Expert in Inclusive Growth

Description:

Introduction:

Ramboll Finland Oy is currently implementing PROPEMCE The Programme to Enhance Small Enterprise growth of Nicaragua through the Development of Existing Value Chains financed by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. The general objective of the Project is to contribute to inclusive and sustainable growth of the private sector in Nicaragua, enhancing the position of small enterprises and improving the inclusion and participation of women and indigenous populations in five selected value chains.

We are urgently looking for a successor for our present Expert in Inclusive Growth within the project.

The remaining work period is for one position between May 2011 and July 2012

It is advantageous if the expert can start work immediately.

Qualifications and professional experience required:

• Masters degree in economics, social sciences, agriculture, or development studies;
• Knowledge of Value Chain methodologies (preferably Wood/Furniture, Roots and Tubers, Cheese, Vegetables, Tourism);
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistics and experience in processing and analysis of statistical data using quantitative and qualitative analysis;
• Experience with project development, project management, and monitoring and evaluation, preferably in the field of M4P and Inclusion;
• Knowledge of the concept of decent work and the crosscutting themes of the programme;
• Good understanding of the national framework and coordination with other relevant programming in Nicaragua;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Excellent drafting and writing skills in both Spanish and English languages;
• Willingness to participate in the programme activities of ProPemce.

Experience:

• Ten years experience in the development and implementation of projects;
• Ten years experience on analysis, programme planning, or programme implementation in socioeconomic issues, particularly those related to value chains, markets systems, M4P, Inclusion, poverty, cross-cutting issues (gender, environmental sustainability, governability);
• Proven experience in gathering, processing and analysis of information;
• Experience in knowledge management, particularly in the preparation of knowledge products for international cooperation;
• Experience working with international cooperation;
• Experience in working with government officials, NGOs, private sector and business community.

Applications:

Please send your updated CV to Ms. Marjo Paavola and Mr. Ross Snell at your earliest convenience, however at the latest by 25 April 2011 to the e-mail address: marjo.paavola@ramboll.fi with a copy to Mr. Ross Snell: ross.snell@ramboll.fi