For over 50 years
and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and
transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington,
D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofi
t international development organization that
delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial
services, enterprise development, community development and food security in
order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.
ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 34 projects in 26 countries and revenues
of approximately $174 million.
Enterprise
Development & Investment Specialist, Malawi
We are currently
seeking an Enterprise Development & Investment Specialist for an upcoming
USDA-funded multi-year program in Malawi. The project aims to catalyze Malawi’s
SME agro-processing sector for value addition and increased trade in key value
chains, including groundnuts, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and sweet potatoes.
The position is contingent upon ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program.
Responsibilities
- Serves
as the principal advisor to the project on business development and
advisory services to improve entrepreneurship and small and medium
enterprises (SME) within the project’s key agricultural value chains. - Provides
technical leadership for activities related to business development and
advisory services for project-affiliated agricultural SMEs, including
identification of potential SMEs, financial analysis, business plan
generation and revision, market analysis, distribution channels, and
accessing finance.
· Design and oversee
all strategic business and financial planning and business skills training for
project-affiliated SMEs.
- Leads
development and implementation of strategies to strengthen private sector
investment in agricultural enterprises. - Works
closely with project staff, entrepreneurs, relevant partners, and line
ministries to enhance and engage private sector engagement and investment
in project-affiliated SMEs. - Oversees
day-to-day and long-term planning, design and operations of technical
business development unit to ensure effective project implementation. - Ensures
integration and synergies across project components.
Qualifications
- Minimum
of bachelor’s degree in business, management, finance, or economics
required; Master’s degree preferred. - Minimum
of 8 years of experience in providing business development services to
small and growing businesses (B2B services), experience with agricultural
businesses strongly preferred.
Experience
designing and managing business skills training for micro- and SMEs
Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong
negotiation, diplomacy, and team work skills.
- Strong
written and spoken English required.
Please apply online
at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E55565361D43515B7E59192F7757176903627…
phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged
to apply. EOE
