SME Specialist

SME Development & Promotion

• Design and implement SME development programs aligned with SEDF's strategic objectives
• Identify high-potential sectors and emerging business opportunities within Sindh
• Develop interventions to improve SME competitiveness, productivity, innovation, and market access
• Facilitate entrepreneurship development initiatives and startup support programs

Project Development & Implementation

• Develop concept papers, project proposals, feasibility studies, and implementation plans
• Coordinate execution of SME support projects funded by SEDF
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and performance indicators
• Ensure projects comply with government regulations and organizational policies

Investment & Financial Facilitation

• Liaise with banks, DFIs, microfinance institutions, venture capital firms, and investors to improve SME access to finance
• Evaluate financial proposals submitted under SEDF schemes
• Assist SMEs in understanding available financing mechanisms, subsidies, and government support programs
• Conduct preliminary financial and business assessments of applicant enterprises

Policy Research & Analysis

• Conduct research on SME policies, industrial development, investment trends, and international best practices
• Prepare policy briefs and recommendations for improving the SME ecosystem in Sindh
• Analyze sector-specific challenges affecting SMEs and propose practical interventions

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Develop monitoring frameworks and performance indicators for SME initiatives
• Collect and analyze project data
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain complete documentation of projects, approvals, agreements, and correspondence
• Ensure compliance with Government of Sindh rules, SEDF policies, procurement procedures, and audit requirements
• Support internal and external audits relating to SME projects

Other Responsibilities

• Perform any other duties assigned by Management consistent with the organization's mandate