1. iDE Recruitment Brief Country Director, Mozambique May 2016

2. Introduction Thank you for your interest in International Development Enterprises (iDE). As a leader in market based development, we believe in the power of business to fight poverty. Working with our social enterprises, entrepreneurs, small businesses, farmers, and multinational businesses, we leverage growth and create opportunity for some of the poorest people on the planet. We are proud of our successes to date which includes reaching more than 23 million people in the developing world with products or services. Water pumps and drip irrigation kits, plus seeds and fertilizer, have transformed life for millions of rural farmers. Additionally, nearly a million water filters and latrines have been sold – never given – to the rural poor, creating tremendous health and livelihood benefits. iDE incorporates business methods in all of our operations. We understand that our customers are entrepreneurs in their own rights. Our approach offers them a chance to use the technologies and services that we promote to create significant additional income. We believe that the private sector is the best vector for service delivery and that subsidies undermine the potential for long term business profitability. We are looking for someone who shares these views. Our selected Country Director must have well developed analytical and financial skills. S/he must understand how value chains and supply chains operate. And, s/he must have a good understanding of rural marketing and how to sell to the ‘base of the pyramid’. This is an exceptional opportunity with a pioneering organization that has been using business to fight poverty for more than thirty years. At iDE, we are inspired by the entrepreneurs we work with in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We hope you share our passion.

3. ABOUT US iDE is a U.S.-based not-for- profit organization with a unique business approach to fighting poverty. For 30 years around the world, iDE has pioneered innovative market-based approaches to increase agricultural incomes and improve access to safe water and sanitation. iDE has reached more than 23 million people.

4. To create income and livelihood opportunities for poor rural households Our Mission

5. We believe in the right of poor women and men to a secure livelihood We believe that markets can be a powerful force for enabling prosperity We regard the rural poor as our clients - they are customers, producers, and entrepreneurs We value innovation and entrepreneurship We are results oriented, aiming for significant impacts for large numbers of people

6. No handouts. Period.

7. Smart growth – iDE has increased its impact and has doubled its budget over the past four years; Our team in Mozambique has been a part of that growth. Our global 2016 budget, the largest in our history, is $37 million. We are on a steady growth trajectory and a path to double our impact in the next five to seven years.

8. Small-scale Farmers 3,580,000 Irrigation, seeds, fertilizer, agricultural know-how and access to secure, competitive markets improves income, nutrition, and food security Ceramic Water Filters 380,000 Better health, improved nutrition and fewer child deaths, convenience, privacy, safety, and dignity Latrines 310,000 Better health, improved nutrition, fewer child deaths, lower expenses, less work for women, and less use of carbon-emitting fuel for boiling water (All figures as of mid-2014 ) IMPACT

9. WHERE WE WORK 19 countries with headquarters in Denver, Colorado.

10. Headquarters Denver, Colorado, USA

12. OUR COUNTRY DIRECTOR We are offering a mission critical leadership position in one of the world’s most entrepreneurial organizations, using business to solve poverty with profit. Our Mozambique Country Director (CD), based in Maputo, reports to the Vice President of Operations, and receives support from iDE headquarters staff based in Denver, Colorado and from our senior leaders and technical staff throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The CD works closely with the iDE offices in Canada and the UK, when funding and program implementation are generated from those offices. As iDE’s in-country leader and champion, the Country Director has responsibility and accountability for iDE’s mission, staff, finances, assets and legal standing in Mozambique.

14. POSITION SUMMARY iDE leverages the power of business to fight poverty. We understand that our customers are entrepreneurs in their own rights. Our approach offers them a chance to use technologies and services that we promote to create significant additional income. We believe that the private sector is the best vector for service delivery and that subsidies undermine the potential for long term business profitability for our customers. We are looking for someone who shares these values. The Country Director also must have well developed analytical and financial skills and to understand how value chains and supply chains operate. S/he must have a good understanding of rural marketing and selling to the ‘base of the pyramid’ is also required. The Mozambique Country Director is responsible for every aspect of program activities in country, including:  Overall resource generation (fund mobilization) for iDE Mozambique programs  Financial management and accountability  Impact measurement  Project accountability to individual donors  Technical leadership  Public identity in Mozambique  Country program planning, implementation, and performance review  Staff management and development

15. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  You are strategic – You link our activities in Mozambique to iDE’s overall strategy and performance by developing and implementing country specific strategies.  You are a liaison and connector – You have the opportunity to positively impact the local community and represent iDE as a collaborative liaison with a wide variety of key stakeholders.  You drive team performance – You operate in a manner consistent with iDE organizational policies and procedures and in close cooperation with the VP of Operations and with iDE headquarters staff. You develop and manage Human Resource functions for your team.  You are accountable – You deliver consistent results and ensure compliance with daily program management and fiduciary oversight requirements.  You grow the market – You raise funds for the implementation of iDE Mozambique programs and their expansion by coordinating with international donors and other funding sources.  You measure impact – You are committed to showing our impact through high quality data

16. COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS  Degree in Agriculture, Engineering, Business Management, Marketing, Development or related field or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.  2 - 6 years relevant managerial experience required; 8 years or more preferred.  Ability to think innovatively and to see where opportunities exist for iDE to use technology (GIS, ICT, etc.) for planning and implementing operations  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of constituencies and lead a strong team in a diverse community  Portuguese business fluency required  Excellent written and oral communication skills  Ability to work collaboratively and to foster a cooperative environment with peers in other iDE country/regional units  Proven track record of successful business development experience (grants and/or contracts); additional experience in fundraising preferred  Proven know-how in monitoring and evaluation  Proven track record of working in multi-cultural environment  Proven ability to develop and manage financial management information systems  Strong management and problem-solving skills; effective use of independent judgment  Proficiency in MS Office suite

17. Join us in reaching 20 Million More iDE will fill this position as soon as we find the right candidate. Visit iDE’s website to learn more about us. Please apply online at