Marketing and Trade/ E-Commerce Specailist

Chemonics International seeks a Marketing and Trade/ E-Commerce Specialist for a newly awarded, USAID-funded project promoting economic growth in the West Bank and Gaza through expanded economic development, trade, commerce, and applied research. The five-year project has three main objectives:

• Objective 1: Facilitate Cooperative Exchange and Knowledge Sharing
• Objective 2: Foster New Markets
• Objective 3: Enhance the Capacity of Targeted Entities

We are looking for a dynamic individual with a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

The Marketing and Trade/E-Commerce Specialist will coordinate the proejct's export market studies, and develops data-driven marketing plans, to increase access to regional and international markets. They will develop strategies to integrate firms into the digital economy, including e-commerce.

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Roles and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Lead the collection of information and analysis of internal constraints and market opportunities in the e-commerce sphere;
• Advise partners on conducting market research and developing e-commerce strategies to support business growth aims;
• Identify untapped opportunities for e-marketing of Palestinian goods in in the local and international marketplaces;
• Support the development of targeted marketing strategies for firm partners, as well as sector and broader strategies that can support larger groups of project stakeholders;
• Establish and maintain positive work relationships with relevant stakeholders including local associations, producers and particularly with local and international buyers;
• Assist with locating and recommending relevant short-term consultants; develop Scopes of Work, monitor and facilitate their work while in-country;
• When possible, assist the technical team to incorporate gender considerations into relevant program activities;
• Collaborate with the project Subaward Management Team to draft grant solicitations and follow-up training, liaising with, and effectively monitoring all grantees of market-related grants, including the quantifiable and qualifiable results, compliance, and progress of grants and grantees;
• Contribute to quarterly and annual reports; draft concept notes, various memos for internal and external consumption, as requested by the project’s Chief of Party;
• Other duties as directed.

Basic qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in business, international trade, marketing, trade logistics, SME development, e-commerce or related field
• Minimum 5 years' experience assisting businesses to access regional and international markets through digital and e-commerce
• Prior experience working directly for or consulting with private sector business, with focus on exports preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with West Bank and Gaza’s operating environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with culturally diverse staff  
• Fluency in Arabic and English required

To apply, please complete the form online through Apply Now-button below

by October 26, 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only finalists will be contacted.