Project Manager/ Senior Consultant- Women's Economic Development, Market Linkages

MEDA invites applications for a full-time permanent Project Manager for our area entitled Women’s Economic Development - Market Linkages. MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) is an association of compassionate business women and men who invest in people living in poverty around the world so they can unleash their potential to earn a livelihood to provide for their families and enrich their communities. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our web site at www.meda.org.

Project Manager – Market Linkages
The Project Manager will have primary responsibility for managing development projects and partnerships related to market linkages and value chain development. Specific duties will include providing technical support to projects and partners, overseeing project implementation, preparing and monitoring workplans and budgets, preparing financial and narrative reports and managing effective donor, client, and partner relationships. The Project Manager will also be responsible for delivering short term consulting assignments and contributing to new business development for the area of women’s economic development. This is a full time permanent position, based in Waterloo, Canada. Regular international travel to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, and other locations is required. Ideal start date is late summer 2011.

Qualifications:
• University degree, ideally a Masters, in International Economic Development, Rural Development, Business, Agriculture Economics or related field.
• Proven track record of at least five (5) years experience in project management and delivering consulting services in one or more of the following areas: value chains, women’s economic development, international business, rural development, agribusiness investment, financial sector development or related field
• Minimum of two (2) years management experience in overseas location is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of bi- and multi- lateral government agencies, donors (including foundations and private donors), non-governmental organizations and other development agencies working in economic growth and development
• Excellent and demonstrable skills in building relationships, intercultural engagement, networking and interpersonal communication.
• Proficiency in a second language such as Dari, Urdu, French or Spanish or is highly desirable
• Willingness to undertake extensive international travel.
• Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith, values and goals.

Please send your resume to: jobs@meda.org