Location : Sana'a, YEMEN
Application Deadline : 23-Sep-13
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required : Arabic English
Duration of Initial Contract : Three & half months
Background
Reporting System:
The Micro-Business advisor will work under the supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor.
Objectives of the duty:
The "3x6 employment generation approach" has been successfully implemented in post-conflict Burundi over the past years with the support from the Japanese Government. The UNDP “Youth Economic Empowerment Project” (YEEP) is implementing this new approach in Yemen. In Yemen, the approach has been tailored to contribute to conflict prevention by addressing demands by youth for immediate and sustainable employment through implementation of three main components: stabilization, ownership and sustainability. Income generation and building of capital by youth through rapid employment activities constitute Phase 1. During this first phase (2-6 month), participants receive business development training twice a week in complement to their income-generating activity (e.g. public works). Two thirds of the income will be saved and deposited into an account at Al-Amal Bank or Al-Kuraimi (micro-finance institution) with whom YEEP is partnering. Throughout the period of temporary employment, individuals are encouraged to initiate a business plan, or to form a group with others in joint ventures for the implementation of an economic activity. The individual’s/group’s capital is tripled through a grant. UNDP thus provides micro-SME’s with investment support and facilitates market expansion. A feasibility study, conducted in cooperation with business advisors, will confirm that any proposed project ideas are economically viable and access to a local market is ensured. UNDP is providing implementation support and mentorship to newly created businesses.
UNDP is partnering with the I-NGO ZOA in Arhab where the 3x6 intervention is focused on WASH. The business advisor's functions, in coordination with UNDP grant officers, will cover the beneficiaries in Arhab (70) in the process of graduation from Phase I to Phase II, and their business implementation in Phase II.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support youth entrepreneurs in developing their business plans, in coordination with the entrepreneurship trainers and the WASH expert;
- Conduct feasibility study of business plans;
- Support the kick-start of businesses;
- Visit and meet with youth beneficiaries to provide technical assistance for running businesses;
- Ensure timeliness and quality of activity implementation as per the business plan;
- Provide business advisory services to the entrepreneurs;
- Monitor business development/performance and report to the grant officer on the status;
- Conduct field business monitoring visits to entrepreneurs;
- Recommend actions for improvement of the entrepreneur businesses and increase their profitability;
- Liaise with MFIs to facilitate obtaining loans for the young entrepreneurs;
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Competencies
Competencies:
- Strong project management and financial analysis skills;
- Good understanding of business process;
- Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills a must;
- Hardworking, commitment, ability to communicate and self- motivated person;
- Good interpersonal Skill;
- Attention to details.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Degree qualifications in business-related studies required.
Experience:
- Minimum of five years field and technical experience with business development (special focus on micro-businesses is an asset), youth development, or entrepreneurship is required;
- Experience working with youth training and/or mentorship programs preferred.
- Good level of computer program (MS. Word & Excel).
Language Requirements:
- Fluent in Arabic and in English.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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