ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – CITY OF GWERU

VACANCY NOTICE

Position: ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Grade: 10
Department: OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
REPORTING TO: ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
MANAGER
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above-mentioned position which has become vacant in the Office of the town Clerk.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A successful candidate should have the following qualifications and experience
⦁ Degree in Economics /Finance/ Business Management or equivalent from a reputable University.
⦁ A relevant Masters’s Degree is a distinct advantage
⦁ Possession of a relevant professional qualification is an added advantage
⦁ A Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
⦁ Exposure to Local Authorities systems will be an added advantage
⦁ A clean criminal record.

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

⦁ Good communication and interpersonal skills.
⦁ Ability to work under pressure and handle confidential information.
⦁ Honest, reliable, and responsible.
⦁ Must be prepared to work under minimum supervision and at odd times

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

⦁ Identifying potential income
generating projects for Council;
⦁ Developing and Promoting City
⦁ Council Strategic Business Units:
⦁ Implementing, monitoring, and evaluation of investment projects and programs;
⦁ Creating an action plan in order to implement the economic development plan and monitoring its progress;
⦁ Facilitating Local Economic Development Plan activities;
⦁ Evaluation of project proposals for investments purposes;
⦁ Carrying out feasibility studies for potential Council projects;
⦁ Assisting the SME sector in the formulation of bankable business proposals;
⦁ Identifying the needs for local entrepreneurs and business start-ups for technical assistance;
⦁ To carry out any other functions as delegated by the Economic and Business Development Manager from time to time.

REMUNERATION

In return Council offers:
⦁ A competitive salary
⦁ Generous leave days
⦁ Contributory Pension and Medical Aid