Regional Business Development Specialist

Date Posted: Jan 09, 2024

Job Detail

Location:

Kandahar - Afghanistan
Company:

Zamir Foundation
Type:

Full Time/Permanent
Shift:

Rotating Days
Career Level:

Experienced Professional
Positions:

1
Vacancy number:

ZF-BRI-01-2024
Experience:

3 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per Company salary scale
Degree:

Bachelors
Apply Before:

Jan 14, 2024

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Job Description

Background:

Zamir Foundation is a non-governmental and non-profit organization. The Zamir Foundation's Business Recovery Initiative Project aims to provide working capital funding to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Afghanistan to support their purchasing of raw materials, processing and production, and increase their production and export capabilities. The project aims to create employment and stimulate economic growth in Afghanistan. Moreover, BRI is also one of the funds that provides SMEs with the liquidity support they need to continue operations and restart the local economy. Throughout the first year of BRI implementation, the ZF-BRI gained enough experience to assess the status of the businesses requesting the capital fund with zero interest, or Qarzul Hassana. For more information, please visit our website https://zamir.co

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

The Regional Business Development Specialist will work directly under the direction supervision of Business Recovery Initiative Business Development Manager. The job description below outlines the primary responsibilities and is not intended to be all encompassing. Other duties may be assigned as needed:

Participate in the preparation of Business Development and Management training materials
Training the BRI recipients on Business Management, Marketing and Improving Business Practices
Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of business development activities in the region, including the tracking of progress and the identification of any issues or challenges
Prepare and submit regular reports on the progress of the project in the region
Facilitate the development of business plans and financial projections for potential beneficiaries
Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of business development activities in the region, including the tracking of progress and the identification of any issues or challenges
Any other task assigned by line supervisor or senior management

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

A bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, or a related field
A minimum of 3 years of experience in business development, preferably in an international development or humanitarian setting
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and assess business opportunities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
Experience working in Afghanistan or a similar context is preferred

Skills:

Ability to cope well under pressure, work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines
Sound organizational skills and ability to prioritize and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under severe time pressures
Deadline-Oriented
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Technical skills
Interpersonal skills
Negotiating skills
Collaboration skills
Problem-solving skills
Analytical skills

Language skills:

Fluency in English is required, knowledge of local languages is an asset

Skills Required

COMMUNICATION

Submission Guideline:

Interested & qualified candidates should submit a cover letter along with curriculum vitae (CV) to Zamir.BRI@gmail.com indicating vacancy and position title in the subject line of your application within the submission deadline. No other document is needed to be submitted unless invited for an interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications received after closing date will not be considered.

Zamir Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Submission Email:

Zamir.BRI@gmail.com

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