Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.
Entrepreneurship Specialist and Private Sector Liaison, South Africa
ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a Program Manager for an upcoming three-year program in South Africa building the capacity of five local PEPFAR partner organizations to implement economic strengthening initiatives alongside their HIV prevention education programs. The program will target youth (ages 15-24) in Gauteng and KZN. The Program Manager will provide leadership, supervision, technical guidance, and representation for all program activities. The position is subject to ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program and is anticipated to begin October 2014. The Entrepreneurship Specialist and Private Sector Liaison will lead efforts working with the ASPIRES team and local partners in the design of entrepreneurship and small business management training and activities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership in the design of entrepreneurship and small business management training and activities with the five ASPIRES implementing partners and identified Community Based Organizations (CBOs), including support in integrating ES training and activities into existing HIV prevention education curricula and activities
- Provide leadership in linking IPs and CBOs with other local partners and resources to support ES training and activities for integration with HIV and AIDS prevention education programming
- Work with the IPs to develop strategies for engaging with the private sector to support ES programming and activities, including identifying job or learnership opportunities for youth
- Identify, develop and facilitate strategic relationships with private sector actors in supporting ES activities
- Provide ongoing guidance, mentoring and supplemental training and support to the IPs and their CBOs to ensure sustainable implementation of ES interventions and ongoing integration of HIV and ES Programming
Qualifications:
- At least five years of experience developing and implementing entrepreneurship and small business management trainings and activities
- Demonstrated experience building relationships and linking private sector actors with HIV and AIDS prevention, livelihoods, or other youth programs
- Experience implementing USAID-funded projects and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred; PEPFAR experience useful
- Master's degree in a relevant subject area preferred; Bachelor's degree and additional years of experience accepted
- Fluency in English, written and spoken, required
How to apply:
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556B361D43515B7E59192F77571B6307627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women encouraged to apply. EOE.
South African local candidates are encouraged to apply, no ex-pat allowances offered.
