Inclusive Business Manager

Found in: Careerbuilder One Red US C2 - 2 weeks ago

Arlington VA United States TechnoServe Full time
Description

TechnoServe is a non-profit, economic development organization that works with enterprising men and women in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. We are business specialists assisting farmers and other entrepreneurs in 29 countries, increasing their access to information, capital, and markets. The increased income our clients derive enhances resilience and prosperity for their families and communities. In 2021, TechnoServe assisted 407,000 farmers and micro-enterprises resulting in $250 million of financial benefits and wages for participating farmers, businesses, and employees and improved livelihoods for an estimated 2.3 million people.

TechnoServe is currently implementing the Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness Technical Assistance Facility (CASA TAF), an 8 million programme funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) that is scheduled to run until March 2025. CASA TAF supports agribusinesses that buy from and/or sell to smallholder farmers, helping them to create shared value for the business and its smallholder suppliers/customers.

CASA TAF is partnered with a range of investors (including both DFIs such as BII, FMO, and Norfund; and smaller impact funds such as DOB Equity, Acumen, AgDevCo), working through them to select eligible portfolio companies where see opportunities to create shared value and drive material gains in incomes, gender equity and climate resilience. Overall, CASA TAF aims to benefit 100k smallholder farmers by March 2025, generating 13m in incremental net incomes annually.

The lynchpin to our approach is the Inclusive Business Plan (IBP), an analysis that maps out the inclusive growth opportunity for the business, as well as a package of grant finance, technical assistance and project management support from CASA TAF to de-risk the investment and ensure that it achieves its full commercial and impact potential. IBPs are a critical step to ensure full alignment on the plan between CASA TAF, agribusiness Management, and investors.

Following the IBP, CASA TAF funds and manages the delivery of targeted TA packages to the businesses, working hand-in-hand with their staff over the course of several years.

Job Summary

The Inclusive Business Manager plays a critical role with CASA TAF, both delivering Inclusive Business Plans and supervising the delivery of Inclusive Business Plans by Technoserve Fellows and Consultants, with the objective of scoping impactful Technical Assistance for partner agribusinesses. The core of the role is focused on providing high quality commercial and impact analysis to inform successful delivery of Technical Assistance, and involves frequent travel to a wide range of countries across Africa, South Asia and South-East Asia to collaborate with agribusiness management teams, conduct primary field research and connect with a wide range of investor, business, government and NGO stakeholders; as well as significant commercial analysis.

The role reports to the Senior Inclusive Business Manager.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Deliver IBPs (research and analysis, presentation, stakeholder management, commercial and technical quality control, and communication of the solution to key stakeholders)
  • Manage delivery of IBPs by Technoserve Fellows and third party consultants (strategic direction, process management, stakeholder management, commercial and technical quality control, and communication of the solution to key stakeholders).
  • Manage IBP operations effectively (recruitment, timeline, budget, compliance)
  • Build strong relationships with key agribusiness and investor partners (targeting of key decision makers, building credibility)
  • Help to drive thought leadership on inclusive business themes; disseminate methodologies and learnings with internal (TechnoServe) and external stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of seven years of relevant work experience; or Master's Degree plus 5 years of experience
  • Proven commercial analysis skillset
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, teamwork and relationship building
  • Proven stakeholder management skillset
  • Demonstrated passion for field work in a developing country
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior strategy consulting experience at a top-tier firm
  • Experience working with corporations around shared value initiatives
  • Experience implementing field work in a developing country

Required Languages English

Travel 30-50% travel to developing countries across Africa, South Asia and South-East Asia

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to work independently, flexibly, and responsively
  • Ability to adapt to changing working conditions
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The role will involve a mix of own delivery of Inclusive Business Plans, as well as managing Technoserve Fellows and third party consultants to deliver Inclusive Business Plans, with the mix evolving over time towards greater management as the candidate grows in experience and understanding of our approach to technical assistance.

NOTE: We are open to remote applicants for this position. TechnoServe will not provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have work authorization in the country from which they are applying.

#LI-REMOTE

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe's vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at recruitment@tns.org or call +1 202 785 4515.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

  • Director, Diversity Equity

    2 weeks ago

    Arlington, United States The AEgis Technologies Group Inc Full time

    Responsibilities: BlueHalo is currently seeking a Director, Inclusion & Diversity to join our Human Capital organization. Responsibilities: Design, deliver and/or lead implementation of enterprise level initiatives aligned to corporate strategy and develops employee engagement strategies Consult with business leaders at all levels of the organization with...

  • Inclusion Specialist

    Found in: Careerbuilder One Red US C2 - 1 week ago

    Chicago, IL, United States YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Full time

    DescriptionMake a Difference in Your Community - Summer Inclusion Specialist Opportunity! Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of youth and families in your community. Discover more than a job-enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. The...

  • Entry Level Business Manager

    10 hours ago

    Arlington, United States HAI Connections Full time

    Hiring an Energetic Entry Level Business Manager: Our company is a culture-forward business management firm where we put our team members first. We pride ourselves on our inclusive business model, welcoming professionals from all walks of life. This diversity within our Entry Level Business Manager team has enriched our atmosphere and culture. We have a...

  • Azure Engineer with Security Clearance

    Found in: Careerbuilder One Red US C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Arlington, VA, United States Strategic Business Systems Full time

    Strategic Business Systems currently seeking highly qualified, experienced, and motivated candidates for a Azure Stack Engineer.The individual will joining an existing team to provide System Admin support for our Federal Government customer in the Arlington, VA siteAs an Azure Stack Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design, implementation, and...

