SME Business Development Advisor (LICA 8)
Organizational Context
The International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint agency of the UN and WTO, supports trade-related technical cooperation in developing countries. The Green and Inclusive Value Chains section focuses on sustainable market-driven solutions. This role supports the Eswatini Government's development objectives, particularly in agriculture and agri-business value chains, funded by the European Development Fund.
Job Purpose
This role aims to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) business development initiatives within Eswatini. The primary focus is on coordinating projects, delivering capacity-building programs, and monitoring progress to foster sustainable business growth. The position contributes to strengthening productive, processing, promoting, and marketing capabilities within selected value chains, aligning with national development strategies and the ITC's Alliances for Action approach to enhance resilience and competitiveness of MSMEs.
Responsibilities
The SME Business Development Advisor will facilitate the development, implementation, and coordination of assigned programs and projects. This includes monitoring and analyzing project development and implementation, with a specific focus on capacity-building activities for SMEs, Business Support Organizations (BSOs), and Financial Institutions (FIs). The role involves conducting research, analyzing data, and preparing reports to identify issues and recommend corrective actions. Additionally, the advisor will provide substantive support for coordination and evaluation functions, assist in planning workshops, and contribute to the preparation of various written outputs, including partnership agreements and reports. The position also entails supporting outreach activities and participating in field missions.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of experience in project/programme management or administration is required. Experience with development projects in Eswatini, working with international organizations, or in MSME and value chain development is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Teamwork, Communication, Client Orientation, project/programme management, data analysis, research, report writing, capacity building, stakeholder engagement.