Market Analysis Consultant; CAIT

CENTRAL ASIA INSTITUTE TAJIKISTAN

Market Analysis Consultant

February 5, 2024

Central Asia Institute Tajikistan (CAIT) is a locally registered NGO based in Khorog town, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO), Tajikistan. CAIT works for women and girls to improve their education and skills to unlock their full potential and contribute to a better, brighter future for themselves, their families, and their communities. CAIT has been working in GBAO since 2014 with a focus on women’s livelihood and skills development, improving quality of education, renovation and construction of schools and others. The organization aims to conduct a market analysis of the GBAO area to identify the most feasible, profitable, and sustainable business opportunities for local women with the help of a consultant. The consultant will lead the effort and provide CAIT with a report.  For more information, please check the scope of the work provided along with this announcement. This opportunity is open to all Tajik nationals with below stated qualifications, skills, and experience.

• At least five years of experience in conducting market analysis, surveys, and assessment of potential businesses in the rural settings like GBAO;
• Knowledge and extensive working experience in similar socioeconomic context, particularly those similar to GBAO area;
• Extensive research and analysis experience including designing/planning research projects, collecting and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data, producing reports, and presenting findings and recommendations;
• Extensive research and analysis experience in livelihood programs, vocational training, small and medium enterprises, business startups, and other microeconomic activities as well as small businesses cost & benefit analysis;
• Knowledge and experience of working with entrepreneurs and small businesses in the rural areas in various economic sectors such as agriculture, livestock, textile and garment industries, service sector such as tourism, etc.;
• Demonstrated skills in working collaboratively with others to create and maintain a professional relationship, build capacity of the team members, and ensure a healthy working environment;
• At least a master’s degree in economics, business administration, data science, public policy, social science, etc. a PhD degree will be preferred.

Interested applicants meeting the above qualifications should submit applications by Tuesday, February 20th, 2024, by 5:00 PM Dushanbe time. We accept applications both as individuals and as a firm/entity for this opportunity. Application package should be submitted in English or Tajik/Russian via email to tajikistan.cai@gmail.com.

The application package should include the following:

• An updated resume that reflects the candidate’s relevant experience in small business market analysis and program management field
• A relevant research sample, e.g., market research, livelihood program assessment, market assessment, product market strategy, etc.
• Expected service price
• Three professional references