Challenges Worldwide
is a pioneering not-for-profit organisation that facilitates impact investment,
business support and advice for SMEs in low and middle-income countries.
We currently require
management consultants with business planning, marketing planning and strategy
experience to join a Scottish Government funded project in Malawi from
mid-January to mid-April.
Project Summary:
Capacity Building
for Enterprise (CBE) is a Scottish Government funded project aimed at
increasing business expertise and developing a pool of professional consultants
in Malawi. It provides direct consultancy services to micro, small and medium
enterprises (MSMEs) in Malawi and delivers mentoring programmes to indigenous
local trainees.
Now in its second
phase, the project builds on previous successes to enhance the capacity,
performance and viability of private enterprise in Malawi. A local consultancy
firm has been set up in Malawi to establish a qualified and responsible base
for local business advice. It will also continue to promote the above
objectives of training and mentoring local trainees and providing targeted
consultancy support to businesses.
Job Description:
Successful
applicants will spend up to 3 months in country working on the following tasks:
- Providing
on the job training and mentoring to local staff and trainees - Assist
small and medium enterprises to develop realistic business review plans - Mentor
clients in developing requisite skills such as financial reporting and
marketing.
Role
Requirements:
Applicants must
have:
- Substantial
experience working directly with small businesses - Substantial
business planning and strategy experience - Firm
understanding of financial reporting and marketing - Experience
in training and mentoring others.
Challenges Worldwide
provides return flights, insurance, a contribution towards inoculation and
in-country accommodation and transport. There is also a daily stipend for meals
and subsistence, which makes it the ideal opportunity for experienced
individuals to utilise their management skills in a new stimulating
environment.
