Background
Under the direct supervision of the Sector Manager for Competitiveness, the Programme Assistant for Competitiveness of Local Self-governments and Agribusinesses will provide support in implementation of all activities within Competitiveness Sector including support to business enabling environment, establishment of public-private partnerships, support to small and medium-sized enterprises and agricultural producer groups in market approach and internationalization and development and implementation of vocational training programmes, while primarily focus on enhancing competitiveness through interventions with local self-governments (LSGs) and agribusinesses.
Responsibilities
- Maintain relationship with development organizations and programmes, local self-governments, agribusiness associations and cooperatives,
business associations and other key stakeholders in the field of competitiveness in the Programme Area of Responsibility
- Provide contribution in collating and developing external reports on sector activities related to enhancing competitiveness through
interventions targeting local self-governments and agribusinesses used to inform donors and the key stakeholders of trends and
conditions in the Programme Area
- Provide support to the Programme’s communication and visibility activities.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, agriculture, social sciences, engineering or development studies is an asset
- PRINCE 2 Certification would be an asset
- Five years of relevant experience with the local self-governments and agribusinesses in Serbia is required
- Fluency in English and Serbian is required
Deadline: 18 September 2016