Senior Manager

MicroSave Consulting (MSC) is a boutique consulting firm that has, for 25 years, pushed the world towards meaningful financial, social, and economic inclusion. With over 300 staff of different nationalities and varied expertise, we are proud to be working in over 68 developing countries. We partner with participants in financial services, enterprise, agriculture and health ecosystems to achieve sustainable performance improvements and unlock enduring value. Our clients include governments, donors, private sector corporations, and local businesses. We can help you seize the digital opportunity, address the mass market, and future-proof your operations.

• Supporting capability leads in strengthening/building relationships with existing and potential clients/stakeholders. This will include Government, MDBs, DFIs, Philanthropic organisations, and MFIs.
  
• Conduct research on trends, characteristics, sources, and relative importance of funding flows for agri and allied sectors in South, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
  
• Identifying potential consulting opportunities, writing proposals, developing concept notes, pitch decks, etc., for funding from international development agencies, multilateral organizations, private philanthropies, and governments.
  
• Represent MSC at conferences, workshops, international events, and plenary discussions.
  
• Author /co-author of thematic publications to be developed from field experiences (Focus notes/briefing notes)
  

• Providing technical advisory support to the project execution team on a need basis.
  

• Assist and support the development of other staff by providing guidance and advice where appropriate.
  
• Take ownership of self-development by acquiring skills and knowledge that add value to the organization.

Requirements

• Master's degree (or higher) in Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Agronomy, Business, Economics, Social Science, or related/allied fields from a reputable institute.
  
• Other relevant professional qualifications in line with areas of specialization
  
Strong knowledge of the agriculture sector and the socio-economic development issues

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• At least 8-10 years’ experience in agriculture and allied sector consulting, research, or other relevant areas, focusing on areas such as value chain development, food systems transformation, and market development in South, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
  
• Strong understanding of the agriculture and allied sectors, including market trends, value chain analysis, challenges, opportunities, and driving solutions for value creation/enhancement for stakeholders across value chains.
  
• Demonstrated experience securing funding from, and working on projects funded by, multilateral agencies, philanthropic organizations, and the private sector.
  
• Experience in managing relationships with various stakeholders, including donor agencies, ministries, state government, private sector players, and think-tanks.
  
• Experience in the implementation of projects with the government in the fields of agriculture and allied sectors, understanding of policy and program assessment.
  
• Experience in supporting policy design, implementation support, monitoring, and evaluation of the government initiatives is preferred.
  
• Experience in organizing and facilitating events, workshops, and networking opportunities to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within the agricultural innovation ecosystem.
  
Experience in successfully identifying and pursuing new business opportunities is highly desirable.

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• Passionate about agricultural transformation to achieve large-scale impact, ability to think and act strategically.
  
• Excellent analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative, and proven problem-solving skills
  
• Excellent report structuring and storyboarding skills.
  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral
  
• Ability to lead assignments and teams and work with minimal supervision.
  
• Ability to build client relationships and develop business opportunities.
  
• Strong attention to detail with good field orientation and proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  
• Willingness to travel at least a week every month.

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