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Job Title: Task Manager on Development of Business Facilitation Centers

Project Title/Department: Business Forum of Uzbekistan (Phase II) (Project ID: 00076785)

Type of contract: SC-8 (full time)

Duration of the assignment: 6 months with possible extension

Duty station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Expected places of travel: Regions of Uzbekistan

Reports To: BFU Phase II Project Manager
 

Private sector is a key factor of sustainable economic development and is a source of wealth and competitiveness of the country. Private sector delivers important goods and services, provides jobs, generates revenue for public sector, and creates and maintains infrastructure. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan (CCI) is the largest business support institution with offices in every district of the country and is mandated by the law to promote rights and interests of private sector and facilitate creation of favorable business environment.

The Business forum of Uzbekistan (Phase 2) project works with CCI to contribute to private sector development by: (i) strengthening the capacity of the central office of CCI in the area of legislation analysis and monitoring; (ii) promoting public-private partnerships through awareness building, policy support and collaboration with other partners; (iii) strengthening the capacity of the CCI in improving the provision of information and advisory services to regional entrepreneurs through establishment of Business Facilitation Centers (BFCs); and (iv) build the capacity of CCI to promote inclusive market development, to identify and effectively support pro-poor business opportunities at sub-regional level.

As part of its activities the “Business Forum of Uzbekistan (Phase II)” project provides technical support in establishing BFC in several regions of Uzbekistan in the form of (i) strengthening the capacity of the CCI in improving the provision of information and advisory services for regional entrepreneurs; (ii) raise staff competences of the selected BFCs’ personnel through development of operations guidelines and manuals as well as conducting field specific trainings and workshops; (iii) develop new and improve current portfolio of business advisory services by BFCs taking into consideration urban/rural differences, level of business sector development, regional specialization, social and other indicators; (iv) strengthen capacity of BFCs in provision of legal support services to entrepreneurs and raising their legal awareness.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, Task Manager on Development of Business Facilitation Centers will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Be responsible for the satisfactory achievement and implementation of the project outputs related to creating and enhancing the capacities of Business Facilitation Centers network;
  • Be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate completion of all procedures related to room refurbishment, procurement of furniture and IT equipment for the implementation of BFCs in selected regions;
  • Be responsible for satisfactory completion of all activities related to development of unified information system and elaboration of its database content as well as ensure that the unified information system is fully functional and operates in the selected regions;
  • Facilitate cooperation and partnerships arrangements with relevant stakeholders and service providers to expand services and products offered to start ups and SMEs though BFC’s network;
  • Participate and coordinate activities aimed at elaboration and development of analytical papers on development of business services, needs assessment reports to reveal most demanded services in the selected regions, policy notes with recommendations on region-specific business development;
  • Work closely with BFC’s staff in the regions to identify and implement new services and products to be offered to start ups and SMEs though this network;
  • Facilitate and ensure development of new and improvement of current services provided by BFCs;
  • Plan and execute a program of trainings and workshops for the BFC’s staff and entrepreneurs in the regions;
  • Be responsible for preparation of operations guidelines and manuals for BFCs’ staff on providing interactive business support services;
  • Advise and execute activities directed at enhancing the capacities of CCI’s regional branches and BFC network;
  • Participate in planning and development of analytical reports, information brochures and other deliverables aimed at enhancing public awareness on business support activities of BFCs; Contribute in organizing various PR events including roundtable discussions, workshops, Business Forums, exhibitions and trainings;  
  • Plan and implement the work in accordance with the overall work-plan using both human and financial resources available in the most effective/efficient way;
  • Assist the Project Manager in identifying partnership strategies with initiative stakeholders;
  • Advise on and contribute to improvement of Project activities;
  • Facilitate knowledge and best practice sharing between project, UNDP CO, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, partner projects, government, private sector and other development partners, participate in relevant networks and meetings of practitioners;
  • Ensure compliance with UNDP and Chamber of Commerce and Industry procedures;
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Competencias

Corporate Competencies: 
  • Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
 
Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
  • Shares knowledge and experience
  • Encourages office staff to share knowledge and contribute to UNDP Practice Areas
  • Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
 

Development and Operational Effectiveness

  • Ability to perform a variety of specialized activities related to financial resources management, including formulating budgets, reporting and monitoring
  • Demonstrates ability to identify problems and propose solutions
  • Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
  • Uses information/databases/other management systems
 
Leadership and Self-Management
  • Focuses on result for the client
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
  • Demonstrates openness to change
  • Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

  • University degree in economics, public policy, business administration, finance and other related fields
  • At least 3 years relevant working experience, preferably in private sector, research institutions or government organizations with focus on business related issues
  • Proficiency in Russian, Uzbek and English languages
 
Others:
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Good communication and networking skills, ability to work in a team
  • Ability to meet deadlines under pressure in a result-oriented environment
  • Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
 

Application Process:


All interested and qualified candidates are required to apply on-line through the UNDP website at www.undp.uz. The UNDP will only accept applications submitted on-line.

Please ensure that before making on-line application you have completed the UNDP Personal History Form (P11). The electronic version of the P11 can be downloaded from http://www.undp.uz (Vacancies Section). The completed (P11) further to be uploaded while applying on-line.

The deadline for submission of application is COB, 27 August, 2012. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date (27 August, 2012) will not be given consideration. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

For more detailed information about UNDP Uzbekistan please visit our website at www.undp.uz. UNDP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified female candidates, people with disabilities, and minorities are highly encouraged to apply. UNDP Balance in Manage Policy promotes achievement of gender balance among its staff at all levels.

The position is open for Uzbekistan citizens only