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INKOMOKO

Business Development Advisor

INKOMOKO

Job details

Posted Date

Nov, 04

Expire Date

Nov, 13

Category

Business

Location

Kebrbeyah

Type

Full Time

Salary

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Education

Degree

Experience

3 - 4 years

Job description

Company Values

All staff at Inkomoko are connected to a shared set of organizational values:

  • Purpose: be solutions-oriented, produce high-quality work, be a global leader.
  • Achievement: push yourself to reach beyond what you previously thought possible. 
  • Improvement: be humble, engage in continuous growth through open & accurate feedback.
  • Bravery: willing to take risks, create a safe space for others, be compassionate, inclusive.
  • We Eat Goat:   we celebrate success and support each other in hard times. We do this work together in the spirit of turikumwe, tuko pamoja, abren nen, urang babarengan.

Inkomoko reflects the communities we serve.  Displaced persons and women are strongly encouraged to apply. 

About the Opportunity

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. The BDA will support an entrepreneurship development program in Kabribeyah refugee camp and host community. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the BDA will be the person to run training delivery, strategic consulting, entrepreneur relationship and a supervisor to the Business Advisor. 

Responsibilities

TRAINING (30% time)

  • Manage training for all incoming refugee and host entrepreneurs in the Micro Business Solutions Department;

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

  • 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 & ENTREPRENEUR RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (40% time)

  • Conduct business assessment 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 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 progress of entrepreneur work and deliverables;

  • Maintain and organize entrepreneur files;

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (30% time)

  • General maintenance of entrepreneur files, reports and coordination with colleagues.

  • Work with the Executive team to develop annual goals for Inkomoko Ethiopia.

  • Contribute to staff meetings, annual retreats, monthly entrepreneur Services meetings. 

  • Participation in on-going entrepreneur tracking and implementing Inkomoko’s impact evaluation programs every quarter/year 

  • Represent Inkomoko Ethiopia in partners meeting and any other events in camps as assigned

  • Participate in the development of Inkomoko goals, strategies, and planning

  • Represent Inkomoko Ethiopia in the local business community and at conferences or other events

  • Keep up to date on latest business and industry trends in Ethiopia and across Africa

Skills and qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about entrepreneurship, and have the skills and experience to help entrepreneurs make lasting change to their businesses. We are seeking candidates who work quickly and thoroughly, collaborate, and are both kind and serious. 

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: 

  • Skilled/ with expertise in market linkages and value chain management to MSMEs;

  • Excellent Somali, English and Amharic;

  • Experience in working with refugees (Kabribeyah camp / Somali region) and to be a native from Jigjiga region would be an advantage;

  • Background in finance or ability to produce financial reports/projections for entrepreneurs; 

  • Deep understanding of go-to market strategies and growth strategies for businesses in the area of consumer goods; 

  • Past experience writing business plans in preparation for investment;

  • Ability to work with high-profile individuals and companies by demonstrating exemplar levels of professionalism; 

  • Strong presentation and training skills, and ability to teach others business concepts;

  • Possess business acumen, original thinking; 

  • Excellent computer skills – including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Odoo, Kobo collect, Google Drive, etc.

  • 3+ years’ experience, work with MSMEs is required; 

  • Bachelor’s degree required in a Business related field; 

  • Additional Master’s studies or CPA skills preferred; 

  • Good at translation from English to Somali language would be an advantage

  • Ready to reside in Jigjiga and/or Kebribeyah

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 Goal-based bonus

  • Favorable policies like health insurance, staff savings program, parental leave, sabbatical program, and more.

How to apply

If you’re excited about this role, please submit your cover letter and CV at your earliest (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Visit our Career's page and Apply through this link: https://inkomoko-job-portal.web.app/home

Tell us about what you’ll bring to this growing company.

Inkomoko is committed to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.  As we seek to reflect the communities we serve, displaced persons and women are strongly encouraged to apply. As a company we have policies that ensure fair treatment in the application process. 

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is conditional upon successful background checks and other verification as needed.

Apply on -> https://inkomoko-job-portal.web.app/home