SNV Market System Development Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia
SNV Market System Development Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionSNV is a not-for-profit international development organization.
Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 26 of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
SNV, Netherlands Development Organization, is operating in Ethiopia since the 1970s.
Currently, SNV is working in eight regional states and the two city administrations of Ethiopia, providing technical assistance and program implementation in Agriculture, WASH, and Energy Sectors.
SNV is an open and learning organization that focuses on improving the lives of Ethiopian through a market based approach inclusive of women and youth.
In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change including strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects.
The MSD specialist will be responsible for the following, not limited to
Identify/select relevant and potential market systems for the LI-WAY target groups.
Identification, assessment and on boarding of relevant stakeholders/implementing partners/key market players for collaboration with LI-WAY interventions implementation.
Develop interventions implementation detailed concept note in close collaboration with the identified implementing partners.
Prepare, share and finalise
interventions implementation agreement (sub grant agreements) with the selected implementing partners and facilitate the signing process.
Provide all the required technical and follow up supports during the implementation of the agreed interventions with the implementing partners;
The MSD specialist shall ensure all the facilitation related to the development of the enterprise market systems (both the start-up and growing/expanding enterprise are in line with the approach of Making Market Works for Poor approach.
Job Requirements
At least a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and other related fields.
At least 5 years direct experience in relevant working areas (technical support to project activities implementation, working with stakeholders, market development, etc.);
Experience in marketing, business development and access to finance;
Experience in public and private sector development;
Very good professional experience in market systems development and facilitation; experience in facilitating stakeholders’ engagement including assessment of incentives and capacity (attributes and gaps), specifically facilitating private sector involvement.
Very good knowledge on enterprise business development policies, procedures including range of business support services such as BDS, financing, sales and marketing;
Very good understanding of range of enterprises development opportunities;
Strong networking, partnership and interpersonal skills;
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and in writing, work independently and as part of the team, and work effectively with co-workers, partners and the private sector;
Computer proficiency in MS word, excel, and power point is required
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; SNV Market System Development Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia
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