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Project Introduction:

The Asia Foundation together with partners intends to bid for a large USAID program to reduce the gender gap in economic and social opportunities between Pakistani men and women. This project will work primarily in the Newly Merged Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (NMD/KP, the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to help women earn higher incomes, reduce inequality in economic and social participation, and reduce gender-based violence.

Salaries are negotiable in the light of experience, qualifications and salary history. The position will be based in Islamabad but will require travelling as necessary.  

Technical Specialist – Business Development:

The Technical Specialist – Business Development will be the principal technical resource on technical assistance to women-led micro enterprise. A successful incumbent should possess significant experience in development and working with micro and home-based enterprises.

Qualifications:

 

  • At least seven years of work experience in business development programs, preferably in a developing country.

  • Master’s degree in a Business Development, Business Administration or a related field is required.

  • Experience in the development of women-led micro and home-based enterprises and workers is highly preferred. Also demonstrated experience managing people and processes in home-based enterprise ventures, and leading teams to produce deliverables which will increase income of home-based enterprises and their workers.

  • Demonstrated experience in strategy development, with a strong emphasis on organizational position and marketing (leveraging results).

  • A solid understanding of key gender equality considerations, design, approaches and indicators for women’s economic empowerment and equality

  • Experience providing capacity building, including one-on-one or small group technical assistance, and creating related tools and resources.

 

Job Description:

The Technical Specialist – Business Development will be the principal technical resource on technical assistance to women-led micro enterprise. A successful incumbent should possess significant experience in development and working with micro and home-based enterprises.