BACKGROUND
The Jordan Economic Reform Activity Task Order 1 (ERA) is a 5-year, $54 million program funded by USAID, which aims to support the Government of Jordan (GOJ) to prioritize and implement economic reforms. Through coordination with the GOJ, the Jordanian and international private sector, other donors, and Jordanian civil society, ERA will (1) advance economic reforms, (2) strengthen the business enabling environment, (3) increase exports and local, regional, and international investments, and (4) respond to emerging priorities.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The selected consultant(s) will develop and design business and financial sustainability plan for three years, including a marketing, human resources, and financial strategy plan.
DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES
This assignment will include the following:
Task 1: Data analysis and assessment with the JE team and review of current business and financial operations, by implementing the following activities:
Task 2: Develop JE’s three-year business and financial sustainability plan, by achieving the following activities:
Task 3: Capacity building and training to JE staff, by achieving the following activities:
Task No. | Deliverables |
Task 1 | Assessment analysis and meetings. Report on the current business model. Performance of the JE business, including SWOT analysis. Recommendations on areas for improvement in financial and operational systems and processes, HR, and marketing. |
Task 2 | Detailed JE’s business and financial sustainability plan including goals, strategies, growth opportunities, business strategy, and action plan. Benchmarks and metrics for tracking progress and measuring success. Recommendations on resources and capabilities needed to implement the business strategy. Stakeholders map. |
Task 3 | Training materials and presentation slides on financial sustainability and business planning. Conducting workshops and capacity building activities. (3 days awareness session to JE team of the implementation of JE’s business and financial sustainability plan). |
Deliverables will be submitted to ERA and JE first as a draft for comments and feedback before submitting them as final deliverables.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The total Level of Effort (LoE) contemplated for this assignment is a period of up to 65 days in total.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications no later than Monday, March 27, 2023