SME Competitiveness Team Lead - Chemonics International



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We, Chemonics International are currently seeking qualified professionals for the following position of SME Competitiveness Team Lead

Responsibilities include:

  • Oversee capacity-strengthening efforts for SMEs, including activities that support growth potential, equip them to capitalize on available trade and investment opportunities, and enhance productivity and resilience
  • Collaborate with the Private Sector Investment team to understand the investment landscape and support needed for SMEs
  • Lead education activities and business training sessions to build SME skills and capacity
  • Provide advisory support to SMEs, especially for the creation of sustainable employment opportunities
  • Oversee strategy for empowering youth and women to pursue entrepreneurship
  • Ensure activities to support SMEs are streamlined with the highest degree of technical quality and consistency, including coordinating with other implementing partners when necessary
  • Coordinate with or establish a strong network of international development agencies supporting SMEs in Ghana in order to eliminate duplication of effort and utilize support towards the development of SMEs
  • Other duties as assigned


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Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, trade, business administration, or a related field required
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in economic resilience and stability and trade promotion; proven capacity to support SMEs, including women and youth entrepreneurs, to grow and sustain businesses
  • Experience tailoring financial modelling and business planning for SMEs
  • Demonstrated experience with international trade standards
  • Experience utilizing E-commerce and digital platforms
  • Innovation and flexibility are a must. The successful candidate will be able to show substantive experience in challenging private sector environments and point to accomplishments that required overcoming adversity
  • Experience working in West Africa, preferably in Ghana
  • Experience with USAID programming is highly preferred
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Twi or another local language is highly desired


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