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TechnoServe, Inc. is an international non-profit economic development organization founded in 1968.
Job Title: Program Managers (Multiple)
Locations: Nigeria
Position Description:
• The Program Managers will refine and implement TechnoServe's strategy for creating jobs and income in Nigeria.
• Develop, lead and manage programs, including building client business portfolio, ensuring quality control and cost-effectiveness and developing and managing knowledge. Develop and manage program budgets.
• Represent TechnoServe on relevant advisory bodies. Provide hands-on support to TechnoServe clients in order to grow their businesses and maximize impact on the poor. Identify and secure additional donor funding for TechnoServe programs.
Required Skills and Experience:
• 5-10 years of proven private sector strategy and management experience, including in several of the following areas-business development, consulting, training, financial analysis, marketing, business and funding proposal writing
• B.S. or B.A. degree in business administration, economics, marketing or related discipline.
• Entrepreneurial
• Excellent client management skills
• Nigerian country experience and networks
• Proven ability to motivate and encourage teams
• Proven program management skills including ability to develop team charters, workplans, and targets and manage against them
• Agribusiness experience preferred
IV. Preferred requirements:
• MBA
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, salary history and three professional references to:rwilson@tns.org. Please place "Program Manager" in the subject line. No phone calls please. Only those individuals identified as "short-listed candidates" will be contacted.