Information on vacancy |
Period of publication |
08.04.2024 - 07.05.2024 |
Field of activity / position: |
Finance, accounting, consulting / Leading expert (specialist) |
Duties |
Support the launch and growth of high-impact SMEs in the green economy sector, including capacity-building, strategic partnerships via a Market Development Fund, and matchmaking with green-oriented Business Advisory Service Providers
-Improve the business enabling-environment and financing landscape for green SMEs, including engagement with the Government of Uzbekistan and financial institutions, particularly around lending and co-financing for investments in renewable energy
-Facilitate the development and strengthening of an inclusive workforce for green sector jobs (including curricula, training, skills development, etc.) with a strong focus on capacity-building and cultivating opportunities for women and girls.
-Provide cross-sectoral support for SME "green-ification," including advising SMEs to utilize sustainable, cost-effective processes and to better understand buyer preferences around sustainability and environmental impact.
-Contribute to the development of Annual Work Plans and other BSP deliverables, including supporting data collection and regular program reporting.
-Manage and oversee staff as needed.
-Support other activities or BSP priorities as directed. |
Requirements to the candidate |
Age: |
Irrelevant |
Gender: |
Irrelevant |
Residence: |
Tashkent |
Education: |
Higher |
Professional requirements |
-Bachelor's degree in business, trade, economics, international development, or other relevant field.
-A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in the green economy, including one or more of the key sub-sectors of green economy (renewable energy, circular economy, water and wastewater, etc.)
-Experience in establishing and strengthening productive and collaborative partnerships with international and local private sector actors, with a focus on developing the capacities of nascent, prospective sector entrants.
-Demonstrated skills in leadership and effective management, capacity-building, strategic thinking, and attention to detail/organization.
-Fluency in English language, to include both strong written and oral communication skills.
-Strong public and private networks in the green economy sector in Uzbekistan, the Middle East, U.S., and European business communities.
-Experience in one or more of the other key sectors of BSP: tourism, textiles, and ICT.
-Fluency in Uzbek and Russian. |
Working conditions |
Region |
Tashkent |
Employment |
Full |
Salary offered |
Negotiable |
Extra motivation |
SEGURA Consulting LLC (http://www.segura-co.net) is an international consulting firm specializing in advisory services to public and private sector clients in emerging markets. With a focus on economic growth and infrastructure reform, SEGURA has successfully implemented projects on behalf of USAID and other donors since 2002. Specifically, SEGURA is recruiting for a full-time, local Green Economy Sector Lead in Uzbekistan as part of the USAID Business Support Project, implemented by Palladium.
The Uzbekistan Business Support Project (BSP) focuses on enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in four key sectors: ICT, tourism, textiles, and the green economy. The goal of BSP is to foster sustainable and inclusive economic growth by strengthening SMEs and the business-enabling environment in these key sectors, while addressing barriers faced by women, youth, and underrepresented groups. |
Additional information |
Additional information: |
SEGURA seeks a Green Economy Sector Lead to provide technical assistance, partnership management, and implementation oversight to project activities related to green economy. Green economy is a unique sector that includes stand-alone subsectors (e.g. renewable energy, water and waste management, circular economy, green technology) and also encompasses cross-cutting considerations of how BSP's other sectors can incorporate and strengthen green practices and better adhere to environmental standards.
This is a full-time position that is expected to last until the project ends in 2028, although performance will be assessed on an annual basis.
This position will be located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. No relocation expenses will be provided.
If interested, please send a CV and cover letter to resumes@segura-co.net with "SEGURA – BSP Green" in the subject line by May 3. |
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