Trade Advisor
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Business Administration, Economics, Sales / Marketing, Advisor / Individual Consultant
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
The holder of the Trade Advisor position will support the implementation of the project component #5 on export promotion, providing technical advisory services to MOC and other target private and public sector actors, for an improved export policy and promotion framework for Cambodia with focus on LDC graduation assessment, and SME export promotion to the EU and ASEAN.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Advisory on SME Export Promotion
- Co-manage the Export Lab, providing technical support and export promotion services to 31 Cambodian SMEs.
- Coordinate and manage the Cashew and Pepper Forum in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and other partner organizations.
- Oversee and manage subcontracted experts and international consulting consortiums to ensure effective service delivery.
- Lead the development of strategic and operational work plans for the implementation of project activities.
- Supervise the planning and execution of events, training programs, workshops, and consultant missions.
- Represent the project at expert forums, seminars, conferences, and other trade-related events.
- Provide technical guidance and content support for the project's public relations, communications, and outreach activities.
- Liaison with Project Partners and Stakeholders
- Serve as the primary liaison between the project and the Ministry of Commerce, particularly the Export Promotion Task Force.
- Manage the correspondence with project partners in writing and on the phone in
- English and Khmer
- Attend to and follow-up on project partner requests and inquiries
- Prepare meetings with project partners and other stakeholders
- Coordinate communication with internal (GIZ) and external stakeholders
- Event Organisation
- Design technical exchange and capacity development events to support the partner's work agenda in line with the project's logical framework
- Mobilise all stakeholders for such events through briefings, invitations, and follow-up communication
- Oversee procurement of adequate event locations and logistical preparation of the events with support of the project's administrative assistant
- Draft speaking points and guiding questions for opening remarks, panel debates and working groups at the events
- Take over and/or coordinate moderation roles at the events
- Coordinate the documentation of the events and seek follow-up dialogue with project partners
- Other Duties
- Contribute to the project's knowledge management on MS Teams and other
- internal systems
- Monitor project results in the trade facilitation and trade policy components and indicator achievement per the project's logical framework
- Assist in preparing yearly work plans (including financial planning)
- Participate in other corporate and team activities (e.g. working groups on topics of corporate relevance, staff meetings, and team retreats)
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Good
- Khmer - Good
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree in A relevant field (e.g. Business Administration, International Trade, Economics, etc.)
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Professional experience and relevant expertise in economic policy, project management in development cooperation, and engagement with Cambodian government officials
- Professional and/or academic experience with Export Promotion
- Good knowledge and understanding of trade-related politico-economic developments in Cambodia
- Good IT skills and good command of English and Khmer languages
Soft Skills
- Proven ability to manage complex processes with multiple stakeholders, staff, and international contractors
- Proven intercultural and diplomatic skills, including experience in dealing with international government partners as well as with private sector stakeholders
- Proven moderation and facilitation skills
