Asistente Comercial

Organizational Context

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Colombia works with states and civil society to prevent drugs and crime from threatening security and development. The Alternative Development program, supported by UNOPS, focuses on strengthening the productive and commercial capacities of beneficiary organizations and communities affected by illicit crops, aiming for legal alternatives.

Job Purpose

The Commercial Assistant will support the Alternative Development program by strengthening the productive and commercial capacities of beneficiary organizations and communities. This role involves field work for logistical, documentary, and administrative follow-up of commercial and productive activities. The assistant will also contribute to information systematization, organization of technical documents, and logistical support for project acquisition and execution, ultimately aiding in the achievement of the program's strategic objectives and facilitating market access for beneficiaries.

Responsibilities

The Commercial Assistant will provide logistical and documentary support for product development and promotion, assisting in the creation of new products and the organization of related documentation. They will help gather information for marketing and advertising strategies and manage the logistics for marketing and sales activities. The role includes administrative and operational support for alliances, product development, and brand building, as well as operational tasks to improve profitability. Additionally, the assistant will support the organization of events for networking with stakeholders in public procurement and general trade, and manage documentation for supply chain models. Finally, they will assist in consolidating reports, manuals, and other project documents, and support the organization of terms of reference for agreements and procurement.

Work Experience

Required: Relevant support experience in commercialization processes, preferably for agricultural products. Desired: Basic knowledge of national food commercialization regulations, experience with vulnerable communities, regional knowledge, understanding of agricultural production systems, and experience with international cooperation agencies.

Skills

Administration, Commercial Finance, Commercial Management, Commercialization, Marketing, Project Management

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