Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 01 Apr 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 security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has 49 active projects in 30 countries and total revenues of approximately $151 million.
Private Sector Competitiveness Team Leader, Guatemala
We are currently seeking a Private Sector Competitiveness Team Leader for the USAID-funded Guatemala Creating Economic Opportunities (CEO) Project. The objective of CEO is to reduce poverty and improve living conditions, closing gaps between Guatemala and migrant destination countries, in order to decrease unaccompanied child and irregular migration. To achieve this objective, CEO will grow businesses, and increase employment and income generating opportunities for Guatemalans through a multi-pronged approach utilizing four levers of economic development – expanding access to markets, improving workforce capacity, increasing access to financial services, and strengthening the policy and enabling environment. CEO will particularly focus on youth and indigenous persons, in select geographic areas with high levels of out migration within the Western Highlands, as well as in the Department of Guatemala).
Under supervision of the COP, the Private Sector Competitiveness Team Leader will lead the private sector competitiveness efforts of the project. Provide assistance to generate formal businesses and jobs. Responsible for designing project activities; works closely with project staff, government, civil society, private sector counterparts, and beneficiaries to successfully implement activities and achieve desired results.
Responsibilities:
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Work with private sector to promote trade and investment, mobilize financial services, upgrade productive infrastructure and improve the private sector competiveness.
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Develop the capacity of producers, and MSMEs in Guatemala to identify and respond to domestic, regional and international business opportunities.
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Facilitate the development of inclusive supply chains linking producers and service providers markets in Guatemala and abroad.
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Improve the commercial viability of market information platforms, and ensure equitable access to information by men, women and youths.
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Identify new product or service opportunities and diversification of existing products in domestic markets.
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Ensure private sector is improving productivity and competiveness through the adoption of improved management practices, and technology. Establish and maintain productive working relationships with businesses, financial institutions, local and national government ministries, foundations, NGOs, universities, and individuals.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in a related field, including but not limited to agriculture, economics, development, etc.; Master’s degree preferred.
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Minimum of 10 years of relevant and progressive work experience in developing countries, preferably in the area of access to finance, and/or international trade and investment.
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Five (5) years of management experience, including direct supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams working on multi-faceted international development programs.
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Expertise in strengthening the competitiveness of SMEs, as well as workforce development programs.
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Familiarity with the socio-economic landscape of Guatemala is preferred.
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Excellent communication skills for a wide audience of stakeholders.
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Fluent spoken, written, and reading abilities in English and Spanish required.
How to apply:
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E5556A361D43717B7E59192F77501A6F02627B4D. No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. ACDI/VOCA will never solicit a payment from any applicant.
