About American Chamber of Commerce in Albania (AmCham):
The American Chamber of Commerce in Albania (AmCham) is a private, not-for-profit business promotion and development organization. Through its work and services, AmCham seeks to build a better business climate, and to be the leading representative for U.S. and international business in Albania. Since its establishment in 2000, the Chamber has worked to increase trade between the United States and Albania, to promote foreign investment in Albania, and improve the Albanian business image in U.S. and international markets. AmCham’s membership has grown steadily over the past decade and now totals around 270 active members representing the most productive and successful businesses operating in Albania.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development and Project Manager
General Scope of the Position
The American Chamber of Commerce in Albania (AmCham) is looking for a dynamic Business Development and Project Manager, to enlarge the range of services and support the AmCham members as well as develop relationship with new potential members. The Business Development and Project Manager coordinates all the Chamber support and services to its members and engage in the Chamber’s strategic projects and initiatives. He / She stays in frequent contacts with members to understand their issues problems, strategies and develops services to address needs. The Business Development and Project Manager works closely and reports to the Executive Director. The position will be based in Tirana and will be offered a full-time assignment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Promote the development of member businesses and oversee project management in collaboration with partners, ensuring the Chamber’s active aimed engagement in strategic projects and initiative at improving the business climate, as well as promoting and fostering business growth.
- Develops specific consulting services to members divided in different categories (Sector Market Briefs, Access to finance, HR, Tax, Business matchmaking);
- Organizes regular meetings or consultation with member businesses according to sectors, to understand their problems, needs and interest, and identify activities and services to address those issues;
- Develops research on best practices in specific sectors;
- Coordinates with Membership & Finance Manager to focus attention on the needs of members in order to provide valuable services to them;
- Coordinates with the Policy & Advocacy Manager to seek best practices in European Union countries as well as in the US during the review and analysis of draft laws.
Required Qualifications/Competencies
- More than 5 years of work experience in the private sector, focused on the provision of business services;
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics or any relevant field of study;
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and strong relationship building capabilities;
- Excellent time management and with the ability to prioritize the performance of several tasks simultaneously;
- Strong professional network and networking capabilities.
- A strong work initiative, high energy level, and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas;
- Highly qualified, experienced, and friendly;
- Ability to multitask and work without supervision;
- Good teamworking abilities;
- Previous collaboration with chambers of commerce and business knowledge is preferred;
- English at advanced level. Proficiency in other languages is considered an advantage;
- Proficient use of Excel and other MS office applications.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a brief cover letter and a current resume/CV at [email protected] and include “Business Development and Project Manager” in the subject line. The application deadline is 20.02.2025. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
