Lutheran World Relief Jobs in Kenya

Lutheran World Relief Project Business Development Officer Jobs in Kenya


Responsibilities

  • Identify and facilitate registration of 15 business oriented briquette production groups.
  • Identify and facilitate registration of 30 mushroom producer groups.
  • Inculcate a market oriented approach among the targeted briquette and mushroom groups with a view to influence the beneficiaries’ attitude towards a business mindset.
  • Identify new markets and market solutions to gaps in quantity, quality, packaging, transport, etc.
  • Train and mentor beneficiaries on business development and entrepreneur skills.
  • Develop and support role model briquette and mushroom businesses.
  • Participate in negotiation between project beneficiaries and private sector market/suppliers
  • Project monitoring and Reporting on project implementation
  • Be available to provide daily/timely support to established business /targeted groups.

    Qualifications

  • Deep commitment to LWR's core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners
  • The job holder must have at a Degree in Agriculture Economics, Business Development, Economic Development and other related courses from a recognized University with at least two years’ experience
  • Experience working with NGOs and Knowledge of the local language will be an added advantage.
  • Ability and willingness to work in the community; should be self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
  • Private sector work experience is an added advantage
  • A good communicator who is willing and able to work as an active member of the team.
  • Enterprising, self-driven with ability to work with minimum supervision.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should send their resume by 28th February 2018 to:

    jmutemi@lwrearo.org

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