Small and Medium Enterprise Development Specialist Job at Tetra Tech ARD

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Job Title: Small and Medium Enterprise Development Specialist for Artisnal Mining Sector

Location: West Africa

Employer: Tetra Tech ARD

Tetra Tech ARD a leading international development consulting firm based in Burlington, Vermont and Washington, D.C. is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified local and regional candidates for SME Development Specialists to staff the anticipated USAID-funded Conflict Minerals project in Cote d'Ivoire and Francophone Africa in support the implementation of the Kimberley Process for certification of conflict mineral resources.

Qualifications:

•   Bachelor's Degree in business, economics, finance or related field of expertise;

•   Excellent knowledge of artisanal mining sector;

•   5 years of professional experience in creating or promoting small businesses in rural areas;

•   Experience with microfinance preferred;

•   Strong knowledge of cooperative organizations;

•   Fluency in French required;

•   USAID or other donor experience preferred.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of this on-line application process:

• A cover letter explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity
• A current CV in reverse chronological format

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations – in the US and overseas.  We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace.  We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups.  Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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