Reporting Unit/Supervisor: Country Director
Location: Abidjan, Côte d'IvoireTravel: International up to 5% Domestic up to 25%
I. TechnoServe Background:
TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women in even the poorest places can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.
II. Program Description:
Employment is a priority of the 2012-2015 National Development Plan (NDP) for Côte d'Ivoire. The government aims to create one million jobs by 2015 to raise the current unemployment rate of 17-24% among 15 to 34 year olds.
III. Position Description:
TechnoServe is searching for a Team Leader to oversee a team of five component leads responsible for starting, managing and expanding each of five different program components aimed at accelerating growth and job creation in Côte d'Ivoire. They will manage training in business management and technical assistance for successful implementation of projects.
Team Leader will oversee program operations, including design, implementation and relationships with partners. The Team Lead will ensure the quality of execution with a particular focus on achieving impact. In addition, the Team Lead will oversee the monitoring and evaluation of their respective components. The Team Lead will also ensure that the following activities are undertaken either directly or through direct reports:
IV. Required Skills & Experience:
V. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
VI. Application Instructions:
Qualified and interested applicants should submit a single Word-formatted document consisting of cover letter, resume and salary history to jobs@tns.org. Please identify the position for which you are applying in the subject line. Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be considered or contacted. No phone calls please.
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