TechnoServe Background: TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries.
We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets.
Our work is rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women in even the poorest places can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities.
With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.
Program Development Overview: TechnoServe seeks a Senior Program Development Manager to lead new business development and program design for its East Africa Region, working closely with and reporting to the East Africa Regional Director.
S/he will originate, design and develop technical and cost proposals to secure new funding for TechnoServe East Africa, and support country and project directors in the region to do the same.
S/he will be responsible for maintaining an overview of program development work for the Division, inclusive of program development strategy.
This position will supervise and manage the Program Development Manager based in Kampala and work closely with Country Directors and Program Managers in the field, as well as Program Development colleagues in TechnoServe’s Washington D.C headquarters.
Required Skills & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s in Business, Agriculture, Economics, International Development or related fields strongly preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience with a Master’s Degree or minimum 7 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree.
Proven track record in successful business and program development design;
Experience in designing, developing, researching and authoring quality and winning proposals; experience working proposals for USG, DFID, and BMGF, preferred
Proven experience cultivating and managing senior level relationships
Experience in East Africa, economic development, agriculture, agribusiness, women, SME- development, market systems, preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write for diverse audiences and editing skills. Fluent in English, both written and oral
Experience living and working in multi-cultural environments abroad, E. Africa preferred
Project management experience, preferred
Experience with technical areas relevant to TechnoServe, preferred
Ability to travel internationally 30% of the time
How to Apply:
Please submit your application (by email only) to ke-recruit@tns.org with the position title placed in the subject line.
Please include
(1) cover letter describing your interest,
(2) curriculum vitae,
(3) three years’ salary history, and
(4) telephone contacts of three professional referees.
Please include all requirements in a single document (pdf).
Applications will be treated confidentially.
Deadline for applications is 9th October 2015.
Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, and Individuals with Disabilities