The Senior Technical Specialist-Private Sector Engagement will support CSISA-MEA project`s activities in accelerating new business opportunities for domestic and US agricultural machinery manufacturers, suppliers, and light engineering firms in the Bangladesh agricultural machinery sector. S/he will play a multifaceted role in the areas of private sector engagement with lead firms in the agricultural manufacturing/machinery sphere and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the light engineering sector.
The Senior Technical Specialist will be responsible for providing technical inputs on the design of market-based interventions and activities through joint-venture agreements in the following broad areas:
Assembling/manufacturing/retailing/distribution of agricultural machinery by national and international agricultural machinery private companies
Improvement in the competitiveness of MSMEs in the light engineering sector and ability to access finance
Lead Firm Engagement:
Support implementation of the project's overall private sector engagement strategy, including building and managing partnerships
Facilitate the development of joint venture agreements with private sector partners
Negotiate budgets with lead firms and manage proper allocation and utilization of funds
Manage the implementation of the agreements with lead firms and monitor and report on results using market system indicators
Light Engineering Engagement:
Facilitate the development of local-level agreements with MSMEs in the light engineering sector
Manage the implementation of the agreements with lead firms and monitor and report on results using market system indicators
Support the design of support packages for the MSMEs in the areas of business and financial management
Link foundries/small firms in the light engineering sector as suppliers for lead firms
Technical and Implementation Support:
Provide technical guidance and support to field teams in the implementation of the above activities in Jashore, Bogura, and Cox's Bazar as and when required, ensuring that a market system approach is maintained and followed
Manage budgets for assigned interventions and ensure efficient allocation of funding
Spearhead the preparation of periodic progress reports, technical briefs, case studies, success stories, and other communication materials
Work closely with iDE's Evidence & Analytics unit to periodically review and refine the project's results chain and indicators in order to ensure that the project is capturing market system change
Liaise with iDE Global headquarters program support team as needed
Educational Requirements :
Master's Degree, preferably in Business/ Economics/ Social Sciences/ Development Studies/ Management/ Agriculture. Considering substantial period of relevant experience educational qualification can be relaxed.
Experience Requirements :
4 to 5 year(s)
Additional Requirements :
Work Experience & knowledge:
At least 4-5 years of experience in international development with a focus on private sector engagement and stakeholder management
Proven, practical experience with market systems development
Hands on experience of working in donor funded project specially experience of working in USAID funded project will get preference
Personal Skills:
Ability to work with team members and flexibility to adapt to different work conditions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
Proven interpersonal and intercultural skills, including flexibility and sensitivity
Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to gender diversity
Undertake additional tasks subject to workload and skill sets such as business development, cross-project training and evaluations
Ability to interact and collaborate with a broad range of public and private sector and NGO partners
Physical ability and proficiency:
Ability to travel and undertake fieldwork in rural contexts
Written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to present coherent and convincing messages to different audiences
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps
Compensation & Other Benefits :
How to Apply
Please submit your recent CV (maximum 3 pages) with a cover letter. Please mark the subject line as "Application for the position of Senior Technical Specialist - Private Sector Engagement (Re advertisement)". Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Apply Procedure
Please submit your recent CV (maximum 3 pages) with a cover letter to bangladesh-jobs@ideglobal.org. Please mark the subject line as "Application for the position of Senior Technical Specialist - Private Sector Engagement (Re advertisement)". Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Women are actively encouraged to apply.
