Growth Hub Consultant in Kakheti region

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Georgia Project Name: The Relief and Recovery for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Project No: P173975 Loan No. 9239-GE Assignment Title: Growth Hub Business Consultant in Telavi Reference No. GE-GEDC-CS-IC-44 Introduction JSC Georgian Economic Development Corporation (GEDC), within the Relief and Recovery for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Project supported by the World Bank (WB) intends to apply part of the loan proceeds for consulting services of the Growth Hub Business Consultant in the City of Telavi. The Project Development Objective for the Relief and Recovery for MSME operation is to provide relief to MSMEs and support their recovery, including by strengthening the enabling environment for access to finance. The Project facilitates development of micro, small and medium enterprises in Tbilisi and regions through delivery of consulting services, improving business skills, and provision of information availability, which shall enable creation of new jobs and economic increase. Project Description The Project is implemented nationwide and consist of four components: Component 1 – Financial relief and recovery for MSMEs Component 2 – Digital payments & financial infrastructure upgrading Component 3 – Project management and Monitoring Component 4 – Contingent Emergency Response Component A substantial portion of the Project activities fall under Component 1. Component 1 is implemented by GEDC. It comprises of the following sub-components: Sub-component 1.1 provide micro-grants to finance working capital and fixed assets for micro and small firms. Sub-component 1.2 co-finance interest payments on loans underwritten by participating financial institutions (PFIs). Sub-component 1.3 provide partial credit guarantees for loans issued by PFIs. Sub-component 1.4 provide technical assistance for COVID-proofing and digitalization of MSMEs. Objectives of the assignment This subcomponent 1.4 finances: (i) Consulting services provided by selected consultants to firms to increase their resilience by providing consulting services and digital solutions to transform their managerial practices and digital capacity; (ii) Improving business skills of MSMEs through trainings by selected consultants to improve MSMEs’ business skills and facilitate the uptake of improved practices and digital solutions; and (iii) Providing information by GEDC to the MSMEs to access all business support-related information in one space. These services are provided through the Consulting Centers, modeled after the concept of Growth Hubs set up in the regions of Georgia. In particular, the Telavi Growth Hub Business Consultant shall participate in service delivery and performance of Telavi Growth Hub. Scope of work of Telavi Growth Hub Business Consultant : The Growth Hub Business Consultant will report directly to the Telavi Growth Hub Manager. The responsibilities of the Business Consultant will include: Establish and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with MSMEs in the region to ensure their ongoing engagement with Growth Hub services. Conduct business diagnostics for MSMEs, identifying core challenges, development needs, and recommend suitable support services available through the Growth Hub or external partners. Support the organizational and logistical aspects of capacity-building events, such as trainings, workshops, and networking activities initiated by the Growth Hub. Assist the Growth Hub Manager in compiling monthly operational and performance reports, including beneficiary activity tracking and stakeholder engagement updates. Carry out regular desktop research and market analysis focused on the local economy, with attention to active sectors, business trends, and existing challenges, constraints and opportunities for MSMEs in the region. Map and continuously update regional stakeholder profiles, including local government entities, business associations, NGOs, development partners,…

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