Banyan Global,Business Development Support Director Jobs in Rwanda

nce of a dynamic off-farm sector that can generate
greater employment at a higher wage for Rwandans currently engaged in subsistence
agriculture and other low income economic activities.

• Provide
  overall management and leadership in providing technical assistance to
  business development services (BDS) providers, banks, and other
  organizations working with small and medium enterprises.
• Lead
  the identification and cultivation of effective BDS providers, including
  traditional and non-traditional entities that are positioned to support
  emerging enterprises.
• Assist
  BDS providers with the development of programs and policies for supporting
  emerging enterprises, including training, coaching, and other forms of
  assistance.
• Develop
  and implement effective approaches to BDS staff training and capacity
  building.
• Participate
  in project work planning, performance management, and strategic
  communications.
• Participate
  in monitoring and evaluation as it relates to business development
  support, ensuring that all targets are met.

• Advanced
  degree in business administration, finance, economics, or other relevant
  field
• A
  minimum of 7 years of experience in business consulting, enterprise
  development, economic growth, banking and finance, or other related
  discipline
• Knowledge
  and understanding of the business needs of small and medium-sized
  businesses in Rwanda
• Familiarity
  with constraints and opportunities related to rural enterprises and
  livelihoods
• Excellent
  project management, communication, writing and computer skills
• Ability
  to negotiate, manage and build partnerships
• Knowledge
  and experience with the policy and regulatory environment as relates to
  small and medium-sized businesses in Rwanda
• Ability
  to work both independently and as part of a team
• Previous
  experience working on USAID projects is a plus
• Fluency
  in written and spoken English required