Business Competitiveness Advisor
Business Competitiveness Advisor
Job Description and Requirements
BACKGROUND
The Jordan Economic Reform Activity Task Order 1 (ERA TO1) is a 5-year, $54 million program funded by USAID, aiming to support the Government of Jordan (GOJ) in identifying and implementing economic reform through coordination with the GOJ, the Jordanian and international private sector, other donors, and civil society. The ERA TO 1 will (1) advance economic reforms, (2) strengthen the business enabling environment, (3) increase exports and local, regional, and international investments, and (4) respond to emerging priorities.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Business Competitiveness Advisor will be responsible for project activities focused on engaging with the Secretariat, Government of Jordan ministries, and key private sector representatives to develop and assist businesses in Jordan to improve and/or adopt further competitive advantages.
DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage effective communication with entrepreneurs and business managers. Understand business opportunities and provide reasonable judgment for business propositions or ideas. Have deep understanding of enterprises buyer or end-market environment, identify challenges and develop solutions.
- Put efforts to strengthen the impact of assistance provided to a client, estimate the profitability of an activity, and work closely with clients to close transactions.
- Provide recommendations to Anchor Firms based on his studies to deliver the project or technical assistance objective/s.
- Establish trustful business relationship with all market chain players, provide continues advise and recommendations as necessary.
- Communicate on timely manners on project requirements and deadlines through the appropriate communication channels.
- Develop and maintain a robust professional network to seek for new opportunities, evaluate potential clients, and present program capabilities and services to the business community members as required.
- Gain the confidence of clients and help them pursue entering competitive business transactions with potentially high returns on investment.
- Analyze the Anchor Firm business setup/strategy or use available resources to help Jordan’s Anchor Firms to gain new competitive advantage/s.
- Review and provide recommendations to the Jordan Economic Vision to develop the innovation landscape for both the public and private sector.
- Work closely and timely with 3rd party consultants to deliver the agreed results.
- Contribute to and/or lead as assigned pitch decks, brief reports, and analysis for stakeholders.
- Ensure collaboration and coordination, sharing of information, needs, and progress across all functions and components of the project to implement as one team including but not limited to GESI, MEL, Communications, and all component team members.
- Contribute to and/or lead as assigned periodic planning documents, progress, and impact reports for USAID and other partners.
- Operate with integrity and assurance of confidentiality, commitment to excellence, compliance with all USAID rules and regulations, contractual requirements, and Chemonics policies, systems, and value.
- Other tasks as assigned by the Chief of Party and Chief Technical Officer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, international trade, or another relevant field.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum (5) years of experience in business, economics, or corporate banking.
- A high level of energy and professional commitment is essential for a business advisor to achieve agreed project targets.
- Prior experience large firm assessment or business development.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with culturally diverse staff.
- Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with Jordan’s operating environment.
- Strong Arabic and English communication skills (oral and written)
LOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT
The Business Competitiveness Advisor will be based in the ERA project office in Amman, Jordan.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications no later than Saturday, March 4, 2023
