6459 Handicrafts Business Development Technical Advisor

Vanuatu Strategic Tourism Action Plan (VSTAP)

Industry: Government Department Location:  Port Vila, Vanuatu Job Hours: Not Stated Due Date 26-Aug-16

Job Description: The Department of Industry (DoI), in conjunction with the Department of Tourism (DoT), through VSTAP, is seeking a specialist consultant to fulfil the role of a Handicrafts Business Development Technical Advisor. The main output will be to work with the DoI Handicrafts Industry Officer to produce a Handicrafts Industry Action Plan that will direct and guide Government, donor groups and relevant stakeholders to develop and promote a sustainable handicrafts industry. The main tasks to achieve this will include the following: Assist and support the ongoing capacity building of key Department of Industry Officers to complete a detailed handicrafts sector mapping exercise to identify and consult with all the relevant handicraft organisations and stakeholders To coordinate all current and up-coming donors projects in this sector Develop a detailed ‘Made in Vanuatu’ Terms of Reference to define and categorise products Assist in developing the handicraft supply chain from local provincial producers to retailers Provide business planning support to Trade Facilitation Associations and Businesses Establish the ‘Made in Vanuatu’ concept retail store Organise a ‘Made In Vanuatu’ tourist communication campaign Monitor and Evaluate Program Sustainability.  Criteria: Consultants will need to demonstrate that they have the following business development experience and handicraft industry knowledge, skills and experience:  Recognized relevant experience in the Vanuatu Handicraft sector, retail activity and/or business development activity More than 5 years proven experience as a Project Coordinator/Manager, especially in a Government/donors project context An excellent understanding of the Vanuatu context and handicraft/ industry sector A practical and supportive approach to solving problems and experience with high level mentoring skills that is/will be appropriate to Vanuatu and its Melanesian culture Must have the appropriate business licence or work permit to be contracted locally Excellent communication skills, in both written and oral English Practical experience working with a wide range of industry stakeholders in the private and public sectors, civil society and community groups Must be based in Port Vila.  Salary: Not Stated Language: English How To Apply: A Terms of Reference can be requested by emailing lkapp@vanuatu.gov.vu or phone 33405. Expressions of Interest should also be emailed to lkapp@vanuatu.gov.vu or delivered to the VSTAP Office, Ministry of Trade and Tourism, by close of business on Friday August 26th.  Contact Person: Not Stated Phone: (+678) 33405 Address:  Not Stated Email: lkapp@vanuatu.gov.vu Website:  Not Stated ______________________________________________________________ Source:              12-August-16 Direct from Employer For further information on the above Vanuatu job please see the source or contact the employer directly.