Business Development Co-ordinator Aga Khan Foundation
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational, development agency promoting creative and effective solutions to problems that impede social and economic development. AKF (East Africa) has initiated a multi-input area development programme – the Coastal Rural Support Programme, Tanzania (CRSP, T) – in southern Tanzania. The Programme’s overall goal is to improve the livelihoods of rural communities in Mtwara and Lindi Regions. A key element of CRSP (T)’s programming is to assist local communities in both regions to increase agricultural productivity, improve market access and linkages to value chain actors, enhance extension delivery system and mobilise rural finance for households’ development through savings groups.
The Foundation invites applications from suitable, qualified persons to fill the following vacancy based in its office in Mtwara Region.
Business Development Co-ordinator
Reporting directly to the Market Development Manager, the Business Development Coordinator will support the development and implementation of business models for relevant interventions and be involved in the development of systems to measure their efficacy. The Business Development Coordinator will be expected to design new value chains and results chains for the project and provide training and mentorship to other members of the MD team on business models as required. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of market systems (market development) in general and fostering marketing opportunities in rice, sesame or other related value chains.
Qualifications/Experience:
• A graduate degree in Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship Development or related field. Alternatively, candidates with an undergraduate degree and substantial work experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in agricultural marketing and relevant value chain development. Previous experience with private sector and hands on market linkages will be an added advantage.
• Must be energetic, creative, and willing to learn.
• Excellent oral and written skills in English and Swahili.
Deadline: May 25, 2012
The Foundation invites applications from suitable, qualified persons to fill the following vacancy based in its office in Mtwara Region.
Business Development Co-ordinator
Reporting directly to the Market Development Manager, the Business Development Coordinator will support the development and implementation of business models for relevant interventions and be involved in the development of systems to measure their efficacy. The Business Development Coordinator will be expected to design new value chains and results chains for the project and provide training and mentorship to other members of the MD team on business models as required. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of market systems (market development) in general and fostering marketing opportunities in rice, sesame or other related value chains.
Qualifications/Experience:
• A graduate degree in Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship Development or related field. Alternatively, candidates with an undergraduate degree and substantial work experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in agricultural marketing and relevant value chain development. Previous experience with private sector and hands on market linkages will be an added advantage.
• Must be energetic, creative, and willing to learn.
• Excellent oral and written skills in English and Swahili.
Application Instructions:
Deadline: May 25, 2012
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