Reports to: Country Director
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Travel: 50% Domestic, 5% international
TechnoServe Background:
TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a non-profit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience required
- Advanced degree in business management or other relevant field with 5+ years of experience strongly preferred
- Relevant experience desired includes:
- Working in top tier consulting firm or similar preferred
- Experience working with non-profit/International NGO organizations
- Experience working with M4P approach preferred
- Prior value chain experience in area of seed crops (e.g., cotton) preferred
- Exceptionally strong project management and analytical skills as evidenced by leading roles on engagements of significant scale
- Demonstrated ability to effectively service clients, particularly in the for-profit sector
- Demonstrates strong passion for assisting clients in building profitable and sustainable businesses that benefit the rural poor
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
- Excellent oral & written presentation skills required
- Proven ability to build rapport among internal and external stakeholders
- Willingness to travel internationally and domestically when necessary
Core Competencies:
- Integrity and honesty
- Team Work/ Relationships
- Learning attitude
- Communication
- Decision making/Problem Solving
- Planning & Time Management
Technical and Managerial Competencies:
- Financial & Resource Management
- Innovative Mindset
- Emotional Intelligence
- Strategic Thinking
- Staff Development
Career Pathways:
The positions that might be the next career opportunities for employees in this job title include Senior Program Manager or Portfolio Manager.
Application Instructions:
Qualified and interested applicants should submit a non-returnable single Word-formatted document consisting of cover letter, resume and salary history to tz-info@tns.org. The final deadline for application is 6th June 2017. Women are encouraged to apply. Please identify the position for which you are applying in the subject line. Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be considered or contacted. No phone calls please