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PUM

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1978

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

🏭 Manufacturing

Consulting • Healthcare • Manufacturing

PUM is an impact-driven, volunteer-based development organization that connects experienced experts with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local organizations to provide management, technical and sector-specific assistance. It supports sustainable economic, social and ecological development across agriculture, food processing, healthcare, ICT, manufacturing and other sectors through capacity building, consultancy and hands-on projects in about 30 countries. PUM runs thousands of collaborations annually to strengthen local entrepreneurship, improve operations and promote inclusive growth.

📋 Description

• Lead the country acquisition team in Suriname • Hold end-to-end responsibility for client relationship management after acquisition • Develop and implement the Country Impact Plan in line with PUM’s mission and strategy • Identify, develop, and secure funding opportunities from donors, foundations, corporate partners, and sponsors • Foster strategic partnerships with SMEs and stakeholders through account management and ongoing engagement • Strengthen business ecosystems through strategic analysis and collaboration with entrepreneurs, business organisations, and enabling organisations • Build, lead, and coach the country representative team • Ensure team capacity, motivation, accountability, and performance through people management and country team meetings • Qualify new clients using diversity, inclusion, green, and social assessment criteria • Approve project proposals and ensure accurate information for expert matching • Collaborate with programme managers to support successful projects • Welcome and accompany visiting experts occasionally • Engage with clients after acquisition to ensure continuity, quality, and strategic fit • Lead briefing and debriefing sessions for quality assurance, data collection, and learning • Monitor performance and use data to improve results • Ensure compliance with organisational policies, quality standards, and project timelines

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree • At least 10 years of experience in a coordinating role and leading a commercial or acquisition-focused team • Strong fundraising capabilities and thorough understanding of local donor opportunities • Strong local SME network and deep understanding of business ecosystem development in Suriname • Familiarity with European work culture and remote collaboration within international organisations • Strong intercultural communication skills • Proven leadership, accountability, performance management, and stakeholder engagement experience • Willingness to travel occasionally within Suriname • Focus on impact, quality, and measurable results • Data-driven and comfortable using digital tools, including Microsoft 365 • Fluent in Sranan Tongo and Dutch, with excellent command of English • Permanently based in Suriname • Available for 15 hours (0.4 FTE) per week • Reference checks are part of the selection process

🏖️ Benefits

• Independent contractor assignment with possibility of extension based on organisational needs and successful collaboration • Competitive fee aligned with local market standards • Flexible commitment of approximately 15 hours per week • Building a brighter future and contributing to sustainable community development • Optimal knowledge utilisation and tangible impact on businesses worldwide • Continuous learning through diverse people and cultures • Building a professional network with institutional funders, government entities, and NGOs • International exposure in a multicultural environment