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Monday, November 28, 2011

A Non-profit organization based in the Niger Delta Latest Jobs: Recruitment for Business Development Specialist

THE ORGANIZATION:

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.

POST TITLE:   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.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & 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.

METHOD OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

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. 

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