Description

Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe’s work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.

The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing…when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.

Summary:

Addressing Mango Production and Post-harvest Loss and Increasing Fish Yields (AMPPLIFY) is a five-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the Food for Progress Program that will facilitate a resilient and growing trade of mango and fish, sustained by profitable farmers making ongoing productivity and climate-smart investments to maintain the health and performance of their farms across Côte d’Ivoire. Over the next five years, the project will use a facilitative market-based approach that leverages the resources of the private sector to drive incentives and behavior change throughout the market system, which can achieve improved productivity, trade, and food security through the provision of high-quality, accessible goods and services for farmers and other value chains (VC) participants.

The Senior Manager, Enterprise will play a pivotal role in driving growth and innovation for our clients in the aquaculture and mango value chains. Your responsibilities will include developing comprehensive business cases and providing strategic advisory services to stakeholders in these sectors. The Sr. Manager, Enterprise oversees a team of Business Advisors who train clients on financial and business management, and sustainability standards. They support cooperatives and agri-SMEs (input suppliers, feed mills, traders, and exporters) to adopt best practices and new technologies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Research and analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and industry dynamics in aquaculture and horticulture.
• Collaborate with clients to identify opportunities and challenges in their businesses.
• Develop detailed business cases, including financial models and feasibility studies, to support decision-making processes.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations to commercially oriented farmers, exporters, input companies, processors, and retailers to optimize their operations.
• Offer guidance on sustainable practices, technology adoption, and market expansion strategies.
• Assist clients in developing and implementing business growth plans.
• Develop and manage a team of Business Advisors ensuring consistent delivery of high quality trainings, development and customization of training, and troubleshooting field issues if adoption rates are low
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the aquaculture and horticulture sectors.
• Act as a trusted advisor, understanding the unique needs and goals of each client.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes affecting aquaculture and horticulture.
• Share industry insights and knowledge with clients to help them stay competitive.
• Support Business Advisors to deliver quality and impactful training to beneficiaries.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, economics, or a related field plus 10 years of experience in business consulting, advisory services, strategic planning; or Master’s degree plus seven years of experience.
• Proven experience in enterprise development in the sectors of agriculture, aquaculture, or horticulture.
• Experience managing dispersed, remote teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on international development projects, especially in the context of agricultural or agribusiness development.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices in agriculture is a plus.

Required Languages

• Proficiency in English and French

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position reports to the Chief of Party and manages a small team of business advisors

Applicants must have work authorization in Côte d’Ivoire at the time of application. 

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

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