TechnoServe, a nonprofit business organization that provides business- and market-based solutions to poverty in developing countries, seeks qualified candidates for the following:

Development Consultant, West & Southern Africa Division
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:

TechnoServe, Inc. is an international nonprofit development organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to help entrepreneurial men and women in poor rural and urban areas of the developing world to build businesses that create jobs, income and economic opportunity for their families, their communities and their countries.

II. BACKGROUND:

The West and Southern Africa (WSA) division of TechnoServe oversees five country programs (Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Mozambique, Swaziland, and South Africa) and two regional, value chain programs (cocoa and cashew in West Africa). Current (2009) funding for the region is approximately $14 million, but core funding for at least two of the five country programs will be ending in 2010. At the same time, the WSA division is currently targeting new countries to expand its footprint in the region, building on its successes to date particularly in areas such as entrepreneurship and sectors such as horticulture, feed and livestock.

III. PRIMARY PROJECT PURPOSE:

The overall purpose of this consultancy is raise additional funding for the West and Southern Africa division. This will include raising funds both for existing country programs (e.g., sorghum in Ghana) and new business opportunities in a non-presence country (e.g., entrepreneurship in Malawi).

IV. TASKS/ACTIVITIES:

The consultant will work with the WSA team, which includes Regional Director Brent Habig, Deputy Director Leslie Johnston, and Program Manager Holly Krueger, to:

Assess and prioritize new business opportunities across the WSA region
Assist the WSA team in making contact with key donors in target countries through an initial road show
Lead the proposal development process for high priority opportunities, which includes:
Developing the initial lead summary, concept, and budget
Identifying and finalizing in-country partners
Drafting the full proposal, budget, and accompanying materials
Coordinating with TechnoServe DC for revisions and signoffs, as required
Submitting to the donor
Assisting with contract negotiations, as required
Assist with the resource mobilization once proposals are accepted

V. DELIVERABLES:

Robust assessment and prioritization of WSA opportunities
At least five full proposals submitted

VI. SKILLS REQUIRED:

Proven business development / fundraising skills
Excellent writer
Strategic thinker
Ability to structure and manage complex tasks
Proven people / stakeholder management skills

VII. FEES & EXPENSES:

Daily fee will be determined based on the successful applicant’s experience and education.

VIII. OTHER INFORMATION:

Reports To: Leslie Johnston, Deputy Director, West and Southern Africa Division

Position Location & Travel Potential: In one of the WSA countries (Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, South Africa, Swaziland or Mozambique). Ideal location would be Swaziland or Ghana due to presence of the WSA team.

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Six months

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Interested candidates should send CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Place position title in the email subject line.

TechnoServe is an equal opportunity employer.

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