UNDP BOSNA AND HERZEGOVNA/ JUNIOR ECONOMIC OFFICER

Background

The UNDP-led Srebrenica Regional Recovery Project for Economic Development (SRRP for ED) operates in an area of 1,100 km² comprising of the municipalities of Srebrenica, Bratunac and Milici (Republika Srpska Entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina). The SRRP for ED is designed to provide an integrated and comprehensive development framework, which seeks to revitalize the human and physical capital in three target municipalities. The project aims to contribute to advancing local economic development in the SRRP region by tapping into the existing opportunities for sustainable economic growth and triggering job creation, income generation, increased competitiveness of the region, improved public-private dialogue as well as the creation of business-friendly environment supported by the local and entity authorities.
The overall project goal is to advance local economic development through increased competitiveness, private sector development and public-private dialogue and partnering.


Responsabilities

   - Support provided to the Project Manager and the Private Sector Development (PSD) Specialist in economic development related issues:
       - Collects economic information required by the PSD Specialist to conduct activities’ performance or sub-sector analyses;
       - Supports local MSMEs and start-ups in filling their assistance application to UNDP;
       - Monitors the performance of MSMEs in the target region;
       - Identifies and defines services needed by local MSMEs in new product development;
       - Monitors interventions progress against annual plans and targets;
       - Ensures the proper documentation of all actions;
       - Updates the beneficiaries’ database;
       - Documents issues that arise during the implementation of the sub-activities;
   - Provision of administrative assistance
   - Support in effective mainstreaming of gender equality
   - Support knowledge sharing within the Project


Requirements

   - University degree in economics or related fields, advanced university degree in economics will be considered as an asset.
   - Two years of relevant experience in the private sector and/or on projects entailing the provision of TA to MSMEs.
   - Previous experience with an international public and/or private sector organization or experience with UN and/or UNDP projects would
     be considered an asset.
   - Excellent command of English and B/C/S languages
   - Excellent computer skills and ability to use information technologies as a tool and resource;
   - Valid driving license (B category);
   - Ability and willingness to travel within BiH.


Deadline: 11 February 2015


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