Description:
An opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Specialist to be part of a Non-profit organization based in the Niger Delta, which is into Democracy and Good Governance, Human Security and Community Development. The organization is presently, implementing a 5 years project entitled: Livelihood and Good Governance, which is being funded by Oxfam Novib, Netherlands.
Position: Business Development Specialist
Job Summary
The purpose of Business Development Specialist is to give strategic guidance in providing ongoing business development support to project beneficiaries. The experience working in riverine communities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Investigate the economic conditions surrounding small business activity such as industry trends and competition.
- Good extensive market research prior to start-up business and continue gathering information throughout the life of the business
- Good understanding of cooperative formation operations and processes to facilitate microcredit linkages
- Provide market access and link cooperatives to viable market opportunities
- Carry out regular visits to the communities to provide on the information and access to high yielding seedlings, raw materials to project beneficiaries.
Qualifications and Experience
- Applicants should have minimum of Master’s degree in Economics, Business Admin, Agric Economics or related field.
- At least 5 years experience in community economic development, micro credit, capacity development , women group and Agro businesses
- Program/Project Management Skills
- Networking and Partnership Development
- Familiarity with Monitoring and Evaluation and Microsoft Application is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit CV and accompanying cover letter in a single file to office@nidprodev.org . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications are being accepted through December, 2011.
