Frequenlty Asked Questions
Can SEC guarantee Senior Experts an assignment? SEC itself does not initiate any projects but responds to a specific need. It therefore cannot guarantee its Senior Experts an assignment. Clients state themselves which type of problem they have and which type of expert they need to solve it. SEC contacts the best qualified Senior Expert for the job as soon as a request is submitted.
How does a Senior Expert prepare him/herself for an assignment? All Senior Experts are able to accurately estimate what will be required for the assignment since they all have life-long business experience. On a technical level they prepare themselves independently for the assignment. SEC offers expert information about the country and, as well, provides the addresses of expert colleagues who have just completed an assignment in the same country.
Who should a Senior Expert contact if problems arise during an assignment? One should inform the SEC country representative or the respective local Swisscontact office if problems arise during an assignment.
Why are there no assignments for Swisscontact development projects? Swisscontact projects are negotiated according to carefully allocated budgets. The SEC therefore would not like to create competition between its retired business staff and younger consultants.
Are follow-up assignments possible? Follow-up assignments are not only possible, but also desired by SEC. Follow-up missions ensure sustainability and are important for the long-term success of an assignment.