Business Development Specialist

ESDC is implementing “Supporting the Organizational and Production Capacities of Civil Society Organizations (SOPCSO)” project in partnership with We Effect . ESDC is a seeking highly qualified Business Development Specialist (BDS) to work with the targeted Cooperatives and CBOs in West Bank according to the following:

Qualifications:
-University degree in business administration or finance, accounting, manage- ment or equivalent experience.
-Considerable knowledge of sound business procedures including business fi- nancing, human resources, operations, value chain and sales and marketing.
-Understanding of financial evaluation tools including ratios, cash flows, break-even points, etc.
-Understanding of financing options for business start-ups and business ex- pansions
-Understanding of entrepreneurship, initiatives, incubators and collective business model.
-Skill in using financial analysis computer programs
-Mastery of spreadsheet software i.e., Excel.
-Solid experience in working with farmers, women and youth cooperatives in the field of business development.
-At least three years experience in small business/agri-business, mainly in:
Management of marketing operations, Management of marketing operations, Management of agri-business operations, technical Assistance to rural micro/ small businesses, project preparation and appraisal techniques

Skills and Competencies:
-Leadership and negotiation skills, ability to identify business opportunities and to link with the private/public sector. Understanding of rural poverty context and gender issues is an asset.
-Excellent communication, facilitation and listening skills
-Proven personal commitment to socio-economic aspect.
-Excellent report writing skills and proficiency in English Language.

Duration: 12 Months, extendable to 28 month, subject to annual Performance evaluations.

Duty Station: Ramallah , with continuous fieldwork in West Bank.

Interested applicants must submit: A resume with three references , and cover letter explaining their suitability for the position.

Please submit your application by e- mail to

[email protected]

no later than Tuesday, August 18th , 2015 and include the Job title in your email subject and cover letter. Applications received after this date or that do not meet the qualifica- tions above will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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