SME Development BDS Technical Lead

Development Alternatives Inc (DAI); Islamabad Capital Territory; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development organization is seeking a skilled professional to provide technical leadership in SME development and business development services in Islamabad. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and experience in SME capital markets, along with fluency in English. This role contributes to promoting sustainable economic growth in Pakistan, focusing on improving access to finance for SMEs.

Qualifications

• Qualified development professional with experience in relevant sectors.
• Experience in SME capital markets, SME debt financing, or Business Development Services.
• Experience on USAID-funded projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on SME development and BDS activities.
• Evaluate program activities and prepare regular progress reports.
• Design linkages for SME development to academia and the private sector.

Skills

Technical leadership in SME development

Stakeholder engagement

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law or related field

Job description

Development Alternatives Inc (DAI), Pakistan

Provide technical leadership on SME development /BDS activities Participate in and provide input for SME development /BDS strategic plan, including SME selection and geographic/industry focus Oversee SME development /BDS activities and their full integration into cross-cutting activities, ensuing timely and consistent results for program’s technical areas Serve as SME development /BDS liaison to USAID, Pakistani officials, counterparts, other donors and DAI home office management, ensuring clear communications and consistent expectations across all parties Evaluate the performance of the program activities and prepare regular progress reports detailing program results against strategic objective and intermediate result indicators Carry out SME mapping focusing on leveraging the comparative advantages in each of the geographic locations; design appropriate business support services Design linkages for SME development /BDS to academia and the private sector; develop international market/demand driven linkages Coordinate the identification, approval, hiring, and mobilization of STTAsDAI seeks technical experts for an anticipated USAID-funded project to promote sustainable economic growth in Pakistan by improving access to finance for SMEs and providing SMEs with business development services. The program aligns with Government priorities for promoting broad-based and inclusive economic growth in Pakistan. It is envisioned that the program with strengthen financial systems as well as promote private sector-led economic development. The position will be based in Islamabad.

Job Specification

All candidates must meet the following qualifications: Must be a qualified development professional with technical experience in relevant technical sectors, and hold at least a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law or related field Experience developing SME capital markets, SME debt financing or SME Business Development Services in emerging markets Demonstrated experience working with a variety of stakeholders, partners and government institutions Previous experience on USAID-funded or other donor projects desirable Fluent English is required

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