Technical Specialist, Enterprise Development at Fauna & Flora International

Person Specification

Skills

Essential:

• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to successfully negotiate with diverse audiences
• Excellent information organisation and presentation skills
• Strong prioritisation and time management skills
• Ability to lead and manage both decisions and people, in line with other decision makers, in high stress environments

Desirable:

• Business impact measurement, costing, marketing and sales plan, investment pitches and risk assessments skills

Knowledge and experience

Essential:

• Undergraduate level qualification or equivalent in economics, business management, tourism or rural development
• Excellent written and spoken Swahili and English
• Demonstratable knowledge of at least one of the following sectors: sustainable fisheries, agriculture/agroforestry
• Track record of setting up tourism-based enterprises that generate funds for species conservation and local community development.
• Proven track record in conducting market research
• Demonstrable experience in project management
• Previous experience working for an I/NGOs in rural entrepreneurship/ enterprises development.

Desirable:

• MBA or Advanced degree in business-related discipline
• Private sector experience in agribusiness or tourism or seafood sector
• Experience working for a startup enterprise
• Knowledge of development approaches to enterprise development and strengthening of market systems, such as Practical Action’s Participatory Market Systems Development (PMSD)
• Experience in developing inclusive finance models (such as eco-credits, Village Savings and Loan Associations) and micro-insurance
• Experience working in international conservation NGOs or organization in enterprise development.
• Experience reporting to multiple managers or projects

Behavioural qualities

Essential:

• Team player, with ability to seek out views of others and build positive working relationships
• Ability to work to multiple deadlines
• Impact-focused
• Well-organised with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to self-motivate
• Ability to work within a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work under pressure and to deal with challenges in a positive and constructive way
• Commitment to working in a collaborative manner, sharing information and learning
• Commitment to organisational and legal compliance, and responsible management of donor funds