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 security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.
Job Description
Senior Management And Technical Specialists, Mali
We are currently seeking senior-level Technical and Management Leads for the anticipated USAlD-funded funded DCA program. DCA seeks to support capacity building as needed for both lenders and borrowers which will facilitate economic growth. Prior experience working with international NGOs and companies on donor-funded projects, specifically USAID projects, is preferred for this position.
Duties & Responsibilities:
•Deliver technical assistance to program beneficiaries in value chain development, rural enterprise development, private sector development marketing, and cross-border trade; Coordinate capacity building;
•Analyze and research market data and communicate value chain opportunities to stakeholders;
•Develop and maintain strong partnerships with investors, lenders, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders.
Required Skills or Experience
•Master’s degree in business, agribusiness, or related field; 10 years of field experience in enterprise development for business and marketing;
•Eight years’ experience in training and capacity building of business teams in rural enterprises in Mali or francophone Africa;
•Expertise in value chain development and cross-border trade;
•Professional fluency in French required.
•English highly preferred.
How To Apply
If you are interested in these opportunities please submit your resume to [email protected] by 30 May 2015, indicating your position of interest in the email subject line. Resumes should list long-term employment history and any relevant short-term consulting work.
•No phone calls please.
•Only finalists contacted.
•Women and minorities encouraged to apply