Business Development Advisor – Gambella

Job Description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Inkomoko Ethiopia seeks a highly talented and experienced Business Development Advisor to work directly with entrepreneurs to help them develop the skills to scale their businesses.

Current responsibilities include:

TRAINING(30% time)

● Manage training for all incoming refugees and host entrepreneurs in the Business Growth Department

● Implement training as part of the ongoing classes scheduled for Inkomoko entrepreneurs

● Identify and enroll entrepreneurs to join INKOMOKO program

● Deploy a wide variety of training methods both in person and digital – iterating as needed

● Develop new and review existing content to match entrepreneurs; needs and refugee business dynamics;

● Draft training reports and update the online reports;

● Mobilize and follow up on entrepreneurs to ensure high attendance;

● Coordinate with Training Support Associate for smooth logistics;

● Participate in capacity-building workshops on a range of topics related to business growth, including HR, accounting, finance, marketing, human-centered design, and innovation.

STRATEGIC ADVISING AND ENTREPRENEUR RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT(40% time)

● Conduct business assessments to identify entrepreneurs; needs and market opportunities

● Develop business strategies and comprehensive business plans for entrepreneurs

● Generate financial statements, forecasts, and profitability analyses for entrepreneurs

● Develop and implement accurate financial reporting and booking systems for entrepreneurs;

● Assist entrepreneurs with the implementation of business plan recommendations;

● Advise entrepreneurs on financing and investment opportunities/challenges;

● Help entrepreneurs prepare for financing or investment opportunities (Investment and equity financing);

● Provide expert advice; help entrepreneurs to navigate challenges and make sound business decisions

● Conduct assessments of entrepreneur businesses to understand business needs, challenges, and opportunities;

● Conduct research on the industry, competitors, and customers;

● Manage entrepreneur relationships and provide a single point of contact for assigned entrepreneurs;

● Manage the schedule and delivery of services throughout entrepreneur engagements;

● Regularly track and report on the progress of entrepreneur work and deliverables;

● Maintain and organize entrepreneur files