SOGEROM is a consultancy based in Luxembourg working on long-term and short-term projects for donors, mainly the European Commission (EC).
For the latters, we are member of various groupings accredited by to execute worldwide short-term missions.
We are looking for experts that may be interested by a comprehensive study on cross-border investment in the COMESA region.
Hope this mission could catch your expectations and interest.
OBJECTIVE OF THE MISSION
To promote reforms in macroeconomic policy, improve legislation, the institutional setup and financial measures (the rules of the game) relating to the enabling environment of the private sector in ACP countries and/or regions.
The mission will take place in the COMESA Region.
The intended commencement date is 1st July 2011 and the period of implementation of the contract will be
5 months from this date.
PROFILE OF EXPERTS REQUESTED
2 Experts are required for this mission.
Key expert 1: Team Leader (55 working days)
- Advanced University degree in Economics, International trade law, Business Administration, or equivalent
- Fluent in English (written, spoken, understanding), French will be an asset
- A minimum of 10 years and preferably more than 15 years of relevant professional experience on business environment reforms and investment policies, of which at least 3 years proven track record on international aid projects and 5 years of international consulting experience.
- Long and significant exposure to ACP issues (political, economic and social) and more specifically to those of the COMESA region.
- Significant and broad experience in private sector development issues, particularly in the business environment area and investment frameworks.
Working experience in developing countries on several of the following areas:
- Must have in-depth knowledge in private sector development, particularly in relation to business environment issues and investment analysis and frameworks.
- Good knowledge of Investment development issues in Africa.
- Good knowledge of investment context in some of the COMESA countries.
- Familiar with Private sector development support programmes and donors practices.
- Familiar with regional economic integration, Public-Private Dialogue.
Key expert 2: Economist (50 working days)
- Advanced University degree in Economics, Public administration, International Development Studies or equivalent
- Fluent in English (written, spoken, understanding), French will be an asset
- Preferably 10 years of relevant professional experience in the fields of public management, development management and international development, of which at least 8 years in developing countries
- Long and significant exposure to ACP issues (political, economic and social)
- Significant and broad experience in private sector development issues and investment frameworks
- Demonstrated skills regarding the organisation, animation of seminars/workshops on investment promotion matters notably for non-technical audience
- Must have in-depth knowledge and a practical experience of investment promotion programmes
DEADLINE
If you are interested, thanks to send us a CV with emphasis on the elements above, as far as possible. In any case, thanks to send us an updated version of your CV .
However, if you consider not being available/qualified for this mission but know colleagues with the required profile that may be interest by this opportunity, thanks to forward us their contact details.
Feel free to contact us for any further inquiry related to this mission or SOGEROM
Best regards / Salutations distinguées / Atentamente
Simon
SOGEROM SA
Tel +352-26300675
Skype ID: sogerom
Fax +352-26103956
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