Manager of Major Project Component Component on Improving competitiveness of MSMEs

Manager of Major Project Component

Component on Improving competitiveness of MSMEs

1. Required qualifications, competences and experience

Qualifications

• University degree (master) in a relevant field of work (economics, social sciences, political science or equivalent)

Professional experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience of working in the field of private sector development, MSME promotion, business planning, business management, market intelligence, value chains, business linkages, certification, access to finance etc.
• Experience in supporting BDS providers for MSME, including capacity development and ecosystem development
• Knowledge of instruments of MSME promotion, business planning, value chain promotion, certification, access to finance etc.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in international development cooperation
• Knowledge of and experience in project management and human resources management
• Ability to interact with public and private decision-makers
• Ability to facilitate discussion forums and expert meetings
• Fluency in writing, reading and speaking in English and Arabic, Knowledge of German language will be an advantage
• Strong communication and management skills

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Detailed knowledge of the national economy, economic sectors and the national and international business community
• Social, intercultural understanding and interest, flexibility, ability to work in a team, sense of diplomacy, ability to work in a politically sensitive environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment, both independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and able to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high quality work products
• Willingness to up-skill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures will be agreed with management
• Computer literacy (MS Windows: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams and Internet)
   

2. Responsibilities

The position holder is responsible for the following:

• Supporting the Project Manager (AV) as Deputy in the project implementation and representation
• As Head of Component 3, responsible for the implementation of Output 3 activities on “Improving the competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) in selected economic sectors” (Output 3)
• As member of the project management team responsible for budgeting, operational planning, administration and controlling of the interventions in Output 3
• Management of technical and administrative staff
• Ensuring the achievement of project objectives, proper monitoring and reporting of project outcomes against project indicators in the area of MSME promotion (Output 3)
• Cooperation management in Component 3, establishment of partnerships and financial agreements with local partner organisations, creation of a support network of public and private support institutions
• Establishing synergies and ensuring good collaboration with other field of activities within the project, as well as with relevant projects under the GIZ umbrella and those of other donors.
• Supporting the development of a monitoring and evaluation concept for the project
• Supporting the development of information and communication products
• Contributing to innovation and knowledge management.

In this context, the position holder fulfils the following tasks:

3. Tasks

1. Scope of Tasks

The main tasks of position holder include:

• Support the work of the external consulting firm contracted to developing the assessment studies on sector selection (Output 1), specifically with regard to the identification of economic growth potentials and future perspectives for MSME promotion, in close coordination with the technical advisor responsible for the coordination of Output 1.
• Support the identification of support measures to strengthen MSME in selected sectors and regions
• Establish cooperation agreements with possible partner organisations capable of developing and implementing the identified MSME support measures
• Identify and contract international short-term experts for the development of specific training measures and/or advisory services
• Support partner organizations in developing business models for offering business development services (BDS)
• Develop and disseminate a compilation of good practices for effective and sustainable MSME support measures
• Initiate and facilitate dialogue formats with public and private institutions to improve framework conditions for MSME promotion in the selected sectors and regions
• Manage assigned staff

Description of project: The aim of the project is to improve the employment situation of young Lebanese adults, women and people with disabilities in selected pilot regions (Beirut and Mount Lebanon).

The project has 3 outputs:

1. employment potentials for young adults, and women and people with disabilities are identified.
2. employability of young adults, women and people with disabilities is improved.
3. the competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in selected employment-relevant sectors is improved.