AdTrade_Business Development Consultant for export-led companies
Vacancy Number: Pr20/02049
Contacts:
Ms. Cornelia Panico.
cornelia.panico@undp.org
Ms. Natalia Iachimov.
natalia.iachimov@undp.org
Background
The overall objective of the Advanced cross-river capacities for trade Project (AdTrade Project), implemented by UNDP with the financial support of Sweden, is that men and women on both banks of the Nistru River have better livelihoods and living conditions, due to improved cross-river cooperation to access the opportunities offered by Moldova’s external trade arrangements, contributing to an environment of trust and cooperation across the river. The project will envisage provision of methodological and practical assistance in establishing long-term trade links and promotion of export; support to existing and creation of new mico-, small and medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and, and as a result, creation of new jobs, in particular for vulnerable groups. These goals will be achieved through support to cross-river exchange of information, knowledge, experience and understanding of the opportunities provided by DCFTA to companies from the Transnistria region. Activities will also include learning from the successful experience of businesses from Eastern and Central Europe.
Current competition is launched to select a national consultant to coordinate the implementation of the above-mentioned services that will be provided to the selected appx.20 beneficiaries of the AdTrade Project.
Scope of work
The Business Development Consultant for export-led companies (hereinafter National Consultant) will provide consistent and comprehensive support to the project team in regard to implementing the project activities related to business development services for selected companies on both banks. In particular, he/she will assess the needs, articulate the business development support, coordinate the provision of the business development services by the third parties selected by UNDP, monitor and report the progress in implementation of the services to the selected companies from the both banks of Nistru river.
For detailed information, please refer to Annex 1 – Terms of Reference.
Requirements for experience
The National Consultant is expected to comply with the following qualification criteria:
Education:
- University degree in Marketing, International Economic Relations, Business Administration, or other relevant fields. Specialized certificates in or Export Management would constitute an advantage.
Experience:
- At least 10 years of professional experience in business consulting and development;
- At least three (3) years of experience in the area of export promotion;
- Experience working in/with companies originated from Left Bank of Nistru River (Transnistria region) and knowledge of the Transnistrain region import/export particularities, will be considered an important asset;
- Experience working in/with international organizations, including the UN Agencies will be considered an advantage;
Competencies:
- In depth knowledge of export/import procedures, in particular under DCFTA regulations;
- Proven experience in offering capacity development and consulting for SMEs;
- Demonstrated interpersonal and diplomatic skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and to present ideas clearly and effectively;
- Proven report writing skills, including development of Terms of Reference with specific focus on development business services;
- Fluency in Romanian and Russian and working knowledge of English language;
Documents to be included
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
- Cover letter, stating the interest and qualifications for the assignment;
- Financial proposal with daily professional fee and total lump sum for the assignment;
- Duly completed P-11 form or CV indicating the contact details of at least 2 referees;
- Copies of Professional Certificates if available.
- Offeror's Letter confirming Interest and Availability.
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