  • Business Analyst

    4 days ago

    Arlington, United States Ohm Systems, Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: Business Analyst Clearance: Public Trust Job DescriptionReviews, analyzes, and evaluates user needs to create systems solutions that support overall business strategies.Documents system requirements, defines scope and objectives, and creates system specifications that drive system development and...

  • Business Analyst

    3 days ago

    Arlington, United States Ohm Systems, Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: Business Analyst Clearance: Public Trust Job DescriptionReviews, analyzes, and evaluates user needs to create systems solutions that support overall business strategies.Documents system requirements, defines scope and objectives, and creates system specifications that drive system development and...

  • Business Analyst

    5 days ago

    Arlington, United States Ohm Systems, Inc Remote Work Freelance Full time $53 - $56

    Title: Business AnalystClearance: Public TrustJob Description:Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates user needs to create systems solutions that support overall business strategies.Documents system requirements, defines scope and objectives and creates system specifications that drive system development and implementation.Incumbents function as liaisons between IT...

  • Business Development Manager

    4 days ago

    Arlington, United States Amazon Web Services, Inc. Full time

    Bachelor's degree or equivalent - 5+ years experience operating in a role related to international security and compliance, such as security or compliance auditing, public policy, business development with a security and compliance focus, or related role. - Maintain at least one internationally recognized cybersecurity certification, to include but not...

  • OSD Business Operations Correspondence Manager with Security Clearance

    Found in: Careerbuilder One Red US C2 - 6 days ago

    Arlington, VA, United States SPA Full time

    Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc(SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issuesWith over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroadOur exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and...

  • Sr Finance Manager

    Found in: Careerbuilder One Red US C2 - 2 days ago

    Arlington, VA, United States Nestle Full time

    Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestle is the place for you. Nestle USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestle's presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food...

  • Business Financial Analyst with Security Clearance

    Found in: Careerbuilder One Red US C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Arlington, VA, United States XPD Analytics LLC Full time

    Provide Program, Planning, Budget and Execution (PPBE) lifecycle management to a PM and various stakeholdersThe key role will be supporting the Business Financial Manager (BFM) in budget development, financial execution, and analysis of research and development projects across a range of academia, industry, international partners, and laboratoriesMust...

  • Business Operations Manager with Security Clearance

    Found in: Careerbuilder One Red US C2 - 5 days ago

    Fairfax, VA, United States MITRE Corporation Full time

    Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have bothThat's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employeesMITRE is different from most technology companiesWe are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the...

  • ONCOLOGY BUSINESS SPECIALIST

    Found in: Careerbuilder One Red US C2 - 12 hours ago

    , VA, United States Astellas Pharma Full time

    **Oncology Business Specialist -** **Richmond, VA**Do you want to be part of a team that works every day to develop innovative therapies for patients? Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that is driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians? If so, then you belong at Astellas!Astellas Pharma is a...

  • Business Development Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Arlington, United States PGLS Full time

    PGLS is a leading provider of comprehensive multilingual Translation, Interpretation, and Language Training solutions in over 200 languages and dialects. As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, developing, and maintaining relationships with existing and potential clients, and...

  • Business Development Manager

    11 hours ago

    Arlington, United States PGLS Full time

    PGLS is a leading provider of comprehensive multilingual Translation, Interpretation, and Language Training solutions in over 200 languages and dialects. As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, developing, and maintaining relationships with existing and potential clients, and...

  • Business Operations Planning

    Found in: Careerbuilder One Red US C2 - 2 days ago

    Arlington, VA, United States Echelon Services, LLC Full time

    Contingent Upon Award Echelon is seeking a Business Operations Analyst Office Governance who will function as the lead in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the government customer's internal strategies, policies, processes, and proceduresThis function also oversees knowledge management for information and documentsEssential Functions•...

  • Knowledge Management and Communications Manager, USAID AFFORD

    Found in: Careerbuilder One Red US C2 - 1 week ago

    Arlington, VA, United States TechnoServe Full time

    DescriptionAbout TechnoServe: Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe's work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty. Food security and nutrition are essential to the...

  • Manager Business Analysis

    Found in: Careerbuilder One Red US C2 - 2 days ago

    Solon, OH, United States Nestle Full time

    The Out of Home (OOH) Division at Nestle USA leverages its position as the world's largest food and beverage company to bring brands that you enjoy in your home, to other areas of your life such as the workplace, restaurants, hotels, and your neighborhood College or University. Our portfolio of products and solutions includes beloved brands such as...

  • Managing Partner, Consulting, Federal Defense, IT Strategy with Security Clearance

    Found in: Careerbuilder One Red US C2 - 6 days ago

    Arlington, VA, United States Gartner Full time

    About the role: Gartner’s Consulting business is an extension of Gartner’s industry-leading IT ResearchFrom CIOs, to leaders in business and government, we help Gartner clients across enterprises translate insights into transformational actions and achieve their mission-critical prioritiesLeveraging the breadth of Gartner’s resources, Consulting is...

  • Business Development Manager with Security Clearance

    Found in: Careerbuilder One Red US C2 - 6 days ago

    Fairfax, VA, United States Full Visibility LLC Full time

    Full Visibility is seeking a Business Development Manager with DIA experience to work in the Greater Washington, D.CareaCandidate must possess an active Top Secret clearanceThe Business Development Manager will work closely with the executive team to develop opportunitiesThe ideal candidate will be a seasoned Business Development Manager who has experience...