Asset Creation Specialist

Food For The Hungry Inc•Phoenix, AZ

30d

About The Position

Responsible for the entrepreneur support and business development component of the FH’s programs. The role will take an active role in design and implementation of training programs, business development support, and provision of ‘start-up packages’ to selected base-level entrepreneurs. The Asset Creation Specialist will support the strategy design for these components and will be responsible for ensuring the effective planning, implementation, review and monitoring of the interventions. All work streams will be conducted in close collaboration with the Director of Asset Creation who has overall responsibility for the implementation of the Asset Creation area of flourishing in the new program model.

Requirements

Sound technical knowledge in Entrepreneurship and Business Development, Market Systems and Agriculture Value Chain.
Sound technical knowledge and working experience in leading climate adaptation programming.
Analytical skills – use of advanced Statistical Software such as Epi-Info, STATA, Data Studio, and other database and Statistical Software.
Systemic thinking - mastery of Systems Practice, Human Centered Design, and research methodology.
Training and capacity building skills
Interpersonal and Communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work with tight deadlines and under pressure.
High degree of initiative, flexibility, and creativity.
Ability to work well within a small team and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Google platforms, Microsoft Office products, and virtual technologies such as Skype and/or Zoom.
Bachelor's degree in one of these areas: Entrepreneurship and Business Development, Market Systems, or Agriculture Value Chain required.
5+ years of experience in entrepreneurship and business development is required.
Hands-on experience working in developing country contexts, in training needs identification, design of training programs and tools, and delivery of training.
Ability to travel 25% of the year in developing countries and fragile contexts.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in one or more of the following areas is an asset: business skills training, business incubation hubs, and / or business development services.
Prior experience in a complex, matrixed organization, with the ability to scale processes in a global, professional, service organization.
Non-profit ministry experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and planning of entrepreneurship and business development technical programs and projects.
Lead the design of the overall capacity development for both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in our programs.
Identify needs for start-up packages and non-financial business development services for entrepreneurs and lead the design and implementation of these components.
Identify gaps and lead the design and delivery of business development services for entrepreneurs.
Provide demand based technical backstopping for Technical Programs and projects related to entrepreneurial and business development.
Provide supportive supervision to ensure operational excellence.
Mitigate any reputational risk by ensuring programs achieve high quality standards and deliver the desired results.
Design, develop, and deliver entrepreneurship and enterprise capacity development materials
Develop and maintain positive relationships with key thought leaders and relevant local public and private stakeholders (e.g., vocational training institutions) related to entrepreneurship components.
Support design and development of any grants funding opportunities.
Explore opportunities for partnerships and support pre-positioning for any revenue growth opportunities.
Support country offices in designing and developing proposals to generate funding at the local levels.
Participate and represent FH in relevant external conferences and forums related to Entrepreneurship and Business Development.
Support the design and implementation of the monitoring framework and plan as it relates to entrepreneurship components of the program.
Undertake annual market assessments of training needs and market demands for entrepreneurship training, including the supply and demand for skills (soft, vocational, technical etc.).
Develop research, innovation, and learning agenda for Entrepreneurship and Business Development.
Publish well researched articles in reputable journals demonstrating the learning and effectiveness of Entrepreneurship and Business Development programming.
Other duties as assigned.