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MINISTRY OF TOURISM, INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE
SUPPORT FOR COMPETITIVENESS PROGRAMME
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
SHORT-TERM CONSULTANCY (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

The Government of Guyana (herein after called the “Borrower”) has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) (herein after called “Bank”) towards the cost of the Support for Competitiveness Programme (SCP). The Borrower intends to apply a portion of the funds towards eligible payments under the Contract for which this request is issued. Expressions of interest are hereby invited for the following:

Consultancy to Support the Establishment of Trade Point Guyana

Requirements:
a) A post-graduate degree in International Trade, International Business or related field
b) Knowledge of international trade regulations and practices
c) Demonstrable experience in setting up Trade Points or similar facilities
d) Experience working on similar projects in the Caribbean an asset

Interested individuals who are fluent in English and from a Bank’s member country are herewith invited to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) together with their CVs. Applications must be received no later than Friday, July 18, 2008 at the following email or postal address:

Support for Competitiveness Program
Project Execution Unit
Attn: Program Coordinator
229 South Road Lacytown
Georgetown, Guyana
Tel: (592) 223-5150
E-mail: scp@mintic.gov.gy

TERMS OF REFERENCE Support the Establishment of Trade Point Guyana

MINISTRY OF TOURISM, INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE
SUPPORT FOR COMPETITIVENESS PROGRAMME
LONG TERM VACANCY

Background:
The Government of Guyana (herein after called the “Borrower” has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) (herein after called “Bank”) towards the cost of the Support for Competitiveness Programme (SCP). The Borrower intends to apply a portion of the funds towards eligible payments under the Contracts for which this request is issued. Expressions of interest are hereby invited for the following:

DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS STRATEGY UNIT

Summary of the qualifications and skills specification

QUALIFICATION
i. A post-graduate degree in economics, or relevant field and at least 5 years of high-level international economic policy experience, experience in private sector development and/or competitiveness programs
ii. Proven experience in program management, and/or experience in management/executive positions in the private or public sector
iii. Relevant experience in Guyana or other countries in CARICOM preferred but not essential
SKILLS
i. Specialist Economic Skills
ii. Strategic Thinking
iii. Communication Skills
iv. Leadership and People Management Skills

Application Process:
1. A copy of the full Terms of Reference and additional details could be obtained by sending a request to scp@mintic.gov.gy or from the following website: http://www.mintic.gov.gy
2. Interested individuals who are fluent in English and are from an IDB member country are hereby invited to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) together with their CVs. Applications must be received no later than Monday, July 7, 2008 at the following address:

Support for Competitiveness Program
Project Execution Unit
Attn: Program Coordinator
229 South Road Lacytown
Georgetown, Guyana
Tel: (592) 223-5150
E-mail: scp@mintic.gov.gy

TERMS OF REFERENCE Director of National Competitiveness Strategy

 

Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce
Support for Competitiveness Programme
Vacancy (Re-Advertisement)

The Government of Guyana (herein after called the “Borrower”) has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) (herein after called “Bank”) towards the cost of the Support for Competitiveness Programme (SCP). The Borrower intends to apply a portion of the funds towards eligible payments under the Contracts for which this request is issued. Applications are hereby invited for the following position:

Driver/Office Assistant

Minimum Requirements:
i. Preferably post primary education leading to some certification
ii. Valid Driver’s License, good background of driving and at least five years driving experience
iii. Good command of English Language and neat presentation
iv. Familiarity with office procedures and ability to use standard office equipment
v. Willingness to work long hours and perform multiple tasks

Terms of reference for this position may be accessed on-line at www.mintic.gov.gy/vacancies.html or uplifted from the Support for Competitiveness Programme Execution Unit, Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, 229 South Road, Lacytown, Georgetown.

Qualified candidates should send their CV, cover letter and 2 references for the attention of the Programme Coordinator, Support for Competitiveness Programme, Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce. Applicants should ensure that their application contains their telephone number/postal address. The closing date for all applications is Monday, July 7, 2008.

TERMS OF REFERENCE Driver/ Office Assistant