Spark Business Support Center Manager Jobs in South Sudan
The Business Support Center (BSC) is a South Sudanese NGO that develops higher education and entrepreneurship for young, ambitious people who will become empowered to lead their post-conflict society into prosperity.
We aim to support the reconstruction/construction process by building the capacity of local economic and educational institutions in a way that is lasting and demands the pro-active participation of local communities. *
The BSC is achieving its mission by organizing business plan competitions, business skills training, SME coaching & mentoring, business incubation, SME financing, intensive higher vocational summer courses, curriculum development and quality assurance at universities and higher vocational education institutions.
The BSC is looking for a dynamic individual who has business experience in working with SME Entrepreneurs.
The BSC manager will be responsible for the daily operation of the BSC and its long-term sustainability long-term.
This position is located in Juba with frequent trips to the field.
Main tasks and Responsibilities:
Responsible to work with BSC expert to Start-Up and manage the BSC for SMEs, including the Business Skills Training and the training/coaching of BSC staff and coaches.
Responsible for the management and operations of the BSC
Will provide support to BSC expert in any area needed
Responsible for implementing BSC best practices
Responsible implementing mentoring and coaching program
for BSC
Will implement Business Plan Competitions with support from SPARK
Will work with Finance Institutions on financing programs
With the BSC expert, will co-develop and implement short-term and medium-term sustainability plan for the BSC
Will take the lead in practical work (e.g. coaching BSC staff, training entrepreneurs, travelling to the far corners of the Republic).
Responsible for acquisition of new programmes
Requirements and skills:
Has an MBA or degree in business, finance, management, development or closely related fields.
Strong Background in Business Skills
Has experience in small business development, including in an environment that is comparable to South Sudan (similar social-economics challenges) as evidenced by project references.
Experienced in training and facilitation of group processes
Proven track record in acquisition
Strong writing and reporting skills, including command of the English language
Good communication and social skills
Arabic is required
South Sudanese National
The BSC Offers:
Dynamic working experience;
Training opportunities;
A gross monthly salary between € 1400 and € 1600 depending on professional experience and based on a fulltime appointment of 40 hours;
How to apply
If interested, please apply with your motivation letter and your CV (both in English) By 31st August 2018.
For more information and job application details, see; Spark Business Support Center Manager Jobs in South Sudan