Business Development Support Director

• Banyan Global
• Rwanda
• Apply by 15 July 2017

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• Posted on 20 June 2017

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Job Description

Overview Banyan Global, an international development consulting firm with extensive experience managing successful economic development projects on the African continent and around the world, is recruiting a Business Development Support Director for an anticipated USAID-funded economic strengthening project in Rwanda. The project aims to facilitate the emergence of a dynamic off-farm sector that can generate greater employment at a higher wage for Rwandans currently engaged in subsistence agriculture and other low income economic activities.
Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and leadership in providing technical assistance to business development services (BDS) providers, banks, and other organizations working with small and medium enterprises.
• Lead the identification and cultivation of effective BDS providers, including traditional and non-traditional entities that are positioned to support emerging enterprises.
• Assist BDS providers with the development of programs and policies for supporting emerging enterprises, including training, coaching, and other forms of assistance.
• Develop and implement effective approaches to BDS staff training and capacity building.
• Participate in project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation as it relates to business development support, ensuring that all targets are met.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business administration, finance, economics, or other relevant field
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in business consulting, enterprise development, economic growth, banking and finance, or other related discipline
• Knowledge and understanding of the business needs of small and medium-sized businesses in Rwanda
• Familiarity with constraints and opportunities related to rural enterprises and livelihoods
• Excellent project management, communication, writing and computer skills
• Ability to negotiate, manage and build partnerships
• Knowledge and experience with the policy and regulatory environment as relates to small and medium-sized businesses in Rwanda
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience working on USAID projects is a plus
• Fluency in written and spoken English required

Banyan Global is an equal opportunity employer. Please apply to the position through our website, http://www.banyanglobal.com/careers.php, and include a cover letter and résumé in your submission. Please no phone calls.

About the Organization

Banyan Global is an international development consulting firm with offices in Washington, DC and staff working in a number of developing countries. Banyan Global operates seamlessly within six practice areas: finance and investment, health, gender, youth, enterprise development, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E).