Job Overview
Join CARE as Associate Vice President, Economic Growth and Innovative Finance
Location: Atlanta, GA (US) – with potential for Washington, DC (US)
About CARE: Shaping the Future of Humanitarian & Development Work
As a global leader, CARE leads the humanitarian and development sector. We consistently deliver vital support and services to millions worldwide. Our work is, first and foremost, driven by a clear mission and vision. Consequently, it is anchored in the core values of equality and excellence. Therefore, we are actively seeking an exceptional AVP Economic Growth Finance leader. They must be passionate about making a tangible difference. They should be eager to collaborate, embrace learning and innovation, and commit to delivering impactful results.
At CARE, we firmly believe in diverse talent and unique perspectives. However, we also understand: not every applicant has every skill or qualification listed. Nonetheless, if you meet the minimum requirements, we strongly encourage your application. While preferred qualifications strengthen your candidacy, we also, importantly, welcome candidates from various career stages. This includes those with non-traditional paths. Indeed, consider a career with CARE. Help us achieve our ambitious goals.
The Opportunity: Lead Economic Growth & Private Sector Engagement
CARE seeks an exceptional and visionary leader. They will step into the pivotal role of Associate Vice President for Economic Growth and Private Sector Engagement (EGPSE). This position will define CARE’s strategic approach. It will foster key partnerships. It will also, crucially, shape groundbreaking programs. These programs stand at the intersection of inclusive economic growth and private sector collaboration.
Specifically, the AVP, EGPSE, will elevate CARE’s global thought leadership. They will expand successful initiatives. These initiatives support micro and small enterprises, especially those women-led and youth-driven. They will firmly embed private sector engagement (PSE). This is a cornerstone of CARE’s global development agenda. Furthermore, you will lead the Growth Pillar of the CARE USA Strategy. You will also, naturally, significantly contribute to the CARE International Economic Growth Impact Area Strategy. This role is key to our economic growth finance goals.
Salary Range (US-based): $157,342.07 – $230,562.22 Annually (USA Grade A/B) Starting salaries vary. Factors include candidate experience, education, skills, and the job’s US location cost.
Remote AVP, Economic Growth & Innovative Finance
Key Responsibilities: Drive Strategy, Innovation, and Partnerships
As this AVP Economic Growth Finance leader, you will:
1. Strategic Leadership and Vision for Economic Growth
- Define and implement a bold, integrated strategy. This covers economic growth and private sector engagement. Thereby, ensure alignment with CARE’s mission and long-term programmatic objectives.
- Lead CARE’s Growth Pillar under the CARE USA Strategy. And furthermore, guide the evolution of CARE International’s Economic Growth Impact Area Strategy.
- Position CARE as a global authority in inclusive economic growth. Indeed, emphasize microenterprise development, women-centered financial inclusion, and market systems transformation.
- Ultimately, moreover, translate global development trends. This includes impact investing and ESG. Formulate them into actionable strategies for CARE and its partners.
2. Programmatic Innovation and Impact in Microenterprise Development
- Guide the design, implementation, and scaling of high-impact initiatives. These support microenterprises, smallholder entrepreneurs, and youth-led businesses. This is especially vital in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).
- Moreover, advance CARE’s innovative service model. Integrate tailored financial products, digital and financial literacy skilling, market access, and social norms transformation.
- Consequently, furthermore, leverage and expand flagship models (e.g., IGNITE, STRIVE, VSLA Graduation). Drive systemic change and foster inclusive job creation.
- Finally, support Country Offices. Help them adopt and implement Market Systems Development approaches across all programs.
3. Private Sector Engagement & Strategic Finance Partnerships
- Forge and manage strategic alliances. Work with corporations, financial service providers, fintechs, impact investors, and social enterprises. Thus, build a robust network.
- Develop shared value propositions for collaboration. Including, for instance, inclusive supply chains, ESG-aligned investments, and gender-equitable entrepreneurship ecosystems.
