Job Description
– Provide technical assistance as required in contract negotiation between MSMEs/cooperatives and large companies, traders or financial institutions;
– Facilitate business linkages and value chains to ensure smooth market access and removal of middlemen transaction costs,
– Supervise, advise and support cooperatives and MSMEs on the establishment of business programs supported through various Government or donors’ Programs;
– Elaborate and coordinate the implementation of mechanisms meant to raise local population’s awareness on the existing business opportunities in the sector and facilitate MSMEs in the organization of events meant to showcase and market their products;
– Maintain and manage an updated database of MSMEs/Cooperatives, and large companies, traders or financial institutions operating within the sector;
– Implement, in collaboration with key stakeholders, tailored capacity building programs meant to upgrade MSMEs and cooperatives business skills, livelihood and technology;
– Produce regular analytical reports on the MSMEs and Cooperatives in the sector;
– Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
