Background
Within the context of this project, upon a thorough assessment of local economic potential and growth opportunities, LPAs will be assisted to promote investment opportunities for women and vulnerable groups including, and to interact with businesses. The activities will include the identification and creation of an enabling environment for rural business development, as well as identification, development and implementation of innovative income generating activities. An enabling business environment will entail the LPA’s offering: information for investors regarding economic opportunities and conditions to establish local businesses; permissive local normative frameworks; interaction with local authorities (issuance of licenses, permits, etc.); availability of locally-owned resources for establishment and operation of local businesses; availability of local utilities and services, etc.
Responsibilities
The overall objective of the National Consultant in Local Economic and Business Development (hereinafter Consultant) assignment is to provide substantive expertise in implementation and monitoring of initiatives in the field of strengthening local economic potential and growth opportunities in 30 JILDP target communities.
Requirements
- University Degree in Business Administration, Economy, Public Administration, or other relevant fields;
- At least 5 years of professional working experience in the field of rural business development, local economic development, local public
administration, including programmes and projects ;
- Proven training/expertise in rural economic development, including experience in practical experience in supporting rural business
development, small business start-up, generation of activities for women and vulnerable;
- Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, consulting company, or NGO;
- Previous experience in working with UN agencies is an asset.
- Demonstrated capacity of team-orientated work, excellent planning and organizational skills;
- Strong analytical, communication (verbal and writing) skills;
- Knowledge of Romanian, Russian is required. Working level of English level;
Deadline: 26 December 2014
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