POST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER GRADE II – 2 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) HR & ADMINISTRATION
EMPLOYER SMALL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (SIDO)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2020-11-26 2020-12-09
JOB SUMMARY N/A

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. To Assist in Identification of business opportunities and assessment of market potential;
ii. To Assist in Identification and selection of participants for SME training programmes;
iii. To participate in identifying potential clients, review applications for training in accordance with the Regional Office’s procedures and propose applicants for selection to the Regional Manager;
iv. To assist trainees in developing viable business plans, both during and after the training programmes;
v. To provide micro, small and medium entrepreneurs with advice and information on marketing, the availability of raw materials, business management issues, and national and regional regulations on registration, licensing and taxation;
vi. To support marketing of MSME products locally and internationally through organizing/participating in trade fairs/exhibition, subcontracting and tendering programmes;
vii. To contribute to the maintenance of a client database, and the management information system, with regard to the services he/she provides; he/she will report on his/her activities as required by the Regional Manager;
viii. To participate in Regional Office’s management and planning meetings, as well as relevant external meetings, as required by the Regional Manager;
ix. To assist the Regional Manager in developing and maintaining relationships with the local business community, including, but not limited to actual and potential clients, and with institutions which provide similar training and advisory services;
x. To contribute in identifying the need for new Programme elements or Programme improvements, contribute to the development of training programme, training materials and advisory services for micro, small and medium enterprise development; and
xi. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by his/her Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Commerce or Business Administration majoring in Human Resources Management from a recognized Institution.
REMUNERATION SALARY SCALE: PGSS 6