Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

Senior Associate

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Job Description & Summary: We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Program Assistant for the Agarwood sector. The successful candidate will support a variety of initiatives, including product development, marketing, supply chain optimization, and stakeholder coordination. The primary focus of this role will be on providing policy assistance, building market connections, improving product development, and identifying trade barriers to boost business opportunities and improve the ease of doing business.

Responsibilities

· Desk Research and Studies: Perform detailed desk studies and secondary research on the Agarwood sector, analysing market trends, demand forecasts, and new opportunities.

· Policy Support: Help with policy analysis, benchmark best practices, and suggest regulatory frameworks to foster Agarwood trade and exports.

· Product Development Support: Aid in recognizing market demands and developing products related to Agarwood. Offer insights into product research and assist with the design of new products.

· Marketing & Market Linkages: Find and grow market connections for agar-based products by identifying potential buyers, partners, and markets. Deliver marketing support to enhance the commercial success of Agarwood products. · Technology & EOI Process Support: Help in drafting tender and Expression of Interest (EOI) documents for Inoculation Research and the establishment of Agarwood testing labs. Support the creation of the International Agarwood Trade and Research Centre.

· Stakeholder Coordination: Manage communication and coordination between government agencies, NGOs, industry leaders, and private sector entities. Work to resolve supply chain issues and facilitate ease of doing business.

· Facilitating Ease of Doing Business: Back the creation of a Single Window solution for the Agarwood trade. Streamline business procedures and develop guides, FAQs, and grievance redressal systems for stakeholders. · Investor Identification & Facilitation: Pinpoint and connect with potential investors in the Agarwood industry. Offer full support for organizing investor summits, which includes strategy formulation, communications management, and event planning. · Monitoring & Evaluation: Help in monitoring and evaluating projects concerning Agarwood product marketing, development, and trade, ensuring alignment with government schemes. · .

Mandatory skill sets:

· In-depth knowledge of product development and design. · Strong research capabilities, especially in new product development and market trends. · Excellent coordination and communication skills for managing stakeholder engagement effectively. · Analytical abilities to solve supply chain bottlenecks. · Familiarity with the agarwood sector or related industries is preferred. · Knowledge of market trends and export opportunities for products based on agarwood

Preferred skill sets: · In-depth knowledge of product development and design. · Strong research capabilities, especially in new product development and market trends.· Excellent coordination and communication skills for managing stakeholder engagement effectively. · Analytical abilities to solve supply chain bottlenecks. · Familiarity with the agarwood sector or related industries is preferred. · Knowledge of market trends and export opportunities for products based on agarwood

Years of experience

required: o 3-6 years of experience as a Program Assistant implementing Central or State government schemes. o A minimum of 2 years of experience in the monitoring and evaluation of government schemes, specifically those related to product marketing, export, and development. o Experience in assignments that focused on product development, market research, and marketing.

Education qualification:

· · · A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from a recognized institution.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Agriculture Industry

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Creativity, Ecosystem Services, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Marine Data Analysis, Nature Finance, Nature Reporting, Nature Strategy and Targets, Optimism, Project Management, Report Writing, Self-Awareness, Stakeholder Management, Strategy Alignment, Teamwork, Well Being

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

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