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Green Economy Sector LeadEmployer Palladium |
| Information on vacancy | |
| Period of publication | 14.11.2024 - 13.12.2024 |
| 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, co-design of 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. • Develop and implement technical concept notes for key activities, events, trainings, and other programs to advance the development of the sector. • Collaborate closely with the ICT, textile, and tourism sector leads to 1) support integration of green economy principles and ideas into their programming and to 2) co-design activities, partnerships, and events that will advance environmental mitigation across BSP's sectors. • 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 | Required Qualifications • Graduate degree in business, trade, economics, environmental studies, 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. • Professional networks and relationships with key stakeholders in the Uzbek and Central Asian green economy subsectors. • Ability to creatively design partnerships, events, and activities with key stakeholders including associations, SMEs, and government. • Fluency in English language, to include both strong written and oral communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Strong public and private networks in the green economy subsector 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 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. Duration/Nature of Role: 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 and is subject to funding. Location: This position will be located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. No relocation expenses will be provided. Project Overview: 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 Consulting LLC (SEGURA) 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. 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. If interested, please send a CV and cover letter to resumes@segura-co.net with "SEGURA – BSP Green" in the subject line by Tuesday, November 26. |
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