Nathan, a Cadmus Company, is a leading provider of analytic and economic consultancy services worldwide. In the past decade, we have implemented more than 120 projects in more than 50 countries leveraging our global presence in Washington DC, London, and India. From improved transparency and deeper stakeholder engagement to more effective policies and more resilient businesses, we deliver results that impact economic growth, human development, and poverty reduction. We are passionate about applying our deep analytical expertise and advanced proprietary tools to generate economic solutions tailored to our clients’ unique challenges. Nathan focuses on a range of economic development subject matter areas including Trade & Logistics; Economic Policy & Governance; Private Sector Development; Women’s Economic Empowerment; and Financial Solutions. 

This project in Bangladesh is intended to incentivize financial institutions and non-traditional lenders to provide financing to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), particularly in the agricultural sector, using blended finance. The project will target various priority populations and sectors, including women-owned agribusinesses, first-time borrowers, borrowers who lack immovable property as collateral, youth, minority and indigenous populations, and climate-smart agriculture. The procuring agency is also interested in piloting rural finance initiatives to strengthen farmer resilience.

·Provide overall financial, administrative, and operational oversight on the project;

·Ensure compliance with Nathan/Cadmus and U.S. Government regulatory policies;

·Manage project staff, including the Access to Finance and Agriculture Expert, to ensure activities are aligned with the budget and workplan;

·Adapt and oversee implementation of operational, administrative and financial management systems and tools;

·Liaise with Home Office on monthly financial reporting;

·Work with Chief of Party and other technical staff on quarterly and annual reports; and

·Collaborate effectively with Chief of Party, Access to Finance Expert, Agriculture Expert, and all other project staff.

·10 years of relevant experience, of which 5 years are USAID project management/leadership experience required;

·Master’s degree or higher in agriculture, business administration, economics, public policy, or a related field;

·An in depth understanding of the public sector organizational and functional structure in Bangladesh;

·Ability to ensure efficiency across a variety of project activities, including promoting access to finance for agricultural MSMEs, engagement with local organizations and public sector officials, and engagement with financial institutions;

·Ability to manage field office, long- and short-term consultants, and subcontractors;

·Ability to maintain robust project indicators, financial accounting practices, and compliance procedures;

·Excellent oral and written communication skills; and

·Fluency in English.

Desired

• Experience in Bangladesh and South Asia;
• Experience working with local community associations in Bangladesh;
• Experience working with minority, youth, or women-owned MSMEs;
• Experience with access to finance for rural and agricultural MSMEs; and
• Ability to speak and understand Bengali in a professional capacity.

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