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Announcement 06.08.21

The Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA) of the Republic of Azerbaijan announces the recruitment for the position of an SMB friend in the SMB friend department in Gazakh, Agstafa, Tovuz, Aghjabedi, Mingachevir, Zagatala, Astara, Aghdam, Tartar, and Imishli regions.

Job duties and responsibilities of an SMB friend:

- represent the Agency within his/her powers in the region assigned;

- provide active support in the resolution of issues the SMB entities face in their activities in the region assigned;

- perform monitoring, surveys, and observations of services provided by the Agency to estimate the development of entrepreneurship within his/her powers;

- perform awareness work on the Agency’s activity;

- prepare suggestions for the SMB sector development in the region;

- take measures to implement SMBs’ initiatives and proposals;

- participate in the preparation, implementation, and fulfillment of projects in the appropriate area within his/her powers;

- ensure the performance of the necessary preparatory work when arranging relevant events and meetings;

- ensure developing, processing, analyzing, and summarizing the necessary regular area reports and information, ensure review and coordination of appeals and requests from citizens, state bodies, entities, enterprises, and organizations in compliance with the law;

- comply with the requirements of legislation and other regulatory legal acts adopted by state bodies;

- perform other duties determined by the regulation on the department;

- attend the forums, conferences, workshops, and other events to acquire advanced experience, perform other work for the development of entrepreneurship.

Requirements for a candidate:

- higher education: major in economics, law, or management;

- knowledge of economics and legislation for entrepreneurial activity;

- awareness of state support and promotion mechanisms provided to entrepreneurs.

Terms:

- Full-time, work schedule Monday-Friday.

Those who meet the above-mentioned requirements are requested to submit their CVs to hr@smb.gov.az by 23.08.2021 specifying “SMB Friend (region)” in the subject, (otherwise, the applications will not be considered). Only candidates who meet the requirements will be invited for an interview.