Business Development Specialist Job in Kenya

Job Vacancy: Isiolo Business Development

Specialist 

Summary: 

ACDI /

VOCA is currently implementing the five-year USAID funded Resilience and

Economic Growth in the Arid Lands – Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG) program in

Isiolo and Marsabit Counties.  

The

program aims to strengthen the livestock value chain through investing in

livestock related businesses through the provision of business development

grants.   

Further

investments are being made by constructing livestock market infrastructure and

strengthening the livestock value chain through trainings and analysis of best

practices.

Over the next 14 months, ACDI/VOCA will support 22 businesses and 12 livestock

markets in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties through the provision of business

development grants.  

In

order to successfully implement the program, a business development specialist

will work closely with selected business and markets to develop project

applications, business plans, and provide business advisory services throughout

the first year of grant activities.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The business development specialist will provide technical assistance and

coaching to selected applicants under the business development grants program,

which mainly consists of micro, small and medium sized enterprises

(MSME’s). 

Technical

assistance to be provided will be in the preparation of business plans,

marketing and business development strategies.  

The

specialist will also work closely establishing good management and business

practices at our newly constructed livestock markets.  

For

all the above activities, there will be significant data collection which will

allow for accurate measurement of project impact. 

Education & Experience Requirements

• At
  
  least a Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship and/or Business Management.
  
  Preferably with Master’s Degree in any of these fields.


• At
  
  least 5 years’ professional experience in developing business plans,
  
  conducting economic and/or financial analysis or other relevant areas.


• Experience
  
  in livestock value chain and MSME development, and similar fields will be
  
  an added advantage.


• Strong
  
  writing, analytical, presentation and reporting skills.


• Willing
  
  to travel and work in Isiolo or Marsabit.

To be

considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume to

regalag@joinav.org  no later than May 17th, 2016. 

Please

include the position title in the subject line.  

No

phone calls please.  

Only

finalists contacted.  

Women

and minorities encouraged to apply.