Kabul Municipality, Multi Location
The Kabul Municipality is responsible for implementing Kabul Municipal Development program (KMDP) and Eshteghal Zaiee Karmondena (EZ-KAR) Project on behalf of the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The primary focus of the KMDP is to increase access to basic municipal services in selected residential areas of Kabul City and strengthen Municipal Finance Management of Kabul Municipality and the project development objective of EZ-KAR is to strengthen the enabling environment for economic opportunities in the cities (including Kabul Municipality) where there is a high influx of displaced people.
Both projects are financed by the World Bank Group. The Project Management Unit (PMU) under the supervision of the Kabul Mayor has been setup at the Kabul Municipality (KM) to implement and administer the two Projects.
1- The KMDP Project is under the implementation stage which consists of the following main components:
o Infrastructure upgrading program
o Redesign of Kabul Municipality’s Financial Management System
o Project Management, Works, Design and Supervision
o Contingent Emergency Response
2- The EZ-KAR Project is also under the implementation stage which consists of the following main components:
o Component 1: Regional and National Integration of Displaced Persons.
o Component 2: Short Term Employment Opportunities and Market Enabling Infrastructure under IDLG.
o Component 3: Prioritized Urban Investments In Four Provincial Capital Cities.
o Component 4: Market Enabling Infrastructure and Reforms for Kabul Municipality.
o Component 5: National Regulatory Reforms and Program Coordination.
The Senior Market Development Specialist, under the supervision of the Team Leader, is responsible for developing market enabling infrastructure for Kabul Municipality, for the component 4 of EZ-Kar project.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The unit would be responsible for the following activities:
· Play a leading role in development, implementation and supervision of market enabling infrastructure subprojects under the EZ-Kar Component 4
o Support undertaking market research and consultations to design appropriate infrastructure subprojects for developing and upgrading commercial markets and market places in Kabul Municipality.
o See all subprojects through to completion and evaluate their success using various metrics.
o Market upgrading, financing, investments, connectivity improvement that promotes economic opportunities.
o Promoting and marketing the newly built infrastructure to prospective tenants, businesses, vendors, investors, and other stakeholders.
· Support the KMDP PIU in supervision and oversight of subprojects to ensure high quality within time and cost budget.
o Ensure quality control and quality assurance of BGA subprojects.
MBA, Marketing specialization with 5 years of related experience. Additional civil engineering qualifications preferred.
· Communication Skills.
· Teamwork.
· Time Management.
· Adaptability.
· Well organized and proactive approach to work.
· Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
· Highly motivated for his/her professional and academic improvement.
· Ability to take constructive feedback.
· Problem-solving skills.
Interested candidates should submit their Application in writing and clearly indicating the position and vacancy number to: Email: kmdp.hr@gmail.com
Please note, while sending you’re CV & Cover letter clearly highlighting how you are suitable for the position, mention the vacancy number and position in the subject line, application received after the closing date (01- June -2019) and without subject will not be given consideration.
Only short listed candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Attachments
TOR Senior Market Development Specialist WB comments.doc
Post Date
May 13, 2019
Closing Date
Jun 01, 2019
Reference
EZ-Kar/S-IC-1
Number of Vacancies
1
Salary Range
NTA Grade B
Years of Experience
5 years
Probation Period
5 month
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Contract Duration
Not Specified
Contract Extensible
true
Minimum Education
Master's Degree
Gender
Any
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