ADE Company supports decision-makers in formulating, monitoring, implementing and evaluating economic choices. Its main clients are international institutions and agencies, bilateral and multilateral development organizations and national public institutions (www.ade.eu ). 

ADE is currently looking for a Market Development Assistant to support the Market Development Manager.

Profile

• Strong academic background (e.g. economics, business administration, ...)
• At least 3-5 years experience in a similar position or  in the international development sector
• Substantial record of business success and a sound technical competence in your sector
• Experience in developing market strategies
• Experience in preparing tenders for various clients, with long/short-term experts, consortium partners and subcontractors
• Experience in design of methodologies, preparation of budget and monitoring, workplans, reporting
• Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts
• Knowledge of the project procurement and funding procedures of international aid agencies, including EC
• Highly success-oriented, problem-solving, troubleshooting and able to lead and develop others
• Sharp and mentally agile
• Resistant to stress and deadlines, with a high energy level
• Available for some travels to developing or EU countries
• Fluent spoken and written English and French - Other languages are an asset

Function description

• From our HQ participation in the various activities for the development of the consulting services of ADE, e.g. market surveillance, preparation of tenders, networking and establishing partnership for the development of new projects, studies and technical assistance contracts in the areas of specialization of ADE
• Management of expertise and resources networks, including databases and feedback
• Supervision and management of framework contracts acquisition

We offer

• A challenging job in an international environment and within a company possessing highly-developed expertise and experience in consultancy
• The possibility of developing your skills 
• A permanent position starting as soon as possible
• A complete salary package, including extra legal advantages 

Interested?

CV and motivation letter are to be sent by email before 20 May 2010 to Donatienne Désirant, HR Assistant (donatienne.desirant@ade.be). Please mention in your motivation letter through which channel you have received this announcement.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be given an answer by 25 May 2010. Interviews may take place as soon as 25 May 2010.

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