Senior Associate

Location: Arlington, VA

CARANA Corporation is a consulting firm that designs, directs, and delivers economic growth strategies to government, private business, and international donor agencies, particularly the U.S. Agency for International Development. We have expertise across the spectrum of activities that generate sustainable economic growth by partnering with public and private sector actors. CARANA is seeking well-organized, highly motivated candidates to work with senior staff on projects and business development initiatives in the following technical areas:

Investment promotion
Export development
Firm, cluster, and national competitiveness enhancement
Market linkages
Access to Finance
Transport, logistics, and supply chain management
Business-enabling environment
Food security, agribusiness, and agricultural development

In the role of Senior Associate, the selected applicants would be responsible for:

Business Development

-Identification and development of business opportunities

-Assistance in the preparation of technical and business proposals

Short-term Technical Projects

-Research and technical writing related to CARANA’s practices areas

-Implementation of short-term technical assignments overseas

Project Management

-Management/co-management of USAID projects within CARANA’s portfolio

-Recruiting personnel to support business initiatives and projects

Representation of CARANA in professional contexts

Other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Agribusiness, Economic Development, or related area preferred
Strong writing, quantitative, and research skills, including prior successful experience in proposal preparation
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
2+ years of work experience in international development or related field (except as noted below)
Technical consulting and/or project Management experience on USAID projects preferred
Fluency in English required; fluency in French required for one position and proficiency in French or Spanish required for the other
Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time
Current authorization to work in the United States

We are seeking to fill two positions. For one position in the Africa practice, fluency in French is required and prior experience in Africa is strongly preferred. For the position focusing on business enabling environment, past experience in Africa and with a USAID contractor is strongly preferred, as well as at least three years of work experience.

Level of responsibility and salary commensurate with background and experience. CARANA offers professional development and growth potential and an excellent compensation and benefits package in an intellectually stimulating work environment.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter stating salary requirements, availability, a detailed CV, and a 3-4 page writing sample to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please include “Senior Associate” in the subject line of the e-mail. No phone calls please. EOE.

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