Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 31 Dec 2015
IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in partnership with local people in 130 countries - mainly with the generous support of USAID - designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market driven solutions along the entire value chain of a company or industry.
IESC is seeking a business development services (BDS) specialist for an anticipated multi-year program focusing on providing support to microfinance institutions and small enterprises throughout Lebanon. This position will be full-time and will be based in Beirut.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with Lebanese stakeholders, including CEOs from businesses both large and small, academic leaders, and senior government officials;
- Identify gaps in BDS provision, facilitate development of a responsive and sustainable BDS delivery system;
- Coordinate with the Chief of Party to incorporate all BDS activities into a coherent work plan;
- Oversee small business training initiatives; build capacity of local trainers;
- Oversee activities that improve availability and accessibility of effective and efficient business development services.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, management, economics, finance or related field required; advanced degree preferred;
- Minimum eight years of relevant technical experience supporting private and or/ public organizations to improve business development services for MSMEs in Lebanon, including a range of approaches and services;
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary and multinational teams;
- Familiarity and experience with international development principles and practices;
- Experience working in Lebanon required and local hire preferred;
- Fluent in Arabic and English required; proficiency in French preferred.
How to apply:
Visit http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IESCORG&cws=1&rid=132 to apply.