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Phase V of the regional AfT project (2022-2025) in Kyrgyzstan focuses in promoting inclusive and sustainable growth through promoting green Value Chain and increasing the competitiveness of economies. The Project promotes more resilient, secure and gender-responsive economic structures through economic diversification and adaptation to new market and consumer trends.

Duties and Responsibilities of Value Chain

• Implement project activities effectively and efficiently in alignment with the annual work plan (AWP) to achieve expected results.
• Develop detailed action plans for implementation based on the AWP.
• Assist the project team in developing and implementing the monitoring plan in close collaboration with the monitoring specialist.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the implementation and progress of the project.
• Observe, measure, and evaluate results against target indicators; design and implement solutions for deviations.

 Reporting and Documentation

• Provide narrative contributions to quarterly, semi-annual, and annual project reports.
• Maintain and regularly update the project database, including statistical data, results, achievements, and success stories.
• Prepare annual reviews capturing best practices, lessons learned, and success stories in economic development.
• Ensure timely preparation of reports and maintain documentation for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) purposes.

 Research and Analysis

• Prepare and update statistical data on regional and national economic indicators, government strategies, and reforms related to economic development.
• Provide analysis of project impact, including data collection and integration into the project database.
• Contribute to research for developing concept notes, proposals, and strategies on economic development.

Technical Expertise and Advisory

• Develop concepts and Terms of Reference (ToRs) related to economic development interventions, such as strengthening business associations, trade support institutions, value chain development, SME support, and microfinance.
• Provide expertise in creating analytical and program-related documents, including ToRs, technical specifications, and reports on trade development/facilitation, value-added chains and sustainable trade/product development.
• Offer consultation and expert advice to UNDP partners as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building

• Liaise with local and national government bodies, civil society, academia, and target populations to ensure efficient project implementation and stakeholder alignment.
• Identify and support the establishment of strategic partnerships between private sector actors and trade support institutions.
• Organize and lead thematic training sessions, capacity-building activities, round tables, and meetings with project beneficiaries and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the UNDP Country Office and Area Offices for socio-economic activities.

Communication and Visibility

• Work closely with the media to promote project activities and achievements.
• Ensure wide dissemination and visibility of project successes, aligning with UNDP strategic communication guidelines.

Strategic Alignment and Integration

• Ensure cross-fertilization between different project components and alignment with other initiatives (e.g., Component I linkages).
• Work towards achieving UNDP’s strategic goals as outlined in corporate strategies, UNDAF, CPAP, and relevant national legislation.

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Required Skills and Experience