Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Description
• The Assistant Manager - Private Sector Development (PSD) will have specific responsibilities that will include:
• Support in undertaking technical assistance to clients while ensuring high quality of delivery, and strict adherence to timelines,
• Support the process of report writing and data analysis,
• Execute assignments with the utmost diligence, attention to detail, and focus on quality,
• Contribute to organizational development by being a team player, and upholding organizational culture, values, and reputation,
• Develop and publish knowledge resources (blogs, case studies etc. ) through identifying key issues, lessons learned and best practices in programs and projects undertaken with different clients and in different geographies,
• Willing to travel and spend up to 50% of the time on on-site assignments.

Detailed responsibilities
Business Development
• Support the development and submission of proposals to generate business
• Author/ Co-author thematic publications to be developed from field experiences
• Actively engage in Marketing Activities and participate in Digital Media dialogues (blogs, discussion forums, etc. )

Professional Development
• Conduct "Quality of Delivery"/Feedback assessments with team members after assignment execution in line with the quality control guidelines
• Assist and support the development of other staff by providing guidance and advice where appropriate
• Take ownership of self-development by acquiring skills and knowledge that add value to the organization

Business Execution
• Participate in assignment set-up and de-briefing meetings of assignments
• Lead small and straightforward assignments under supervision
• Execute assignments with the utmost diligence, attention to detail, and focus on quality
• Support the process of report writing and data analysis
• Develop linkages with the junior staff of the client to gather assignment-related information/data
• Assist in the review of training courses delivered, research papers prepared, the curriculum developed, and technical assistance provided to clients
• Contribute to the development of MSC's toolkits and other publications

Requirements
Qualification:
• Bachelor or Master's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Development studies or related disciplines from an accredited Institution of higher learning.

Desired skills and competencies:
• Familiarity with data collection methods and modern data analysis software with robust data qualitative and quantitative analytics skills
• Demonstrated experience working with rural and low-income households.
• At least two years of experience in conducting field-based research.
• Experience in conducting training
• Experience in managing research or consultancy projects will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated understanding of the development landscape in Africa, including access to finance, Agriculture, youth and gender development, resilience, Digital ecosystems, and the policy contexts
• Experience or desire to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision.
• Readiness to travel across Africa and Asia. Over 40% of your time will be spent out of your workstation.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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