Business Development Services Officer: GOAL Zimbabwe 1416 views

Business Development Services Officer: GOAL ZimbabweDeadline: 2 December 2018

Who we areGOAL is an international non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political humanitarian organisation dedicated to work towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food, water and sanitation, healthcare and education. We began humanitarian and developmental work in Zimbabwe from 2002 having gradually evolved from emergency response to long-term development. Currently our focus is on Livelihoods, Nutrition and WASH thematic areas.

Career Opportunities with GOALGOAL is an equal opportunities employer to all individuals seeking possible employment with the organisation. We are looking for a suitably qualified, highly competent and motivated Business Development Services Officer to be part of the GOAL Zimbabwe team at our Chipinge field office on a fixed term contract with a duration of six (6) months. Potential employment seekers are therefore invited to apply.

General Description of the RoleReporting to the Project Manager, the Business Development Services Officer will be largely responsible for building financial and business skills and creating linkages with market players for the Irish Aid Project. The ideal candidate should be a dynamic, creative and flexible person with a strong financial/business background particularly in mentorship for private sector players to build business skills and access investment.

Summary of Key DutiesMapping financial service providers present in the district and collation of details about their products and services; Link financial service providers to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for services; Link VSALs to formal financial service providers for savings, loans and insurance; Provision of business development services to commercially orientated goat producers (e.g. business case for goat production, small business plans and financial management); Monitoring of engagement between financial service providers and producers and acquisition of business skill by producers; Identify opportunities to work with the private sector’s MSMEs; Provide a mentoring and tailored approach to business development with MSMEs, working in the goat value chain; Collaborate with local authorities in Chipinge to improve the regulation of the private sector and the enforcement of existing regulations and by-laws

Person Specifications (Attributes and Qualifications)Academic qualification in finance and / or agri-business; At least 3 years relevant work experience with the private sector including financial service providers; Previous experience in mentoring MSMEs; Excellent interpersonal and networking skills; Excellent reporting skills to both internal and external teams; Computer skills with sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Email and PowerPoint); Ability to deliver results with minimum supervision; Demonstrable an understanding of cross cutting issues i.e. HIV/AIDS, gender equity, environmental management, child protection

To applyInterested individuals who meet the above specifications should apply via email to [email protected] clearly indicating the position being applied for on the subject line of the email. The application must include an application letter; and a Current CV with full contact details of at least three contactable referees. Please note that applications received outside the stated channels will be disqualified