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Social economy refers to a third sector in economies between the private sector and business or, the public sector and government. The main objective of the project is to develop strong and vital social economy sector in Poland and suggest possible models for replication in other Eastern European countries. In particular, social economy institutions will be supported to improve their efficiency, develop a system of standardization and creation of social economy entities. Support structures for social economy entities will be elaborated and tested including efforts to increase social enterprises’ brand visibility. Education and training programs in the field of social economy (postgraduate studies, training, counseling, study visits and internships) will be elaborated and introduced.
The project will be implemented in broad partnership of 7 institutions. UNDP activities in the project are grouped in three areas. In the area of local partnerships, it will include developing social economy partnerships with local communities, establish “Social economy and business coalition”. Knowledge and experience sharing will involve organizing and conducting seminars for coalition participants, organizing study tours for social economy stakeholder and establishing a Social Economy Regional Center in Lublin focused on cooperation with Ukraine and Byelorussia. Particular attention will be given in the project to involving business community.
Duties and Responsibilities
The objective of this assignment is to develop strategy and lunch social economy enterprise focused on production of solar panels and other green technology. Under the supervision of Project Coordinator and project staff consultant is expected to:
Develop social enterprise model including, legal status, guidebook about how to build solar panels and analyze of costs effectiveness of enterprise.
Prepare necessary infrastructure including workshops for members/beneficiaries, equipment and prototype of solar panel and mini windmill.
Develop marketing strategy for social enterprise and sales network plan.
Expected outputs
Prepare social enterprise model described above.
Develop necessary infrastructure and workshops.
Prepare marketing strategy and sells network plan.
Supervisor: Project Coordinator – Integrated Support System for Social Economy in Poland Project.
Payment modality: in three installments, 40% after completion and delivering outputs 1-2 and 20% after finalization of the last expected outputs.
Competencies
Experience in renewably energy, green technologies. Experience in working with EU funding implementing agencies;
Good knowledge of polish model of social economy, including legal environment, funding sources and support structure.
Good networking experience and contacts with partners involved in the implementation of “Social Economy” and Green Technology programmes.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a multi-national environment
Required Skills and Experience
Master’s degree in social or development sciences
At least 4 years working experience
Knowledge of Europe and CIS region and Poland in particular
Fluency in Polish and working knowledge of English. Knowledge of other UN language of the region would be an asset
Familiarity with UNDP’s mandate and the human development concept.
Application procedure:
Qualified candidates are requested to apply online through this site by 01 July 2010. The application should contain:
brief Cover Letter (in English) stating interest in and qualifications for the post
UNDP applies fair and transparent selection process that takes into account the competencies/skills of the applicants as well as their financial proposals. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide financial offers. Due to large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.
