employs around 4,000 professionals and technicians. Since 1984, K&A has continuously ranked among the top 100 International Design firms as published by Engineering News Record (ENR). K&A has also obtained the ISO 9001:2000 certification for its Quality Management System (QMS).