Manager - Private Sector Development - Washington, DC

We are currently seeking a Manager to join our Private Sector Development (PSD) Practice Unit. This position will be based in Washington, DC with international travel as necessary. Sample tasks will include the following with an allocation of roughly 40% to business development, 25% of time to technical/billable work, and 35% to project management.

Business Development/Proposals:

* Identify and track new business opportunities.

* Manage overall proposal process from inception to completion.

* Prepare technical and cost proposals.

* Develop and enhance key relationships with donor representatives and industry partners.

* Lead marketing efforts and develop related plans, including devising technical and market entrance strategies.

Project Management:

* Provide technical guidance and project management to portfolio of projects, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

* Ensure sound financial management of projects through budget monitoring.

* Recruit qualified personnel for replacement and additional field positions as needed.

* Manage long- and short-term affiliates.

* Establish regular correspondence with the field team to monitor project activities.

* Ensure timely, accurate, and detailed reporting to appropriate parties and monitor compliance issues.

Field Work:

* Travel to project sites as needed.

* Carry out short-term assignments related to Private Sector Development.

* Conduct marketing trips.

Ideal Candidates Will Possess:

* Master's degree (MBA or International Relations preferred).

* 7+ years of work experience in development consulting with expertise in at least one of the following technical areas: enterprise development, privatization, enterprise restructuring, commercial law, and/or SME development.

* Detailed knowledge of and experience working with major international lending agencies (strong familiarity with USAID is highly preferred).

* Relevant project and field experience, preferably on USAID or World Bank funded projects.

* Excellent conceptual and writing skills with the ability to lead proposal efforts.

* Previous work experience in a developing country.

* Ability to perform and prioritize a variety of tasks within assigned deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

* Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and Internet software.

* Proficiency with a foreign language (Russian, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, or German preferred).

* General business skills, including budgeting, financial analysis, and marketing.

To Apply: 

Please email resume (as a Word or text attachment) to emergmarkets@deloitte.com referencing the email subject as "ListServe - Manager - PSD".