National consultant on improvement of content plan for the State Institution "Business Incubators"

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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
Vacancy number: VNTAJC00740
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Economic and Environmental Affairs
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Dushanbe
Date of issue: 26 February 2021
Deadline for application: 19 March 2021 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		Development of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) is one the priorities of the Republic of Tajikistan in increasing the economic growth which is also a vital goal in the National Development Strategy 2030 of the Republic of Tajikistan. In 2018, upon Decree of the President of Tajikistan, the State Institution “Business Incubator” (BI) was established under the State Committee on Investment and Property Management responsible for development and support of private sector. The BI has also its regional office in the regions of Tajikistan to ensure balanced support throughout whole country and inclusive economic participation. In this regard, the OSCE will support the BI in improving its capacities to improve the business process and enhancing co-operation with other relevant stakeholders. Objective Enhancing the attractiveness of the SI “BI” events in Dushanbe and regions in terms of content development and improving co-operation of the SI “BI” with all relevant entrepreneurship-related stakeholders in Tajikistan.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision of the POiD Economic Officer and Deputy Director of the SI “BI” will be responsible for the following: Develop the content plan for the activities of Business Incubator; Support in conducting the SWOT analysis and elaborate preliminary recommendations for improving the business process; Analyse and improve attractiveness of business events; Reach new partners for co-operation enhancement with international organizations, start-upers and private sector; Organize “Open Doors Day” event; Participate at the discussion panel, round tables with public organizations and actively contribute to discussion and provide relevant recommendations; Create database of popular speakers in the business society of the cities and country; Create quality standard for the content of Business Incubator; Provide relevant recommendation with regards to development of terms of references, the matrix and other related documents with – and other Business Incubator’s management; Submit the final report with all developed documentation. Deliverables and performance indicators The SWOT analyses conducted, recommendations based on the findings elaborated and presented to the stakeholders; Recommendations on attractiveness of business events and content-related information is developed; The Matrix of Content Plan for the Business Incubators developed; Recommendations on improving Content in Business Incubator is provided; Database of potential speakers and start-upers is developed; Submitted report on work done related to the assignment, comprising of detailed activities undertaken and outlining progress achieved in relation to the objectives of assignment, also stating challenges and constraints.

Necessary Qualifications

		Master’s Degree in management, economics, international relations or other relevant education; Minimum 4 years of proven experience in conducting analysis of business processes, management, previous experience in carrying out similar assignments is preferable; Experience and understanding of the principles of the business climate and knowledge in the field of business incubators and servicing the entrepreneurs; At least 4 years of demonstrated experience in working with the government institutions and private sector representatives; Ability to hold discussions with government officials, representatives of state agencies and the private sector; Having skills and knowledge to the modern information technologies and to the analysis of statistics data; Knowledge of the legal and normative documents requiring for establishments of the State Institutions, state owned enterprises and etc.; Good communication and analytical skills and excellent skills for preparation of reports; Knowledge of Tajik, English and Russian is mandatory.

Required competencies

		Core values Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work Core competencies Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

		The consultant will be remunerated commensurate with consultant¡¦s experience and qualifications in accordance with OSCE established rates. Applicants should indicate whether they wish to be included in the OSCE Roster of Consultants for similar assignments. Consultancy period: April – September 2021 (6 months) Location: Dushanbe

How To Apply

		If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/vacancies. Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered. Only those applicants who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post 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 from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the organization.