Background
Banyan Global is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Washington, DC with staff working in a number of developing countries. Banyan Global operates seamlessly within six practice areas: health, finance and investment, enterprise development, gender, youth, and evaluation and learning. Banyan Global is a consortium partner on the Jordan Economic Reform Activity (ERA) Task Order One (TO1) led by Chemonics. ERA TO1 is a 5-year, $54 million program funded by USAID, which aims to support the Government of Jordan (GOJ) to prioritize and implement economic reforms. Through coordination with the GOJ, the Jordanian and international private sector, other donors, and Jordanian civil society, ERA TO 1 will (1) advance economic reforms, (2) strengthen the business enabling environment, (3) increase exports and local, regional, and international investments, and (4) respond to emerging priorities.
Investment component
The USAID/Jordan Economic Reform Activity (ERA) is working to help stimulate growth in the Jordanian economy through assistance to the Government of Jordan and the private sector. This includes support to increase the volume of local, regional, and foreign investments in the country.
Position Description
The Business Development Specialist will support ERA’s objective to enhance investment promotion and facilitation in Jordan, with a goal to advance Jordan as an attractive investment destination. The Specialist will engage in assisting public sector actors in delivering their mandates, including advancing a pipeline of PPP and local investment opportunities with a focus on investors from North America and the GCC countries. The Business Development Specialist will report to the Investment Promotion Team Lead who in turn reports to the Chief of Party.
Reporting
The Business Development Specialist will report to the Investment Promotion Team Lead.
Location of Assignment
The Business Development Specialist will be based in the project’s office in Amman, Jordan. The position requires frequent business travelling.
Applicants must submit their resume through Banyan Global's career portal. It is highly encouraged that applicants tailor their materials to highlight experiences in the above listed task. Please no phone calls.
Banyan Global is an equal opportunity employer. Banyan Global is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We do not discriminate against employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender expression. We recognize the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and intentionally strive for diversity and inclusion at all organizational levels.
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