SME Development Consultant

  • Senior-level, Full-time staff position
  • Posted on 18 July 2012
  • Egypt
  • Closing on 17 August 2012

Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate discussion with different stakeholders to develop SME program
  • Develop SME development strategy with defined KPIs
  • Identify challenges or problems SMEs may face
  • Develop & implement detailed action plans for SME, complete with detailed activities, timelines, resource recommendations and milestones
  • Conduct on-site practical SME consultancies, plan and implement specific trainings and workshops
  • Advise and support the Project Management on conception and tracking of the annual work plans
  • Prepare relevant technical briefing papers, reports and status updates for the key management; ensure that all deliverables are aligned and aiming towards project’s goals

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • 8- 10 years of experience in the SME development in Egypt or elsewhere
  • Relevant University degree, postgraduate degree is preferable
  • Knowledge of SME development projects management and implementation;
  • Previous experience in donor projects
  • Experience and skills in training and transfer of knowledge (mentorship area)
  • Experienced in writing project reports; strategic and management plans
  • Extensive project management experience
  • Willingness to participate in field activities/surveys and travel
  • Excellent communication and facilitation and computer Skills;
  • Fluency of both English and Arabic languages is a must

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