Dear Expert,
The Danish Technological Institute is looking for 2 experts for the Support Mission for the Formulation of the new Lao Trade and Economic Support Programme under MIP 2011-2013.
The tentative starting date is November 1 for a team of two experts, 1 senior (TL), 1 junior, for 28/18 days respectively - as per the below profile descriptions.
If you are interested in become one of our candates please contact me as soon as possible. My deadline for your CV is October 3, so please contact me for ToR and CV-exchange on e-mail maj@dti.dk as soon as possible.
Kind regards,
Marianne Jessing
Danish Technological Institute -
www.dti.dkExpert 1-Minimum required qualifications and skills:- Master degree or equivalent in economics, international trade, business administration or other relevant social sciences disciplines such as international development and political science with specialisation in international trade and development;
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience;
- Demonstrable experience of economic analysis, formulation of economic development policies in developing countries in particular in the areas related to regional economic integration and multilateral trading system;
- Demonstrable experience in providing trade-related technical assistance to enhance capacity of public authorities in developing countries, in particular the recent WTO acceded countries and the countries in transition;
- Demonstrable experience of policy development to improve investment climate that support private sector development, enhance competitiveness of SMEs;
- Demonstrable experience in working with a programme-based approach on aid for trade; Demonstrable experience in designing or implementing trade-related assistance projects funded or co-funded by the EU;
- Good knowledge of WTO and ASEAN Economic Community and status of the implementation of key ASEAN agreements on trade, services and investment;
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills; Excellent written and spoken English;
- Excellent presentation and communication skills (compatible with the cultural customs of the host country.
Desirable qualifications and skills- Experience in working with Enhanced Integrated Framework;
- Familiarity with Lao PDR's status of economic and social development ;
- Knowledge of trade reform, private sector and SME development context of Lao PDR;
- Sensitivity to the cultural and political context of Laos PDR.
Expert 2 - Minimum required qualifications and skills:- Demonstrable experience of sustainable development activities that link trade and private sector activities to environment and gender equality;
- Master degree in agro-economy, business administration or other relevant social sciences disciplines such as international development and political science with specialisation in international trade and development;
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience;
- Demonstrable experience of industrial analysis, sector policy and value chain development for domestic consumption and export-oriented products from LDCs;
- Demonstrable experience of supporting LDCs to improve market access for international trade;
- Demonstrable experience of supporting SMEs, business associations/groups to improve their capacity and business intermediaries to improve their services to business operators;
- Familiarity with Lao PDR's status of economic and social development, development policy, government structure and level private sector development;
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills; Excellent written and spoken English;
- Excellent presentation and communication skills (compatible with the cultural customs of the host country).
Desirable qualifications and skills- Good knowledge of WTO and ASEAN Economic Community and status of the implementation of key ASEAN agreements on trade, services and investment; Experience in working with Enhanced Integrated Framework and a programme-based approach on aid for trade;
- Experience in designing or implementing trade related assistance projects funded or co-funded by EU;
