SENIOR TRADE AND COMMERCE OFFICER

Position

Senior Trade and Commerce Officer

Reporting To

Head: Trade and Commerce

Purpose of the Job

To support Business Eswatini’s advocacy agenda by undertaking policy research, economic analysis, stakeholder engagement and strategic project implementation that improves the competitiveness of the private sector, enhances the ease of doing business, promotes export development and strengthens Business Eswatini’s influence on national, regional and international policy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Trade Facilitation & Market Access

• Support Business Eswatini in trade facilitation initiatives.
• Monitor implementation of AfCFTA, SACU, SADC and other trade agreements.
• Coordinate advocacy on trade barriers affecting members.

2. Trade & Commerce Support & Advocacy

• Coordinate Trade & Commerce Committee activities.
• Prepare agendas, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Maintain relationships with Government, regulators, development partners and business associations.
• Conduct research to inform advocacy activities.

3. Resource Mobilization

• Identify funding opportunities.
• Prepare concept notes and project proposals.
• Support project implementation and reporting.

4. Knowledge Management & Communications

• Prepare newsletters, reports, committee papers and annual report inputs.
• Maintain advocacy databases and knowledge resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, International Trade, Public Policy, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or progress towards one.

Experience

• 4–6 years’ experience in trade policy, economic research, stakeholder engagement, development programmes or related fields.

Skills

• Quantitative and Qualitative Research
• Report Writing
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Presentation and Communication
• Proposal Writing

Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Initiative
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Professional Integrity
• Results Orientation

Remuneration

Business Eswatini offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to Submit Application

Applications containing:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Three (3) Referees

should be sent to:

📧 nancys@business-eswatini.co.sz

Deadline: 12:00 noon, Friday, 21 August 2026

Address applications to:

Head: Human Capital
Business Eswatini
P.O. Box 72
Mbabane

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.