National Expert on B2B portal business development and acquisition

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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
Vacancy number: VNTAJC00650
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Economic and Environmental Affairs
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Dushanbe
Date of issue: 16 September 2019
Deadline for application: 27 September 2019 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		The State Unitary Enterprise “Tajinvest” has developed an online Business to Business (B2B) Portal for facilitating business in Tajikistan and attracting investments. The main goal of the Portal is to provide guidelines and information about how to conduct business and investments in Tajikistan and to give a platform for interaction of business stakeholders at all levels. In the framework of its Economic Affairs portfolio, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe will be supporting the State Unitary Enterprise (SEU) “TajInvset” under the State Committee on Investment and State Property Management to further develop and maintain the Business to Business Portal (B2B). It is vital for the project sustainability to provide up-to-date and comprehensive information about all aspects of business activities in Tajikistan, render assistance to all stakeholders and to find as many as possible subscribers to the portal in a very short period of time. For that purpose, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe is looking a highly qualified expert for Business to Business portal business development and acquisition. OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT: To contribute to develop the B2B portal business development strategy through the establishment of relevant partnerships and the acquisition of portal clients. Start of assignment: 07.10.2019 End of assignment: 15.12.2019

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Creating marketing material as well as presenting them to potential clients; Organization of/ taking part in presentation events; To identify and approach potential clients for the portal; Be familiar and to have the ability to work with business associations, private sector and investors both in Tajikistan and abroad to learn and research issues they face in doing business in order to tailor suitable approaches to them, i.a. be able to use modern marketing instruments to obtain information and be familiar with tools of customer client management; In coordination with SUE “Tajinvest”, to work with business associations, the private sector and investors on the benefits for joining the portal, and to give proper advice for the usage of the portals functions; Be able to search all relevant sources to collect useful information related to doing business in Tajikistan, including investing in Tajikistan. EXPECTED OUTPUT AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: Establishment of at least 5 strategic partnerships with key business stakeholders and acquisition of at least 200 potential clients for the Portal. REPORTS AND TIME SCHEDULE: Expert will submit a final report, comprising of detailing activities undertaken and outlining progress achieved in relation to the objectives of assignment, also stating challenges and constraints.

Necessary Qualifications

		Advanced Degree in Management, Economics, Marketing or equivalent; Minimum three years of relevant experience in public work for assistance and consulting in the field of entrepreneurship, investment, business or equivalent; Knowledge of tools for client acquisition; Understanding and knowledge of business and investment climate in Tajikistan; Advanced MS Office skills, especially MS PowerPoint 2016 and later; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Tajik and Russian, knowledge of English is an advantage; Ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data; Demonstrated communication skills and team-work; Ability to work independently and under time pressure; Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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.

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/. In case of technical difficulties with online application, please use the OSCE offline application form that can be downloaded at https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form. The completed application form along cover letter and recommendation letters should be submitted by e-mail to POiD-Recruitment@osce.org quoting the job title in the subject line. Applicants who do not submit a completed OSCE's format application form will not be considered. 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.