- Specifically, shape initiatives. Integrate microenterprises into corporate and impact investor value chains.
- In addition, build and manage partnerships. Work with climate finance platforms (e.g., Green Climate Fund), Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), philanthropic foundations, and local financial institutions.
- Furthermore, facilitate co-investment opportunities. Align them with community and climate goals.
- Beyond that, lead CARE’s Private Sector Engagement Community of Practice. Support Country Offices in developing PSE strategies and innovative finance mechanisms.
- Finally, similarly, identify and capture opportunities in impact investing and cutting-edge finance models. Thereby enhance corporate engagement for CARE’s mission.
4. Resource Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships for Global Development Finance
- Lead comprehensive business development and fundraising efforts. Specifically target bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, and corporate funding sources.
- Moreover, identify and secure funding. This comes from impact investors, climate finance institutions, and ESG-aligned private sector partners.
- Subsequently, design and structure investment vehicles. These de-risk community projects. They also ensure measurable climate and social impact. Ultimately, leverage catalytic capital to attract private investment. This is critical for economic growth finance.
- Furthermore, develop multi-stakeholder investment models. Blend grant funding with catalytic capital. This is particularly, of course, for bridging the “missing middle” financing gap.
- In collaboration with CARE country offices, co-develop and secure funding. This supports national and regional economic empowerment strategies.
- Finally, partner with the Resource Development team. Work across all funding channels (foundations, private, philanthropic). Achieve revenue targets.
- Concurrently, work with the Marketing and Communications team. Develop compelling, evidence-based content.
Who You Are: Required & Preferred Qualifications For AVP Economic Growth Finance
Required Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in economics, business, international development, or a related field.
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience. This includes inclusive economic development, market systems development, or private sector partnerships. This includes significant time at an executive level.
- Proven track record of successfully positioning and expanding large-scale economic programs. This is within global development organizations or multinational entities.
- Strong background in microenterprise development, financial services for underserved populations, and women-centered design principles.
- Deep understanding of private sector dynamics. Particularly in emerging markets. Including ESG frameworks, impact investing, and corporate social impact strategies.
- Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills. Work with diverse stakeholders (donors, corporations, governments, civil society).
- An entrepreneurial mindset. Demonstrate ability to translate vision into concrete action. This applies in dynamic, often, indeed, resource-constrained environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
- Experience with digital finance, fintech ecosystems, or youth entrepreneurship models, supporting further economic growth finance initiatives.
Apply now: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CAREUSA&cws=52&rid=7756
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for this AVP Economic Growth Finance Role:
Q1: What is the primary focus of the AVP, Economic Growth and Innovative Finance role at CARE? A1: This role focuses on leading CARE’s strategic efforts in inclusive economic growth and private sector engagement. You’ll drive thought leadership. You’ll scale programs for micro and small enterprises (especially women and youth-led). Ultimately, you’ll embed private sector collaboration into CARE’s global development agenda. This is essentially an AVP Economic Growth Finance leadership position.
Q2: What kind of economic growth initiatives will this AVP oversee? A2: You’ll guide initiatives supporting microenterprises, smallholder entrepreneurs, and youth-led businesses. This is particularly in LMICs. This includes integrating financial products, digital literacy, market access. Consequently, it leverages flagship models like IGNITE and VSLA Graduation to create inclusive jobs.
Q3: Does this role involve fundraising or resource mobilization? A3: Yes, a significant part involves leading business development and fundraising. Sources include bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, and corporate. You’ll identify and secure funding from impact investors and other innovative finance institutions. Thereby, design investment vehicles for social and climate impact.
Q4: Where is this position primarily located? A4: The primary work location is Atlanta, GA, US. Though, there’s the possibility of being based in Washington, DC, US.
Q5: What is the required experience for this leadership position? A5: You’ll need an advanced degree. Also, 15+ years of progressive leadership experience. This includes inclusive economic development, market systems development, or private sector partnerships, including executive-level experience. Crucially, a strong background in microenterprise development and financial services for underserved populations is required.
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