Leading key strategic projects in the field of Industry (Trade, private sector development, markets) and Green Transition (Energy, Circular Economy, Advisory services). Projects span across evaluations, studies, impact assessment or technical assistance. Approximately 50% of your role is delivering projects and overseeing project delivery teams) and 50% of your time will be dedicated to supporting acquisitions and winning work.
Development and maintenance of existing market areas and / or products as well as opening and developing new markets and products for the portfolio and across the company.
Support of the portfolio in strengthening its strategic partnerships and further develop our pool of partners, universities and associates.
Wat vragen wij?
Bachelor’s degree in a subject relevant to the work areas (Economics/Trade) of the Resilient Economies Team
Post graduate, professional or vocational qualification in a subject relevant to the work areas of Resilient Economies
Minimum 6 years of experience in working on topics related to International Trade, Private Sector Development and Entrepreneurship
Experience in leading and managing projects in the field of trade, entrepreneurship, private sector development, impact finance for EU institutions and international donors relevant for the Resilient Economies sector.
Experience with best practices in social and/or environmental sustainability, environmentally sensitive, gender-responsive, and/or youth-focused trade and private sector development approaches is strongly preferred. Experience with industrial policy, value chains, or the agri sector are a plus.
Understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods, incl. survey design and implementation, and data analysis methodologies
Strong writing and analytical capacity
Data analysis and modelling skills, incl. familiarity with data analysis languages and tools (e.g. R, STATA, SQL, etc)
Strategic thinking and problem solving
High level cross cutting expertise in various methodologies research, evaluations and TA
Negotiation and stakeholder management
Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Financial management and accounting particularly commercial know-how in reducing project slippage
Wat bieden wij?
An international organisation with highly motivated staff
An organisation motivated to work on key societal challenges
A large degree of freedom and flexibility
An organisation that welcomes new ideas
A salary based on your background and experience
An excellent and flexible pension scheme
We are employee owned and offer the opportunity to buy company shares
30 annual leave days and possibility to buy and sell leave days
A hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home and from elsewhere