Проект ПРОМІС оголошує конкурс на посаду Координатора(ки) ініціатив з розвитку малого та середнього підприємництва / грант-менеджера(ки). Дедлайн - 1 березня 2019 р. (далі - англ.).  

Background

The Ukraine Partnership for Local Economic Development and Democratic Governance Program (PLEDDG) is a development program funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada (GAC) – that Federation of Canadian Municipalities is implementing from 2015 till 2021. The FCM is the national voice for Canadian municipal government. FCM is dedicated to improving the quality of life in all communities by promoting strong, effective and accountable municipal governments.

The PLEDDG Program aims to strengthen Ukraine’s municipal sector by increasing capacities in sixteen (16) cities to advance local democracy and economic development, by creating a more enabling local environment for small and medium enterprise development, and by facilitating decentralization of authorities and integrated development planning at the local, regional and national level. More about PLEDDG at http://pleddg.org.ua/ua/.

Major Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Expert in Business Development, the SME Initiatives Coordinator will work in direct collaboration with members of Ukraine-based PLEDDG team in Kyiv to improve the capacity of partner cities to create a favourable enabling environment for SMEs with a focus on women entrepreneurs and environmentally friendly business. The SME Initiatives Coordinator will also work in consultation with PLEDDG project team based in Ottawa and various Canadian consultants and volunteers.

Working in partnership with Ukrainian and Canadian partners, the SME Initiatives Coordinator will lead, administer, and coordinate grant initiatives, which aim to support local economic development and SME business growth in 16 Ukrainian cities under the auspices of the PLEDDG project.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide advisory assistance in designing small and medium enterprise support projects and preparing applications to the Small and Medium Enterprise Support Fund:

• assist partner cities in producing and submitting applications and project proposals to the Small and Medium Enterprise Support Fund;
• coordinate the selection process of applications and project proposals submitted to the SME Fund;
• monitor compliance with criteria for financing from the Small and Medium Enterprise Support Fund;
• participate in organizing and providing partner city representatives with training in and consultations on using the Small and Medium Enterprise Support Fund;
• ensure efficient communication regarding project financing and implementation terms and conditions (collection of concepts and completed applications, informing applicants about the selection results, collection of documents for registering selected projects as recipients);
• conduct review and analysis of SME development project budgets at the project selection stage to ensure reasonableness and allowability of expenses;
• prepare the drafts of project implementation agreements.

2. Coordinate implementation of projects financed by the PLEDDG Small and Medium Enterprise Support Fund:

• consult partner cities on the ongoing matters related to project implementation;
• monitor results of SME development project implementation;
• review and edit information materials for the supported SME development projects to ensure their compliance with the PLEDDG requirements in consultation with the Manager on Communications and Knowledge Management;
• ensure preparation and timely submission of interim and final narrative reports by project partners.

3. Participate in developing measures aimed to strengthen the partner city capacity to create favourable conditions for small and medium business development:

• acquire source data on small and medium enterprises, particularly analyse applicable laws and regulations affecting the development of small and medium businesses in every partner city;
• participate in development of new business services which encourage and stimulate growth of small and medium enterprises, incorporate gender equality and environmental sustainability priorities, with a particular focus on women, youth and internally displaced persons;
• participate in designing, development and monitoring strategies, programs and initiatives, aimed at small and medium business growth;
• prepare consolidated reports on activities conducted in partner cities and ensure collection and timely submission of reports and financial documentation by Project partners and service providers (jointly with regional coordinators and other Project team members).

4. Perform other tasks, falling in line with the major purpose of the position. 

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in grant design and administration related to business development and local economic development.
• Strong knowledge of processes and tools associated with local governance and SME development (business development, policy, legislation, best practices, public-private partnerships, etc.)
• Higher education in a relevant discipline.
• Able to function in a dynamic, high-pressure environment with multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Able to demonstrate maturity in all interactions with colleagues within the office, as well as with the project partners and stakeholders.
• Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other office operation related software.
• Experience working with information and communication technology in a development context.
• Work experience with the projects of international technical assistance and/or grant management would be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to communicate with local stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of activities.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English (spoken, writing skills). 

In order to apply for this position, please provide a cover letter and CV with “PLEDDG SME Initiatives Coordinator” in the subject line to [email protected] by March 1, 2019.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.