Business Expert
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Vacancy
| Background | ||
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In 2017, based on the request from the Office of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic in Osh province (OPRGKR), the POiB supported the Entrepreneurship Support Centre (ESC) in Osh, by providing consultation services to entrepreneurs in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ). Objective To contract local business experts from Osh, Batken and Jalal-Abad to provide entrepreneurs with support and trainings in developing and determining profitability of their business. |
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| Tasks and Responsibilities | ||
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The selected local business experts will be required to provide the following services: • Guidance and support to entrepreneurs in developing a feasibility study of businesses, calculating business-related expenses, and determining the profitability of the business; • Mentoring and training the ESC staff to contribute to the self-sufficiency and sustainability of the ESC; • Conducting meetings and seminars in the southern regions with participation of entrepreneurs and other stakeholders. Deliverables • Consultations and support to entrepreneurs in developing a feasibility study of businesses, calculating business-related expenses, and determining the profitability of the business; • Monthly reports on the support provided to the employees of the ESC and local entrepreneurs, as well as on other conducted activities; • Copies of all above mentioned deliverables have to be submitted to the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek before payment of the each installment. For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, please see: https://www.osce.org/programme-office-in-bishkek. |
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| Necessary Qualifications | ||
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• University degree in economics, public or business management or equivalent in a relevant discipline. A Master Degree or MBA would be an advantage; • At least 5 years of experience working as a local business expert; • Proven experience in dealing with private sector development and public-private cooperation and conducting business assessments; good general knowledge of the Kyrgyz Republic regulatory system issues; some comparative international experience would be an advantage; • Good analytical skills, including familiarity with business practices and economic methods; • Excellent interpersonal skills; able to relate easily and openly with government officials and private sector; • Good report writing skills; • Ability in providing analytical and advisory services; • Good computer skills; • Fluent in Russian and Kyrgyz languages; good understanding of English language (reading, writing and speaking); |
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| Required competencies | ||
Core values
Core competencies
Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities)
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| Remuneration Package | ||
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The remuneration will be based on the current OSCE consultancy rates. |
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| How To Apply | ||
| We strongly encourage applicants to use the online application system at https://jobs.osce.org/. Applications received after the published deadline and/or in a different format will not be considered. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates to apply to become a part of the organization. Please note that in the event of invitation for interview/test, the OSCE is unable to reimburse costs incurred. Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process. |