- Location: Washington, D.C., DC
- Sector: Non Profit
- Organization URL: http://www.acdivoca.org/jobs
- Experience: Mid Career / Advanced
- Last Date To Apply Mar-2-2012
- Date Posted Jan-7-2012
Description
Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and total revenues of $140 million.
We are seeking a D.C.-based Senior Director to provide technical expertise, new business development experience, and project supervision in our Financial Services practice area. Responsibilities include taking a leadership role in seeking new business opportunities, developing and writing proposals, or providing technical assistance on proposals; leading project start-up and transitions; identifying and assisting in procedural changes that improve project support; identifying potential and emerging programmatic and financial issues; facilitating collaboration between program staff, internal departments and external organizations to find solutions while meeting donor requirements and following appropriate regulations; and contributing to technical and professional knowledge in the field of development/rural finance, value chain finance, strengthening of informal financial organizations, and the intersection of livelihoods and food security with access to financial services.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in finance, international development, economics or a related field is required, and a master’s degree in the related field is strongly preferred; a minimum of six years’ experience in international development, including overseas experience with an emphasis on delivery/development of financial services, value chains and rural areas. Knowledge of the rules, regulations and policies of USAID plus familiarity with at least one donor is highly desirable. Candidates must also possess strong written, analytical and organizational skills; and a working knowledge of MS Excel and Word and the internet as a research tool. Fluency in at least one other language, especially Russian, French or Arabic, is strongly preferred.
Contact Details
- Contact: Tatiana Tompkins
- Telephone: 202-469-6204
- Email: ttompkins@acdivoca.org
Application Instructions
Please apply online at http://www.acdivoca.org/jobs or respond with resume, cover letter, and salary history to Attn: HR/SD-FS, 50 F Street NW, Suite 1075, Washington, DC 20001 or fax (202) 469-6255. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
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