CONNECT Manager – Trade Partnerships

RAP 3

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RAP3 CONNECT JOB ADVERT

CONNECT Manager – Trade Partnerships

Position: Full-time

Location: RAP3 CONNECT Regional Technical Management Office in Silgadhi, Doti. Some travel to project sites will be expected.

About RAP3 CONNECT

CONNECT is a component of Rural Access Programme 3, a UKaid funded flagship infrastructure project in Nepal. CONNECT aims to leverage the roads built and kept open by RAP3 for increased economic activity and poverty reduction. CONNECT is an innovative pilot testing new approaches to make businesses work for the poor by acting as a connector, enabler and accelerator, working to reduce investment risks and strengthen the enabling environment.  

Our team is small and consists of a rich-mix of creative, energetic, young adventurers passionate about social change anddevelopment experts lead by a private sector specialist. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • We are currently looking for a Manager – Trade Partnerships to join the Regional Technical Management team reporting to the CONNECT Team Leader.   Responsibilities will include:
  • Indepently developing strong linkages with regional and national markets to strengthen demand for production from CONNECT MSME partners.
  • Designing value-add strategies for products in the MSME portfolio.
  • Facilitating legal long-term relationships between trade and CONNECT MSME partners.
  • Gudiing and managing CONNECT partners for the delivery of activities.
  • Working closely with partners to analyse and develop organisational and market strategies for scale and sustainability.

MUST-HAVE QUALITIES

  • Intellect - we are a high performing team and looking to add the smartest, brightest, creative thinkers to our tribe.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit - willing to dive in, learn and get things done with minimal supervision; hungry to learn. 
  • Team player - be fun to work with and eager to collaborate.
  • Efficient and hard worker - we are aiming to cover enormous distances in very little time. Efficiency and love for work are essential to survive and excel.

EDUCATION

  • A very high ranking Masters in Business Administration and Bachelors degrees from leading universities, and have excellent writing, communication and presentation skills in English (and preferably Nepali).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • At least 2 years of professional experience in the private sector, working in a larger corporate organisation on sales and new market development.
  • A track record of working with diverse interest groups and leading successful negotiations for relationship development.
  • Experience managing large teams and territoriies, driving growth.
  • Strong analytical skills 
  • Willingness to travel and live in remote districts in Nepal
  • Being a woman is bonus!

TO APPLY

Please submit your CV and cover letter by 21 October 2016 online at www.rapnepal.com/Jobs or email to hr@rapnepal.com along with an answer to the following question (300 words maximum):

‘What strategies would you deploy to develop a new channel for an existing product line or business?’ 

Overview

Category Administrative / Management
Openings 1
Experience 2+ years
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 29 Sep, 2016
Apply Before 21 Oct, 2016
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