Mennonite Economic Development Associates is hiring a
Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for a Managing Director, Partnerships & Business Accelerator to join our dedicated and talented Finance team in our mission to create business solutions to poverty!
MEDA’s work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values, within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships, MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs, allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our website at www.meda.org.
Position Summary
The Managing Director, Partnerships and Business Accelerator (PBA) supports MEDA’s new business development work globally, reporting to the Senior Vice President (SVP), PBA.
As part of the Partnership and Business Accelerator team, the Managing Director will be tasked with building of new partnerships and opportunities, and acquisition of funding contracts for MEDA’s programming. He/she will work with the SVP PBA and other Managing Director to set up and advance needed business development infrastructure, systems and resources.
Job Status: Full-Time
Start Date: May 2024
Location: Remote
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
New Partnership Opportunities and Contract Acquisition (65%)
The role holder will work directly on bid leadership, serving as capture lead and proposal manager for complex and multi-country proposals. They will offer technical assistance and manage the teams that are pulled together, including consultants for large bids.
Donor Strategy & Relationship (25%)
Region Program Partnership Transition (10%) Phase 2 for role; expected to start after 12 months of PNBD work.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: A graduate-level degree in a field relevant to the role, such as Business Administration, International Economic Development, Finance, or a related area.
Experience:
Additional Qualifications:
Appreciation, understanding and commitment to MEDA’s mission, creating business solutions to poverty
Demonstrate MEDA’s Core Performance Values: Collaboration, Respect, Entrepreneurship and Accountability
Familiarity with the US market, particularly the Washington/DC area, and experience working with key US donors and markets. USAID experience and connections preferred.
Fluency in Spanish and/or French preferred.
Experience in winning contracts and achieving significant funding targets.
Skilled in matrix management.
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in dynamic work environments.
Exhibits a high tolerance for ambiguity and a willingness to learn from failures.
Resilient individual with the ability to bounce back from setbacks.
Entrepreneurial mindset.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 15, 2024 at 4:00 pm Eastern Time
MEDA is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations are available during all phases of the recruitment process. We ask that any applicants requiring accommodation make their needs known in advance.
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