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DAI is an international development company. For more than 45 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering development results in 80+ countries. Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

DAI is seeking to hire a qualified Value Chain Lead for anticipated UNDP funded Value Chain Strategy Development project in selected Newly Merged Districts (NMDs) of the KP province. UNDP intends to design interventions for private sectors in NMDs and nearby districts in the areas of quality improvements, study tours, technical improvements and market linkages. These interventions will be carried out through development of strategies for different sectors and the associated values chains, potential partnership with various private sector stakeholders in the NMDs and improvements in their businesses through private sector development. The project will be based out of Peshawar with a total duration of 11 months, and with geographic focus in Khyber, South Waziristan and North Waziristan districts.

Position description/summary:

We are looking for candidates with expertise in:

 

  • Having proven record of working with SMEs of the above-mentioned value chains and carrying out enterprise development activities.
  • Developing Value Chain Strategies for the selected Value Chains.
  • Preparing ToRs for enterprise/entrepreneur development for receiving support under the proposed project.
  • Carrying out mapping of enterprises/entrepreneurs in the selected NMDs as per UNDP guidelines and identifies qualified entities for receiving support.
  • Facilitating interprovincial exposure visits for selected enterprises/entrepreneurs.
  • Facilitating selected enterprises/entrepreneurs for provision of systems improvements and establishing market linkages.
  • Supervising sub contractor’s performance ensuring quality of services being provided under the project.
  • Organizing stakeholders’ workshops/events required under various components of the projects.
  • Working in close collaboration with team members for smooth implementation of the project activities.
  • To assuming the role of Team Leader in his/her absence.

Qualifications:

  • 8 – 10 years of relevant experience and skills related value chain and enterprise development, research and marketing;
  • Proven track record working effectively in multi- disciplinary teams on development projects and building counterpart capacity, preferably in the KP province;
  • Fluency in English & Urdu required, and Pashto language skills strongly preferred;
  • Master’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, Research and/or Economics discipline;
  • Ability and willingness to be based in Peshawar and travel to selected Newly Merged Districts; and
  • Excellent strategic writing, editing, and speaking skills.

Shortlisting will be done on rolling basis, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone inquiries, please