Participate in developing the department's strategy.
Propose annual operational plans for the department's strategy.
Suggest technical support programs for SME development.
Design, implement, and monitor technical support programs to ensure the achievement of their objectives.
Build and develop cooperative relationships with international and local organizations that support the development of the SME sector.
Monitor the updating and development of the department’s databases, which are built to serve the purposes of the special account.
Prepare department memos and correspondence with various entities and submit them to the department head.
Review all reports prepared for external entities before submission to the department head.
Communicate with international and regional organizations as directed by the department head.
Organize and coordinate conferences and seminars to support SME development.
Collaborate constructively with department staff and work to promote teamwork.
Review technical assistance requests from eligible entities in Arab countries, prepare necessary reports, and provide recommendations based on studying technical support project documents and field visits.
Propose updates and developments for the presentation of the special account's outputs related to the department's work.
Prepare the terms of reference for the provision of consulting and training services required by the department to implement technical support initiatives aimed at SME development.
Suggest improvements to policies and procedures applied in the department to enhance the services it provides.
Perform any other tasks related to the role.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management, Economics, Engineering (all specializations), Law, or Agriculture.
15 years of experience, with 5 years in SME development.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Practical knowledge of SME development.
Good understanding of methods and techniques to evaluate the impact of technical support programs for SMEs.
Good knowledge of MS Office applications.
Proficiency in Arabic and English.
Self-motivated.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Commitment to ethical values in dealing with others.