At TechnoServe, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better life. For over 50 years, we have given smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs the skills, connections, and confidence to lift themselves out of poverty. We leverage the power of markets and the private sector to create sustainable economic growth to benefit people and the planet. Our unique mix of business solutions, deep knowledge of local contexts, and data-driven insights is helping to fight poverty across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
TechnoServe staff are local—95% are from the countries in which they work. We put a high premium on collaboration and entrepreneurship. We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards of integrity and transparency. And we focus on delivering lasting impact for our mission.
Overview
Job Summary : TechnoServe’s LAC regional team supports a robust portfolio of single and multi-country programs across Chile, Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. The team is currently seeking a dedicated program development professional to build upon the existing portfolio and support the cultivation and development of new business opportunities in the region.
The Program Development Manager is a central part of the LAC regional team and will play a key role in helping to expand the organization’s business solutions to poverty. The Manager will work closely with country teams and report to the Regional Director, LAC. S / he will be a dynamic participant in all aspects of program development, gaining exposure to economic development and sustainable business models across the organization’s footprint in the region.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Travel
Up to 20%
Required Languages
English and Spanish fluency
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Location & Eligibility
This position is based in one of TechnoServe’s operating countries in Latin America, including : Chile, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, or El Salvador. Candidates must have work authorization in the country from which they are applying. TechnoServe will not provide sponsorship for this position.
Application Materials
Application materials should be submitted in English for further consideration.
We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe's vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.
Equal Opportunity
With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV / AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.
We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.
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Development Manager • Santiago, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile