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Senior Sector-Specific Export Consultants

JADE Project is looking for Senior Sector-Specific Export Consultants in the following sectors:
(Chemicals, Cosmetics, Plastics, Rubbers, and Engineering ‘Home-Appliances’). 

Scope of Work

The consultant will be working with JADE selected SMEs to determine the appropriate sales channels to export to the EU in addition to the needed product development measures to enhance the quality of the exported products.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in international trade, business marketing, economics, international business, industrial engineering or a degree equivalent to that. A well-recognized qualification in marketing will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent communication skills, reporting, and writing skills.
  • Fully proficient in software packages (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Fluency in English Languages is required, additional EU languages such as French, German, Italian, Spanish is a plus.

General Professional Experience

  • At least 10 years of demonstrated industrial sector practical experience, including an understanding of the importance of production processes for exporters, quality, standards and other requirements as well as and rules of origin, a great practical experience in the sector is a plus.

Specific Professional Experience

  • In particular, at least 5 years of experience in services trade including issues related to harmonization and recognition of market access.
  • Familiar with the national trade policies/agreements, requirements and limitations.
  • Has strong trade support network locally and externally in targeted markets in the EU.
  • Excellent understanding of the needs of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs).
  • Strong experience in export development and strategies.
  • Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders.
  • Excellent report writing skills, including the ability to synthesize ideas and present these in a clear and consistent manner understandable to non-specialist stakeholders.
  • Previous work experience with Government agencies and/or donor-funded projects will be considered as an asset.
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