QSSS-IK-BDA-BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR (SOUTH SUDAN)
JOB TITLE: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR (SOUTH SUDAN)
About This Job:
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of our client, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Business Development Advisor to work in South Sudan.
Job summary:
Our client is seeking to recruit a highly talented and experienced Business Development Advisor to work directly with entrepreneurs in South Sudan to help them develop the skills to scale their businesses.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
TRAINING (30%)
- Manage training for all incoming IDPs, refugees and host entrepreneurs in the Business Growth Department
- Implement training as part of the ongoing classes scheduled for our client’s entrepreneurs
- Identify and enroll entrepreneurs to join our client’s 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 P&C, accounting, finance, marketing, human-centered design, and innovation.
STRATEGIC ADVISING & CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (40%)
- Conduct business assessments to identify entrepreneurs' needs and market opportunities
- 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.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (20%)
- General maintenance of entrepreneur files, reports, and coordination with colleagues.
- Contribute to staff meetings, annual retreats, and monthly entrepreneur Services meetings.
- Participation in ongoing entrepreneur tracking and implementing our client’s impact evaluation programs every quarter/year
- Represent our client in partners' meetings and any other events in camps as assigned
- Participate in the development of our client’s goals, strategies, and planning
- Represent our client in the local business community and at conferences or other events
- Keep up to date on the latest business and industry trends in South Sudan and across East Africa
Candidate Qualifications
Successful candidates will be individuals who are passionate about entrepreneurship and have the skills and experience to help entrepreneurs make lasting changes to their businesses. We are seeking candidates who work quickly and thoroughly, collaborate, and are both kind and serious. Impeccable integrity and commitment to anti-fraud operations are critical.
Minimum qualifications include:
- University degree (BA ) in a Business related field;
- 3+ years’ experience, in working with MSMEs is required;
- Excellent South Sudan Arabic, and English;
- Experience working in refugee and IDP settings in Maban or Juba (Mangala & Gorom) and being a native of the Maban region would be an advantage for Maban applications;
- Deep understanding of go-to-market strategies and growth strategies for businesses in the area of consumer goods;
- Excellent computer skills – including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Odoo, Kobo-collect, Google Drive, etc;
- Good at translation from English to local languages like South Sudan Arabic and others would be an advantage
- Residing or ready to reside in Maban (Doro, Batil or Gendrasa) or Juba (Mangalla, Gorom or Juba town)
WHAT YOU’LL GET
This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes both a great culture and a competitive market-based package, including:
- Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity
- Opportunity to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals across the region
- Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth
- Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus
- Favorable policies like health insurance, staff savings program, parental leave, sabbatical program, and more.
Application procedure:
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the link below.
Note:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.