Mid-Level Development Professional

Action for Enterprise Program Management Position

Action for Enterprise (AFE) is a leader in the field of private sector development for fighting poverty.  A nonprofit organization, AFE has experience in 25 developing countries and more than 35 value chains.  AFE implements cutting edge field programs, provides technical support to development organizations, conducts state-of-the art training, and authors innovative publications in the field of private sector, market and value chain development. 

AFE’s mission includes:

• Implementing programs that promote growth, efficiency and competitiveness of industries resulting in increased benefits and sustainable impact for individuals and small businesses.
• Being a leader in training and generate/share knowledge that forwards learning in the enterprise development field.
• Providing technical assistance to other development organizations and practitioners to improve their ability to implement effective market development programs.
  

AFE is recruiting a mid-level development professional (with a passion for sustainable private sector development) for a HQ position. Specific responsibilities for this positionincludes:

• Technical Assistance: conducting program design, technical support, and monitoring and evaluation activities focusing on value chain, market, and private sector development
• Training: preparation and delivery of training programs in value chain, market development, and private sector development approaches  
• Business Development: assistance in proposal development, contacting prospective donors, marketing AFE programs and services
• Backstop: supporting field programs including logistics, identification and preparation of consultants, response to requests, etc.
• Market Research: identifying potential markets and buyers for developing country products, collecting background information on targeted markets, competitiveness surveys, etc.
• Travel: Position requires up to 35% travel 
  

Additional qualifications for this position:

• At least three years experience implementing enterprise development programs in developing countries
• Major in Business or Economics (masters preferred)
• Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills
• Excellent computer skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and manage teams
• Additional languages (especially French) and training experience a plus
  

Interested candidates are asked to send an email message that outlines their qualifications with their CV attached as a MS Word document to recruitment@actionforenterprise.org.

Positions are open to US citizens and green card holders only.