Team Leader/Key Expert (m/f/d) for ASEAN Regional Integration Support Programme- Indonesia Trade-Related Assistance (ARISE Plus-Indonesia)

The Team Leader will be the primary contact for the EU as the Contracting Authority as well as for the Government Indonesia and the involved institutions. She/he will be expected to provide leadership to the Project Team, take responsibility for the coordinated and efficient implementation of the various components and manage the work of the expert team. The Team Leader will work closely with target groups and partners, under the authority of the EU Delegation.

Qualifications and skills:

• Master’s Degree in business, economics, law or another relevant field, preferably with a focus on trade;
• Ability to understand the political environment and build strong relationships with the government, national authorities and institutions to achieve results;
• Proven track record of professional experience in managing multicultural teams of technical specialists with strong facilitation, leadership and communication skills;
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written;

General professional experience:

• At least 10 years of professional experience in trade and investment policy implementation, among these at least five years in developing countries or emerging markets;
• At least 3 years of experience in managing international project teams;

Specific professional experience:

• Strong experience in reforming trade and investment regulation in developing countries;
• Solid track record in capacity development for senior governmental level with focus on trade and investment policy making, regulations on foreign direct investment and the negotiation of trade agreements;
• Strong experience in facilitating dialogue and interaction of multiple public and private sector stakeholders;
• Experience in Value Chain Development and Quality Assurance for Export Promotion is desired;
• Experience with EU-funded projects would be a strong asset;
• Experience in South Asia and specifically in Indonesia is desirable.

Please note that the European Union has not yet the detailed Terms of Reference for this project. Therefore, location, start date and duration of the projects as well as tasks of and requirements for the position may be subject to change.

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