Closing
date: 23 Oct 2017
date: 23 Oct 2017
Since
1963 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 nonprofit international development organization that
delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial
services, enterprise development, community development and food sec
1963 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 nonprofit international development organization that
delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial
services, enterprise development, community development and food sec
urity in
order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.
ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 49 projects in 30 countries and total
revenues of $151 million.
Enterprise
Development Lead, Rwanda
Development Lead, Rwanda
The
anticipated Nguriza Nshore project in Rwanda will facilitate emergence
of a dynamic off-farm sector and will strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem,
business development services and access to finance. By alleviating constraints
to entrepreneurship, off-farm businesses will be expanded in both urban and rural
environments and will stimulate employment opportunities for rural populations.
Nguriza Nshore Activity is a forward-thinking project which is
designed for flexibility in response to learning and dynamism in the
environment. The project is funded by USAID and is envisioned to start in 2018.
anticipated Nguriza Nshore project in Rwanda will facilitate emergence
of a dynamic off-farm sector and will strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem,
business development services and access to finance. By alleviating constraints
to entrepreneurship, off-farm businesses will be expanded in both urban and rural
environments and will stimulate employment opportunities for rural populations.
Nguriza Nshore Activity is a forward-thinking project which is
designed for flexibility in response to learning and dynamism in the
environment. The project is funded by USAID and is envisioned to start in 2018.
ACDI/VOCA
seeks a dynamic, progressive, and private-sector oriented technical component
lead who brings proven experience in Rwanda working on business development
services (BDS) initiatives to grow small and medium enterprises. The Enterprise
Development Lead will be responsible for project’s engagement with a range of
BDS providers and other similar ecosystem actors, both private and public. S/he
will lead strategy development and will balance a component management with
direct technical assistance and oversight of a team of technical staff.
seeks a dynamic, progressive, and private-sector oriented technical component
lead who brings proven experience in Rwanda working on business development
services (BDS) initiatives to grow small and medium enterprises. The Enterprise
Development Lead will be responsible for project’s engagement with a range of
BDS providers and other similar ecosystem actors, both private and public. S/he
will lead strategy development and will balance a component management with
direct technical assistance and oversight of a team of technical staff.
The
ideal candidate will be familiar with a variety of business models for BDS
providers to support SMEs across a range of growth stages and sub-sectors. The
individual will have exposure to marketplace realities which include off-farm
agriculture and non-farm industries.
ideal candidate will be familiar with a variety of business models for BDS
providers to support SMEs across a range of growth stages and sub-sectors. The
individual will have exposure to marketplace realities which include off-farm
agriculture and non-farm industries.
Responsibilities:
- Provide
technical leadership and strategy development for the project’s support to
BDS providers and other actors in Rwanda’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. - Form
strategic partnerships and alliances that incorporate disadvantaged
businesses, particularly ones located in rural areas, into competitive
value chains. - Provide
direct technical assistance and advisory services as needed. - Track
progress towards core component indicators and learning objectives, and
propose strategic adaptations in response to market shifts. - Engage,
collaborate and share international best practices and lessons learned
from SME programs with government, financial institutions and business
service providers. - Coordinate
with existing programs to expand entrepreneurship initiates, particularly
among youth, and create dynamic entrepreneurship support-systems.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in business administration, economics, finance, marketing, or
related area required; advanced degree preferred. - Minimum
of 5 years of experience in the private sector or with development
projects, with a strong emphasis on access to finance, entrepreneurship
and SME support. - Expertise
in business planning and strategy development; various business models for
BDS provision, product pricing, investment, and entrepreneurship
development. - Demonstrated
passion for using innovative approaches to solve complex development
problems, with practical experience mobilizing and working with diverse
teams. - Knowledge
of the landscape of ecosystem actors and understand a range of BDS models
and SME services in Rwanda. - Prior
experience managing small teams preferred, with technical strategy
development, activity planning, and relationship building with public and
private stakeholders. - Demonstrated
ability to write coherent and analytical reports. - Excellent
networking and communication skills. - Fluency
in English and Kinyarwanda required.
Please
apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs. The
applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt, only finalists will be
contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and
people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.
apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs. The
applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt, only finalists will be
contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and
people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.
