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It may look like a solitary journey to run an SME, but you don't have to do it alone. Join us as a member of CIT, you'll:
Gain access to reliable, real-world business advisory services to help you make the right choice.
Receive timely updates on industry trends, regulations, news, lectures and opportunities that can take your business to the next level.
Meet fellow business owners to exchange your experience, building lasting connections with people who truly understand your daily challenges and triumphs.
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Open Positions
We are looking for individuals who combine analytical depth with a passion for SME empowerment.
Administrative Director (Event Planning and Communications)
Plan and execute CIT's public events—seminars, salons, and workshops—while driving brand communications and content creation to build a professional institutional image.
Job Summary
CIT is a non-profit organization founded on the principles of mutual support and shared knowledge, providing small and medium-sized enterprise owners with the insights, resources, and support necessary to anticipate market shifts, manage risks, achieve a level playing field, and thrive in an ever-changing global landscape.
This role will be fully responsible for the overall planning and execution of online and offline public events such as seminars, salons, and workshops, as well as for the development and dissemination of institutional branding content, contributing to the establishment of a professional and dynamic public image for the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Event Planning and Execution
- •Manage the full lifecycle of various public events—including thematic seminars and roundtable salons—covering theme development, agenda design, speaker coordination, venue arrangement (online platforms or on-site activities), registration management, on-site execution, and post-event summaries.
Content Creation
- •Deliver covering content for events of CIT, including event notifications, press releases, and post-event recaps.
Brand and Visual Coordination
- •Collaborate with the design team to ensure consistency in visual style of posters, invitations, presentation templates, and social media graphics.
Administrative Support and Cross-Team Collaboration
- •Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks, including meeting minutes, document management, and budget tracking.
Requirements
- •Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, sociology, international affairs, cultural management, or a related field is preferred. Prior experience of at least two years in NGOs, think tanks or creative agencies is preferred.
- •Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, engaging, and diverse content efficiently.
- •Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace. Experience with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., InDesign, Photoshop) is a plus.
- •Demonstrated empathy and social responsibility; alignment with the organization’s mission. Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to thrive in the fast-paced, iterative environment of a startup NGO.
- •Strong intercultural communication skills and respect for diverse partners and audiences.
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Trade Policy Analyst
Conduct data-driven research on international trade policies and geopolitical shifts, producing analytical reports and policy notes to help SMEs navigate a complex global landscape.
Job Summary
CIT is a non-profit organization founded on the principles of mutual support and shared knowledge, providing small and medium-sized enterprise owners with the insights, resources, and support necessary to anticipate market shifts, manage risks, achieve a level playing field, and thrive in an ever-changing global landscape.
This role is required to organize and analyze data on the latest international trade policies, as well as comment on international trade issues, to assist in delivering policy support and assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Key Responsibilities
Analysis, drafting and data collection
- •Participate in thematic research and analysis of international quantitative and qualitative data on a range of policy issues related to SME, including scale up, innovation, digitalization, internationalization, finance and greening
- •Participate in the mapping of national policies and institutions in selected policy areas, through data collection and desk research
- •Prepare and draft analytical reports, policy notes, case studies and working papers
- •Contribute to the development of a new database on SME policies and indicators
- •Keep abreast of research and policies on SME policies, including its local/regional dimension, in areas of relevance
Other duties
- •Collaborate with other staff in developing joint outputs
- •Contribute to the organization of seminars and conferences
- •Establish and maintain professional contacts with key government departments, institutions, and individuals
Requirements
- •A bachelor’s degree in economics, International Trade, social sciences, public policy or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred
- •2-5 years of experience in trade policy, economics, and research; with relevant government work experience or government internship experience will be given priority
- •Proven experience in research and analytical activities, excellent drafting skills, ability to organize and summaries complex material clearly
- •Proven ability to deliver outputs within strict deadlines with a minimum level of supervision
- •Able to participate in seminars and conferences occasionally
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How to Apply
To apply for any of the positions listed above, or to send a speculative application, please email your CV and cover letter to our talent team.