Ref.
2024/TLTAFTDOTGB/10930
Job offer type
Experts
Type of contract
Service contract
Deadline date
2024/07/31 19:12
Duration of the assignment
Long term
Contract
Employee
Duration
12 mois renouvelables
Team Leader - Technical assistance for the development of the GI "Armenian Brandy" (M/W)
Departement Economie Durable et Inclusive - EDIN > Pôle Entreprenariat et Innovation
Published on : 2024/04/04
ASIE
ARMENIA
Mission description
In the framework of a tendering process, Expertise France is currently looking for a Team Leader, which will work in coordination with three other experts:
- Legal expert
- Quality control and laboratory expert
- Production and technical expert
Under the supervision and in close collaboration with the headquarters of Expertise France, the main team of experts will be responsible for following activities (non-exhaustive list):
- GI Definition and Registration
- Legal and Regulatory Framework
- Quality Control System Design
- Brand Identity and Marketing Strategy
- Producer Engagement and Capacity Building
Project or context description
This project aims to support the Armenian brandy industry by establishing a unique Geographical Indication (GI) system. It will define the specific production zone, grape varieties, and methods, ensuring quality through robust controls and defining laboratory infrastructure requirements. A distinct brand identity and targeted marketing strategy will prepare the positioning of Armenian brandy competitively in both domestic and international markets. Through legal protection and producer training, the project aims to safeguard authenticity and empower producers, ultimately boosting the Armenian economy and preserving its cultural heritage.
Required profile
Qualifications and skills
• Master's Degree in the relevant fields of specialisation (e.g agroeconomy, food science, law, or business administration) or, in its absence, at least a Bachelor’ degree in the relevant fields of specialisation and 5 years of professional experience in addition to the general professional experience requested below ;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
General professional experience
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in project management, preferably in international development projects funded by the EU.
Specific professional experience
• Minimum 5 years of working experience relating to advising on the design of GI systems or similar intellectual property rights.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in the agriculture or food or beverage sector, preferably with brandy or spirits.
• Proven experience as team leader in at least one technical assistance project of minimum 24 months;
• Experience conducting research and analysis.
• Experience working in post-Soviet countries or transition economies.
Additional information
Duration of the project : 2 years
Based in Yerevan.
Start date: Mid-June
Selection criteria for applications
The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :
- Candidate’s training/diplomas related to the expert assignment
- Candidate’s experiences linked with the expert mission
- Candidate’s expected linguistic understanding
Deadline for application : 2024/07/31 19:12
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.