PROJECT NAME (ref No): Business incubators enabled to provide high value services to SMEs, EuropeAid/138923/IH/SER/RS

Published: 25.07.2018.

Deadline for Submission: 13.09.2018.

Project description: The overall objective of the project is to increase the competitiveness and innovation of start-up companies.

The purpose of this Project is to improve capacities of business incubators to provide high value added services to start-ups.

Position: Key expert 1: BI management expert/Team Leader

The Team Leader will be responsible for the day to day management of the project, including the planning, coordination of the various inputs, ensuring outputs are delivered and the overall quality of the services provided is maintained. The Team Leader will have overall responsibility for the smooth running and timely implementation of the project and the efficient use of project funds. In addition, the Team Leader will be responsible for coordination with the principle stakeholders and networks locally, nationally, regionally and internationally. The Team Leader will need to play a lead role in project implementation. At the same time, the Team Leader, as an expert, will have a leading role in implementation of the activities encompassed within the Activity 2 – Upgrading Bis’ services. Minimum required input from the Team Leader should not be lower than 350 and higher than 450 working days, out of which, a minimum of 95% of working days will be utilized in the beneficiary country, actively working with the staff of the Beneficiary Institution. Team leader must be fluent in English language (both written and spoken) and computer literate.

Qualification and skills

  • Level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 3 years preferably in the field of business, economy and/or management and similar;

General professional experience

  • At least 10, preferably 15, years of professional experience in the field of provision of business development services to enterprises;

Specific professional experience

  • At least 5, preferably 7 years of professional experience in the field of establishment and/or operation of Bis;
  • Professional experience as a team leader on at least one TA project in the fields related to the subject of this contract, (similar value and nature to this contract);
  • Experience of at least 2 years in BI management would be considered as an asset/advantage: