| * Invites applications from consultants for 'train the trainer' programs for European markets in partnership with CBI (Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries) |
| Chennai, January 7 2008: NASSCOM the premier trade body and the "voice" of the Indian IT industry, today announced a unique capacity building partnership program with CBI (Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries), Netherlands- for CBI's Export Development Program. This program is currently available exclusively for NASSCOM member companies specifically in the small and medium segment (Emerging Companies) that are looking to work with European countries. |
| Currently, NASSCOM and CBI are inviting applications for consultants, for a 'train the trainer program' which is being planned as a precursor to the Export Development Program. Once the applicants meet the perquisite requirements, they will undergo an intensive training module which will certify them as CBI NASSCOM trainers, and they can in turn consult with Indian SME companies to help them become EU export ready. |
| NASSCOM is working as a "Partner Business Support Organizations" to CBI, and helping to implement innovative export development services. Currently, both organisations are in the process of designing a framework for the export development program which will focus on the enhancements of exports to the EU by SME's in the services industry. |
| This specific initiative is the next step to the MoU signed in 2006, with an aim that the two organisations would work as knowledge centres to fulfill the EU business outsourcing demands. |
| Speaking about this initiative, Kiran Karnik, President, NASSCOM said "NASSCOM has been actively working towards furthering trade opportunities for member companies globally. This program focuses on one (emerging companies) segment, and on the European Union, a market of great potential opportunity for Indian companies. Working with a partner like CBI ensures that we remain in the know of nuances and formalities that otherwise may not be very visible, and in fact may cause us to miss the opportunity. Going forward, we are looking at developing similar programs keeping the approach focussed on specific segments and opportunities, and are quite hopeful of the direct business benefit it will bring to our member companies." |
| How to Apply |
| The process is simple. Just send us your detailed CV to emerging@nasscom.in |
| How it will work |
| The team of trainers and consultants deployed by CBI and NASSCOM will offer accessible services under an institutional umbrella. They will focus on diagnosing problems, support enterprises in strategising and assist them in the EU market. |
| Benefits of the training for local trainers |
| Extremely subsidized costs for the program |
| The training program will include week long onsite training in Netherlands |
| Participants will enjoy access to a cadre of a trained and certified advisors and trainers and the technical support of CBI and NASSCOM |
| Participants can obtain certification in enterprise strategy design, diagnostics, need/demand and supply gap analysis to develop their services and to specialise in assisting exporter targeting the EU |
| They will become part of a professional network that includes advisors on strategy, diagnostics, overall management competence and gap analysis, as well as specialists on exporting to the EU |
| They will be equipped to offer SMEs in their region affordable training and consultancy services. |
| Who can apply for the CBI Export Development Program |
| Individuals can apply for the CBI EMM program if they meet the following requirements: |
| 1. You are a (project) manager, senior advisor or senior consultant, with at least 7 years of relevant working experience in the middle and/or strategic management of a private or public trade promotion organisation (TPO) or a private company, whose business it is to support the business community or private company based on a certain set of expertise. |
| 2.It is your ambition to work as an export management consultant, preparing and implementing Export Development Programmes with potential Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's), that means to advise, coach and support the business community in India and/or selected SME companies on exporting to the European markets. |
| 3.Your educational level is at academic level or above. |
| 4. Preferably you have some international experience by study and/ or work. |
| 5.As the working language during the whole seminar will be English, you are required to be fluent in writing, speaking and understanding the English language. |
| 6.You have acquired by education and/or experience an understanding of general business knowledge and practices. |
| 7.You have acquired by education and/or experience an understanding of one or more of the following sectors - IT Software Service/BPO services |
| 8.If you are not independent, you have the full support of the organisation represented by you to attend this program and to work as an EDP consultant in the future. |
| 9.You are available for the whole period of all seminars and prepared to participate actively in the programme. |
| 10.You have not participated recently in another seminar organised by CBI. |
| 11. You will be able to travel. |
| 12.You are in good health. |
| About CBI |
| CBI (Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries) operates within the policy framework set by the Netherlands Minister for Development Co-operation and contributes to the economic development of developing countries by working in collaboration with them, and is a department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Netherlands funded by the Dutch government. The activities of CBI are focussed on small and medium enterprises in various sectors including the IT services, BPO services and engineering services sectors. |
| About NASSCOM |
| NASSCOM® is the premier trade body of the IT software and services industry in India. Its focus is on ensuring the growth of the IT industry in India, on promoting the use of IT for economic and social benefit, and promoting global trade in IT. |
| NASSCOM has over 1100 members, of which about 250 are global companies from US, UK, EU and APAC countries. These include the biggest Indian and foreign IT companies, as also SMEs and even start-ups. They are in the business of software development, software services, software products, consulting services, R&D services, ITeS-BPO services, e-commerce and web services, engineering services and animation and gaming. NASSCOM's member companies constitute over 95% of the Indian IT industry's revenues in India and directly employ over 1.6 million professionals. |
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