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The TL will act as an advisor to both the PDU Director and CCSD where policy support matters are relevant. Therefore he has a dual responsibility, maintaining the quality of the project inputs and outputs and advising the PDU and CCSD Director in order to achieve the required quality outcomes of the project. The TL is expected to have demonstrated experience in policy support, business environment enhancement, economic research and strategic planning activities.
Qualifications:
Qualifications and skills
University degree in economics, commerce, trade, industrial engineering, a business discipline, or a relevant field
At least fifteen years of international working experience in developing countries/emerging economies and MEDA countries, of which seven years are as team leader
Good knowledge of development/cooperation programmes in the MEDA region
Knowledge and expertise in developing business-friendly policies and manufacturing and agro-business environment
Demonstrated EU Project Management experience
Demonstrated experience and understanding in areas related to institutional capacity building, research in trade and trade facilitation (including “behind-the-border” barriers), economic and/or industrial policy
Proven leadership skills with international, interdisciplinary teams and within complex institutional and organisational settings
Demonstrated ability in making excellent professional presentations to industry, experts and management
Good interviewing skills
Team player, creative and team building capacities
Self-driven, open-minded, quick learner
Analytical and computer skills
Highly developed oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Arabic is an asset
Full understanding of gender issues in the context of the programme qualification and skills
General professional experience
Demonstrated experience in leading diverse groups of skilled individuals addressing service-upgrading issues
A minimum of five years of experience in consultancy, preferably within an SME environment
Proven experience in participatory approaches of organisational development and intercultural management
Knowledge of EC procurement and monitoring principles
Specific professional experience
Demonstrated experience in upgrading and modernisation of SMEs in the manufacturing and agro-business sector
Experience in international trade areas and issues related to enhancing the business environment
Experience and knowledge of policy issues related to the development of the manufacturing and agro-business sectors
Demonstrated experience in export promotion activities
Start / Duration:
April 2011 - March 2013
If you are interested to cooperate with AFC Consultants please send your most recent CV to
barbara.braun [at] afci.de
Thank you!