Manage partnerships with private companies in Agricultural Processing sector that NiB is collaborating with.
Oversee and monitor the execution of activities for grantee companies within Agricultural Processing value chain and ensure compliance with FCDO regulations and NiB guidelines.
Engage with public, private, and business associations to identify and explore ways to address business gaps.
Collaboration with other sector managers to align enterprise development strategies within the overarching programme's goals.
Provide guidance to grantee companies in market systems development and value chain approaches to support the growth and adopt best practices and optimise their operations.
Prepare comprehensive reports on the progress of activities, successes, and challenges encountered during implementation.
Support Grants team in collective evidence from Grantees including MEL, GEDSI, and financial verification where necessary.
Work with enterprises to understand and identify policy hurdles. Working closely with the Policy and Business Enabling Reform Manager to advance policy reforms.
Potential delivery of Technical Assistance to companies as appropriate.
Any other activities assigned to the role by the Team Leader.
Job Specification
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, degree in economics, agricultural processing, management or related field preferred.
5 years of relevant professional work experience is necessary for candidates with a master's degree, and 8 years of relevant technical experience is required for candidates with a bachelor's degree.
Proven experience working in the market systems development approach, value chain approach, and private sector development is a plus.
Sound understanding of the private sector (market, stakeholders and policy regulations) in Nepal.
Experience in implementing donor-funded projects for SME development and strengthening activities involving multiple partners and host country counterparts (preferably with FCDO).
Strong interpersonal, written, oral communication, and presentation skills in the Nepali and English language.
