Mercy Corps is pleased to announce an opening for the position of Business Development Officer .

The Business Development Officer is responsible for implementation of Alliances-SJ program in 5 municipalities of Samtskhe-Javakheti region: of Akhaltsikhe, Adigeni, Aspindza, Ninotsminda & Akhalkalaki. He/she will directly interact with the clients, discuss business ideas and review client's applications.

Date Announced: March 10, 2014

Duty Station: Akhaltsikhe

Deadline for submitting applications: March 18, 2014

Primary responsibilities:

** Assistance with maintenance of client portfolio

** Development of intervention models

** Development of intervention plans

** Insurance of the careful implementation of procedures

** Reporting on implemented activities

** Review of the investment plans

** Assistance with development of the tender/application packages and announcements

** Assistance with monitoring and evaluation of activities of Market Development stakeholders

** Assistance with data input and analysis

** Other activities as assigned by the supervisor

Knowledge and experience:

** BA/S in agriculture and/or agribusiness or related field

** Experience in developing agricultural markets and value chains

** Experience and familiarity with implementation of Making Markets Work for the Poor approach.

** Knowledge and experience in disaster risk reduction, gender and governance

** Resident of the region

** Preference given to candidates with local language skills

Key Requirements:

** Resident of Akhaltsikhe is preferred

** Experience in similar position

** Excellent communication skills

** Fluent in English language, spoken and written

** Computer literate and proficiency with Microsoft office programs.

** Experience and qualifications in business development

** Represent Mercy Corps in an appropriate, friendly and professional manner.

** Contribute towards a positive, energetic and team-oriented atmosphere in the office place

** Entrepreneurial spirit, adaptability and an ability to think creatively around market development problems.

** Excellent communication skills.

Terms and Conditions.

Candidate must present detailed CV or Resume, where he/she should describe the working experience and responsibilities. CV must also include names, positions and contact addresses of at least two persons, preferably one national and one international, whom Mercy Corps can contact for the references.

Interested applicants should send Curriculum Vitae via e-mail on the address: hr@mercycorps.ge and please, note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview.

source: jobs.ge