IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in partnership with local people in 130 countries – mainly with the generous support of USAID – designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market driven solutions along the entire value chain of a company or industry.
IESC is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for a Financial Services Program in Mali. The anticipated USAID-funded activity will be a multi-year effort to promote access to finance and increase investment in Mali, with the ultimate objective to promote sustainable, private sector-led economic growth. Potential areas of focus could include loan guarantee mechanisms; agriculture finance; small and medium enterprise (SME) finance; and/or microfinance. This position is full-time and based in Mali.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as the acting Chief of Party (COP) in the absence of the COP;
Support the COP to coordinate and provide leadership to all technical and managerial activities;
Oversee general office operations, financial management, administration, monitoring and evaluation, communications, logistics, and information technology support;
Provide oversight to budgets, grants, operational plans, reporting, and procedural and financial compliance;
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with key stakeholders, including government counterparts.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a focus on finance, business, agricultural economics or other relevant subject; advanced degree preferred;
Minimum of 10 years total professional experience, preferably in financial services or economic development;
Previous DCOP and/or Team Leader experience;
Knowledge of loan guarantee mechanisms; agriculture finance; small and medium enterprise (SME) finance; and/or microfinance;
USAID or other donor experience preferred;
Experience working in West Africa and in particular strong familiarity with Malian culture and banking environment;
Fluency in both English and French.
