Two Marketing Experts (National Position)

Sede di lavoro 1 person in Sinuni, Ninewa; 1 person in Falluja, Anbar, Iraq Paese Iraq Data di pubblicazione 10.09.2026 Deadline per candidarsi 23.09.2026 Data di inizio 11.10.2026 Durata 5 months (including a 1-month probation period) Lingua Arabic Riporta a Project Manager AVSI is looking for two Marketing Experts to be involved in an AICS funded project implemented in Falluja, Sumel and Sinuni. The project aims to support the development of small start-ups and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through technical trainings, business grants, capacity building, and technical assistance. Beneficiaries require continuous guidance to develop viable business plans, manage grants effectively, and ensure sustainability of their businesses. For this reason, AVSI is seeking two marketing experts to closely monitor and coach the supported businesses in the marketing point of view as well as in creating connections and market linkages with other actors working in their sector, while working alongside the MSMEs Support Officer, the Agronomist, the Business Experts, and the Field Coordinators of the project, in coordination with the Project Manager. Per candidarsi per questa posizione È necessario loggarsi Principali compiti e responsabilità Under The Supervision Of The MSMEs Support Officer (and In Coordination With The Project Manager And Agronomist), The Marketing Experts Will Provide technical support and coaching to beneficiaries Assist the beneficiaries in marketing strategies creation Monitor business performance in terms of marketing strategies Create events for market linkages and matchmaking Support project implementation in the field (through assessments, data collection, post-monitoring-distribution, and any other task assigned by the Project Manager, in line with the project objectives) Market Linkages & Business Connections: Identify potential buyers, suppliers, distributors, retailers, corporates, service providers, investors and other relevant market actors. Develop and maintain a database of potential market partners. Facilitate direct connections between beneficiaries and market actors. Identify concrete market opportunities for supported startups and MSMEs. Matchmaking Events: Design and organize B2B/B2C matchmaking, networking, business fairs, pitching and other market-oriented events (1 per area). Identify and invite relevant market actors. Prepare beneficiaries for participation, including pitches, product presentation and communication with potential partners. Facilitate meetings and ensure appropriate documentation of contacts and outcomes. Follow-up & Monitoring: Follow up with beneficiaries and market actors after matchmaking activities. Track the number and quality of linkages established. Monitor whether contacts lead to sales, contracts, partnerships, distribution agreements, referrals or other tangible outcomes. Identify challenges preventing successful linkages and recommend corrective actions. Maintain records and co