Posted Feb 14, 2018
Summary:
The Enterprise Development Specialist will work under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Director and in collaboration with project team members. S/he will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the design and management of the innovative enterprise development programs and for establishing links.
Responsibilities:
Serves as a focal point for the identified needs of the communities on microenterprise development and competitiveness.
Collaborates closely with the program coordinator/program manager as well as other agencies working in the area and the private sector in the accessible markets.
Provide technical leadership and strategy in the implementation of activities designed to enhance access to finance and provide business development advisory support for SMEs
Design and implement business development, financial and non-financial services.
Plans develop and manage programs and activities related to enterprise development.
Lead initiative enterprise development, micro enterprise, SME and Startup programs.
Oversight of all activities conducted under the program and perform any other duties as requested.
Identify leverage points for new opportunities, promote appropriate collaborations, identify interventions, and scale up best practices.
Support project reporting, including the development of work plans, quarterly reports, and success stories.
Prepare reports on monthly project results and facilitate knowledge sharing and learning.
Lead program coordinator in data compilation.
Prepare scopes of work for short-term technical advisors, grants, and contracts.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
A minimum of 5 years’ experience with enterprise and startups or with development projects, with a strong emphasis on access to finance, entrepreneurship and SME support.
Experience in rural development initiatives, or leadership roles on donor-funded development projects (desirable).
Proficient in MS Office.
Strong writing and project management skills.
Excellent partnership building, communication, and management skills to work with the local communities, NGOs, and development partners.
Experience with Oxfam would be preferred.
Should be well versed with the measures in determining work priorities, making decisions on activity implementation matters, identifying and resolving program issues.
Experience in a non-governmental organization or in the United Nations (desirable)
About TiE:
TiE is a non-profit, global community welcoming entrepreneurs from all over the world. We believe in the power of ideas to change the face of entrepreneurship and growing business through our five pillars; mentoring, networking, education, incubating and funding. TiE was founded in 1992 by a group of successful entrepreneurs and is currently the world’s largest entrepreneurial organization out there. With programs like TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) and Mentor Match, we are reaching out and fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs.
* We are an equal opportunity employer. Females are encouraged to apply.
* Interview invitations will be extended on a rolling basis via email.
Job Details
The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Islamabad
TiE was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region. There are currently more than 13,000 members and over 2,500 charter members in 61 chapters across 17 countries. TiEs mission is to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, and education. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, TiEs focus is to generate and nurture our next generation of entrepreneurs. This global power house has helped to start hundreds of companies and generated over 200 billion dollars in Venture Capital, a figure that even surpasses the GDP of some countries. rnrnTiE Islamabad was inaugurated in June, 2008.
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