RAP3 CONNECT SME Portfolio Adviser– 1 position 

We’re looking for the smartest, brightest and most creative people willing to bring their own entrepreneurial spirit to our team.  The successful candidate will support the delivery of CONNECT’s MSME portfolio including managing partner relationships, ensuring partners’ business plans and growth strategies are in line with targets, recommending scale-up opportunities and wind down strategies and supporting business start-ups within CONNECT’s portfolio.Candidates must be hard working team players.  This position is offered on a fixed term contract for 18 months.

Minimum Qualification 

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in related field from a recognised University. Master’s degree in related field preferred
  
• Experience working in both agricultural and non-agricultural value chains with a focus on MSMEs
  
• Experience in working closely with producers, traders, wholesalers, retailers and consumers
  
• 4Experience of facilitating relationships with and between private sector actors;
  
• Self-starter, detail-oriented, thorough, and well organised
  
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
  
• Willing and able to work in remote mountain districts