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 nonprofit 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.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E55565361D43515B7E59192F7757176903627... phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE
