Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic development and post-crisis stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Director, Private Sector Competitiveness
Requisition Number: 17-0208
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Division: Economic Growth Division
Position Summary
- The purpose of the AgCompete project is to strengthen agriculture productivity and profitability of smallholder farmers in Nigeria.
- The project will be composed of three main components:
- Design of the Agriculture Competitiveness Fund for private sector partnerships and funding to catalyze technological innovations;
- Administration of the Agriculture Competitiveness Fund to develop private sector partnerships and provide grants;
- And technical assistance that directly supports, coordinates, and organizes qualifying recipients to achieve the Missions food security objectives.
- The project will contribute to the Mission’s overall Feed the Future strategy, which looks to improve agriculture competitiveness of smallholder farmers in Nigeria.
Reporting & Supervision:
- Reporting directly to the DCOP, the Competitiveness Director will lead the project’s activities to support micro, small and medium enterprise agribusinesses participating in the Innovation Fund activities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design and lead activities that build capacity of MSMEs to address relevant technical and management constraints;
- Facilitate linkages to improve access to finance, employment and business advisory services;
- Strengthens business skills and facilitates linkages along the value chains.
Expected Outcomes:
- Delivers technical expertise in MSME development;
- Dynamic representation of Creative before grantee MSMEs;
- Achieves component deliverables.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- At least a Masters’ degree in business, economics, accounting, finance or other relevant field (or, alternately, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5 additional years of relevant experience);
- At least 7 years of relevant work experience, including experience with a Contractor or international NGO managing an office or program, in firm-level enterprise development;
- Prior relevant experience with USAID or USAID-funded projects is required;
- Experience managing projects and/or an office with culturally diverse teams;
- Prior experience in Nigeria required;
- Excellent oral and written English required.
Application Closing Date
31st July, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
- Position contingent upon donor funding.
- Only finalists will be contacted.
- No phone calls, please.