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SENIOR MANAGER FOR AFRICA

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CARANA Corporation is a consulting firm that designs, directs, and delivers economic growth strategies to government, private business, and international donor agencies, particularly the U.S. Agency for International Development. Through our management of more than 250 projects, we have improved public sector efficiencies, enabled market-led growth, and expanded workforce capacity across the developing world. Along the way, we've developed specific expertise in transport and logistics, agribusiness, market linkages, anti-corruption, accounting reform, association building, public education, and investment promotion. Our projects explore innovative approaches to economic development that leverage private sector capacity and resources to dramatically improve the livelihoods of developing country populations. CARANA is currently seeking a highly motivated candidate to provide technical and project management expertise for its Africa practice. This position offers professional growth in a fast-paced and client-focused setting, supporting economic growth projects financed by USAID, the World Bank, DFID and other private and donor clients.

The selected applicant will support the implementation of current projects and development of new business in the following technical areas:

  • Agriculture, agribusiness, and food security
  • Enterprise, value chain, and national competitiveness enhancement
  • Transport, logistics, and supply chain management
  • Business enabling environment
  • Public-private partnerships
  • Investment promotion
  • Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P)
  • Access to finance
  • Market linkages
  • SME development
  • Information and communications technology
  • Workforce development

In the role of Senior Manager for Africa, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

  • Technical and financial oversight of projects in the above technical areas, ensuring smooth operations, profitability and client satisfaction
  • Lead and supporting roles in short-term technical consulting assignments
  • Identification, tracking and pursuit of new business opportunities, including field-based reconnaissance and drafting of technical proposals
  • Management, training and mentoring of junior staff at headquarters
  • Oversight of project staff and consultants in the field

Salary commensurate with background and experience. CARANA offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, growth potential, learning opportunities and an outstanding firm culture.


Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with management of donor projects, with significant (5-10 years) direct experience managing USAID projects strongly preferred
  • Masters degree in international relations, economics, business or related field
  • Technical expertise in agribusiness, food security, economic analysis, logistics and supply chain management, M4P, or economic policy strongly preferred
  • Ability to work as part of a team, prioritize work, and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
  • Strong writing, quantitative, and research skills
  • Strong organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience working or living in Africa
  • Fluency in English required; fluency in French highly desirable
  • U.S. work authorization required
  • Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time


Contact Details

Contact:
Elisa Zlotowitz
Telephone:
703.243.1700
Email:
careers@carana.com

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should email a cover letter stating salary requirements, availability, and a detailed resume to careers@carana.com. Please include Senior Manager for Africa in the subject line of the e-mail. No phone calls please. EOE.

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