FCDO Team Leader

Call for Team Leaders with FCDO ExperienceIESC is a leading U.S. nonprofit organization that catalyzes private sector growth and creates economic opportunity for people and communities. Dedicated to equitable and sustainable economic growth, IESC helps small and medium enterprises grow, fortifies value chains, and strengthens systems and institutions to enhance the business enabling environment. We share proven business skills and experience with entrepreneurs, jobseekers, businesses, farmers, cooperatives, and governments. We also offer resources—human, technological, and financial—that sustainably build capacity and empower communities. Since 1964, we have delivered lasting solutions across 139 countries.IESC is seeking Team Leaders with experience managing Foreign Commonwealth and Development (FCDO) projects. Technical fields of interest include trade, market linkages, enterprise development, workforce development, market-driven agriculture, business enabling environment, and enterprise finance and investment. Candidates will be considered for upcoming Team Leader roles on FCDO opportunities that IESC is pursuing.Candidates will offer in-depth knowledge in relevant technical fields and experience managing FCDO projects.Responsibilities· Provide strategic guidance, leadership, management and general technical oversight of the entire program, with a strong focus on achieving defined results· Act as the key liaison with all implementing partners and stakeholders involved with the program· Act as spokesperson for the program and presenting its work regionally and globally· Lead, manage, and supervise delivery teams comprising long and short-term team members and consortium partners· Ensure high-quality monitoring and evaluation of program impact and timely submission of donor reports and deliverablesQualifications· Graduate degree or equivalent in relevant technical field; bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience acceptable· Min. of 8 years of relevant professional experience in international development, with a focus on the technical fields listed above· Experience leading FCDO projects· Prior work experience or collaboration with private sector companies and businesses.· Prior experience working in emerging markets· Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts and other key stakeholders· Must be fluent in English

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