MSE Support Manager at Adam Smith International

Position Overview

The MSE (Micro & Small Enterprise) Support Manager will have overall responsibility for the MSE component of the programme, which aims at supporting transformative MSEs to create growth and employment opportunities for Mafita- supported youth. The component includes the formulation and implementation of state policies and strategies for MSE support and job creation, and provision of relevant, quality business development services and access to finance to Mafita's beneficiaries. The MSE Support Manager will be responsible for facilitating the establishment of Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) Support Centres that will form an integral part of the COSDEC and Apprenticeship interventions.

Key areas of responsibility

• Support state governments in formulation of MSE support and job creation policies and strategies
• Develop and implement effective business development services for MSEs and new start-up entrepreneurs
• Develop and implement effective and affordable financial services for MSEs and new entrepreneurs
• Establish an effective broker system at selected trade associations for provision of BDS and financial services to members and new start-ups
• Support the establishment of BDS and financial services at COSDEC support centres
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a sustainable job creation strategy for Mafita

Duration and Location

This is a full time position, commencing on the 4^th January 2016 with anticipated 440 days of input until 4^th January 2018. The consultant will be based in the Kano project office with some travel to the focal states; Kaduna and Katsina, with Jigawa in the long-run.