Public Sector Financing for SMEs Consultant

Job Description

DevTech is seeking a Consultant with blended finance experience to support development of USAID’s Primer on Public Financing Arrangements for Private SMEs and Start-ups which is part of the Fiscal Accountability and Sustainable Trade (FAST) Project. The purpose of the proposed activity is to understand the landscape and gain insights into blended finance models that use public sector funding directly and/or engage private sector funding to finance start-ups and fast-growing SMEs in USAID host countries. The primer will provide insights into relevant solutions for different operating environments.

The Consultant will collaborate with the Task Manager and another Expert and contribute to the following: defining research needs; conducting secondary research on blended finance mechanisms; identifying interviewees; defining interview questions; conducting interviews; analyzing information; drafting sections of the primer and subsequent presentation; and presenting findings to the client and other audiences as determined by the client.

• MS/MA degree in Economics, Business, Finance, or other relevant fields
• At least 12 years of experience in international development and public sector finance, SME finance, impact investing, or related areas
• Experience with blended finance mechanisms in developing countries
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Experience working with USAID or on USAID projects, preferred

• Experience helping government counterparts assess, design, or implement mechanisms for private sector financing, preferred

This job posting should not be construed to imply that the requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law.

About the Organization

DevTech Systems,Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm dedicated to development, with 35 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries. DevTech has extensive experience delivering technical assistance in Public Financial Management, domestic resource mobilization, macro-fiscal policy, policy analysis, improving the business enabling environment, and promoting export development and investment support.