Jordan
Long-Term Business Advisors Program
Implementing Organization:
Institute for International Education
In September of 2005, VEGA member organization, The Institute for International Education (IIE), through its Emerging Market Development Advisers Program (EMDAP), implemented the Long-Term Business Advisors Program in Jordan to develop and enhance the competitiveness of Jordan’s private sector with the ultimate goal of promoting growth of the nation's economy.
Leveraging the business management knowledge and technical expertise of recent graduate students, VEGA identified highly qualified volunteer experts to provide long-term technical assistance in support of USAID/Jordan Mission program needs.
USAID/Jordan has awarded the Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) an associate award to recruit and manage seven Long Term Business Advisors to support and implement its “Economic Opportunities Program” (EOP). These advisors support Jordanian businesses and organizations to improve their operations.
Advisor assignments include:
- Business Development Advisor for Business Development Services Center (BDSC)
- Staff Development & Office Management Specialist, Jordan Stone Exporters Association(JOSTONE)
- Product & Sector Development Specialists, Jordan Olive Products Exporters Association (JOPEA)
- Business Research & Market Analyst, American Chamber of Commerce, Jordan
- Marketing & Communications Officer, Jordan Garments, Accessories & Textile Exporters Association (JGATE).
