Senior Economic Development Officer Women for Women International

The Senior Economic Development Officer will report to and work with the Economic Development Specialist by acting as the HQ lead on project implementation and assisting in identifying income generation opportunities for program participants and graduates. The Senior Economic Development Officer will work with the Economic Development Specialist to help build the skills of the Country Office staff.

This position requires approximately 50% travel to the Country Offices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Design

¡Lead the development of project implementation plans, timelines, and budgets for income generation projects.
¡Guide colleagues in the Country Offices through this process as a capacity building effort.

Program Implementation and Management

¡Assure that timelines, budgets, and other tools are used for efficient and effective project management.
¡Write progress reports and donor reports.
¡Monitor project spending against budget.
¡Guide colleagues in the Country Offices through these processes as a capacity building effort.

Communication & Teamwork

¡Communications with Country Offices
¡Communications w/Executive Director of Global Programs
¡Communication w/ colleagues

Professionalism

¡Accepts constructive feedback
¡Positive attitude
¡Judgment
¡Work ethic
¡Initiative/Proactive problem solving
¡Commitment and respect for Women for Women International's mission and values
¡Discretion with sensitive materials

Qualification:
Required
¡BA degree in economics, international development, or related field.
¡At least five years' experience in development work.
¡Development experience overseas, a long-term posting.
¡A focus on beneficiaries.
¡Analytical ability and experience with budgeting.
¡Demonstrated skills in creating project implementation plans and guiding their completion.
¡Excellent English writing skills.

Preferable

¡Master's degree.
¡Experience with agribusiness.
¡Experience with cooperatives.
¡Understanding of conflict environments.
¡Knowledge of a foreign language, preferably French or Swahili.


TO APPLY:

We encourage all interested applicants to submit the following application materials: up-to-date resume, cover letter, and 2-3 page unedited writing sample through WfWI's Career Portal and our online application system @ https://womenforwomenintlcareers.silkroad.com under the Current Opportunities tab. Please note that applicants who make it to the interview round will be expected to take a writing test.

We do not accept resume/applications sent to our human resources email box.

Only short listed applicants will be invited to interview. No telephone inquiries please.

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until filled. Applicants will be contacted directly to schedule an interview. Applicants who make it to the interview portion of recruitment will be expected to take an in-house writing test.

Please respect our "no phone calls" policy.

Non-US citizens applying for regular positions based in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Women for Women International provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.