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

Duty Station: Marneuli.

General:

The Business Development Officer, Alliances Lesser Caucasus program, Kvemo Kartli, will be responsible for implementation of the program in Kvemo Kartli region, in the municipalities of: Tetritskaro, Dmanisi, Tslka, Marneuli, Bolnisi, Gardabani. S/he provides input in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the program interventions in Kvemo Kartli. S/he will directly interact with the clients, discuss business ideas and review client's applications as well as ensuring ongoing market analysis, ongoing facilitation and the in-flow of market intelligence pertaining to the value chains of his/her interventions. This information will be translated into results chains, investment plans, monitoring plans. S/he is also be responsible for formulating the intervention results chains for their portfolio, on which the results chains are based.

Primary responsibilities:

** Undertake the following responsibilities with Alliances Lesser Caucasus program implementation in Kvemo Kartli region

** Maintenance of client portfolio

** Plan, implementation and monitor of program activities related to outcome interventions

** Process of application forms

** Development of results chains

** Supervision and assistance with data collection, entry and processing in monitoring plan per respective intervention

** Monthly impact monitoring and evaluation of intervention impact (in monthly Monitoring Action Plan Meeting)

** Oversight of monitoring and evaluation of activities concerning respective client interventions.

** Development of Investment Plans

** Ongoing market analysis and the in-flow of market intelligence pertaining to the value chains of his/her interventions

** Careful implementation of procedures and conditions relating to investments

** Report on implemented activities

** Review of the investment plans

** Participation in the surveys and ongoing market research

** Assistance with data/information provision for bi-annual and annual reporting

** Assistance with information provision for the development of the tender/application packages and announcements (if required)

** Represent Mercy Corps in a professional manner

** Work with a positive, proactive attitude and demonstrate respect for all colleagues

** Work effectively in an energetic, team-oriented environment

** Other duties as agreed upon

** Development of gender sensitized interventions with responsibility for identifying through research and market analysis the inclusion of the appropriate steps in the results chain

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 Marneuli 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

Please, note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview.

source: jobs.ge