This person will be responsible for the overall technical delivery of all aspects of Start Up relating to strengthening support services.

They will:

•   Lead the team on value chain mapping and analysis and the identification of  market constraints to be addressed by Start up
•   Lead on the development of market analysis and strategies and engagement with BDS providers identified for Start Up support
•   Lead on the overall design and implementation of intervention activities in line with market/ecosystem strategies agreed in the focus sectors
•   Support the technical teams to manage specific interventions including the sourcing of consultants and review of  work
•   Engage with key stakeholders in the focus sectors, including collaborating with existing development efforts and other donor programmes
•   Oversee programme implementation and provide quality assurance on all outputs and deliverables related to the Strengthening support services workstream.
•   Together with the Team Leader, Stimulating investment Leader and the global team develop and agree work plans.
•   Report to and work with the regional team leader

Qualification Required & Experience

This person will have:

•   A minimum of 10 years’ private sector development experience, including on working with /advising business development service providers
•   Strong value chain expertise, ideally in West Africa
•   Strong programme management experience, in particular managing teams under donor funded
•   Experience in leading technical teams
•   Experience in working in developing countries, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa

Exceptional candidates may, in addition to the above, have:

•   Master’s Degree level in subjects such as Business, Agribusiness, Economics, International Development or similar
•   Around 5 years’ experience using the M4P/market system approach

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested applicants for this position in any country should submit a Word-formatted single document consisting of cover letter, resume and salary history to:-

jobs@tns.org

Closing Date: 28 December, 2012

•   Please identify the position for which you are applying and the location in the subject line.
•   APPLICANTS WITHOUT A LOCATION PREFERENCE IN THE SUBJECT LINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED