Enterprise Development Specialist

Description:

• A university degree in business management, business administration, , development studies, international development or relations, economics or related field
• A minimum of five (05) years of experience of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) development and MSME grants management
• A minimum of eight (08) years of experience of working on MSME development in rural/ underdeveloped areas
• A minimum of five (05) years of experience in market and/or rural development, access to finance (both micro and SME), SME accelerators or business development services, and/or other forms of consulting or operational experience with SMEs will be preferred
• Good understanding of the economic and operational context of KP and NMDs and past experience of working in the area will be preferred
• Experience of working with the USAID funded economic growth/livelihood development and or grants programs will be preferred.
• Strong computer skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Spoken Urdu and Pashto is desirable
Job description
• Lead the implementation of activities under Component 2 i.e. Micro- and small businesses promoted by strengthening MSMEs in both farm and non-farm sectors
• Work closely with the MSME and Private Sector Specialist to deliver interventions pertaining to engagement and development of MSMEs and private sector in the NMDs;
• Planning and overseeing relevant district staff to ensure successful implementation of all activities planned under Component 2;
• Work closely with MSME and Private Sector Specialist to develop and
ensure the implementation of work plans for all activities under Component 2;
• Liaise with relevant GoKP departments, SMEDA, private sector actors (Market/Cluster associations, Chambers of Commerce and Industry), banks/financial services providers, business development service providers, and other private sector stakeholders to keep them engaged in project design and updated on project achievements;
• Manage consultations and engagement with banking and credit service providers and facilitate their entry in untapped NMD markets;
• Work with the PPP Specialist to facilitate outreach to MSMEs regarding relevant project interventions;
• Work closely with the Grants Manager to guide development of a responsive Grants Manual, designing of grants products and smooth implementation of grants support activities;
• Work closely with Component 1 (Agriculture sector capacity enhanced and modernized through strengthening of agriculture production resources) team to ensure successful implementation of MSMEs development activities.