As part of the Catalyzing Investment Team in the Technical Learning and Application Division, provide technical support to the ACDI/VOCA Family of Companies (ACDI/VOCA, Tanager, and AV Ventures) on how to increase access to, and facilitate usage of, financial services in our global programs and proposals. This person will support and contribute to technical guidance and deliverables on ACDI/VOCA’s financial services work including new business opportunities and existing projects. Duties and responsibilities will fall under three operational categories: project-level technical support, services and advisory (approximately 40%), new business development and design (approximately 40%), and organization-wide learning, tool development, and other related initiatives (approximately 20%). The position will report to Technical Director, Partnerships & Investment.
Responsibilities
Project Technical Support (40%)
- Act as a technical resource for supporting increased usage of appropriate financing into projects.
- Provide as-needed technical support to the financial services components and work streams on projects. Tasks will vary but may include financial systems analyses, engaging and structuring partnerships with key financial sector partners (banks, MFIs, non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), fintechs, etc.), value chain financing assessments, and identifying activities to improve access for women.
- Provide broad technical guidance to projects via annual work planning, deliverable review, and edits, and informing appropriate monitoring, evaluation, and learning approaches.
Business Development (40%)
- Provide, or oversee the provision of, technical guidance and/or quality control to proposals and project design, particularly regarding sections relevant to financial services.
- Act as technical lead/writer or subject matter expert for proposals, providing technical leadership on all matters related to financial services throughout the proposal process, including partner identification and recruitment.
- Identify and meet with other organizations/donors on possible new funding activities and/or partnerships related to financial services, inclusive market systems, and other relevant technical topics.
Technical Learning and Collaboration (20%)
- Promote learning and collaboration across the organization and with project offices through the identification of learning needs/opportunities related to financial services and supporting and/or leading the development, standardization, and rollout of tools and learning products.
- Participate in relevant ACDI/VOCA Community of Practices.
- Contribute to the development of resources, research, and learning themes prioritized by the Catalyzing Investment Team.
- Actively seek out opportunities to share technical knowledge.
- Solicit feedback from other groups, including the field, and suggest effective ways to work together.
- Respond to technical needs from practice areas, project staff, and others.
- Promote ACDI/VOCA’s image as a learning organization by participating in and presenting at international, domestic, and local meetings, webinars, workshops, and conferences.
Additional Duties
- Support and enhance the company’s culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and align with our corporate values by treating others with respect and congeniality.
- Host or attend meetings in person as needed, when required.
- Other duties as assigned.
How to apply
Please apply online at (Work With Us : ACDI/VOCA : Partnerships & Investment Manager in Washington D.C., District of Columbia | Careers at Washington D.C. (icims.com)) by April 10, 2023.