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| Business Development Officer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2024-05-20 | Close Date | 2024-05-24 |
| Vacancy No | W-HRT-149 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | Up to Dec-2024 (with extension possibility) |
| Education | Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred. | Experience | At least 3 years of professional working experience in a similar position. |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | Based on WASSA salary's Scale |
About Company
About Women's Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA): Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) established in 2002 in Afghanistan, as a non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women's equal participation in the socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities in order to bring change in the social attitude of the community regarding women. An envision “Equal participation of women & men in all sectors of the country.
Job Description
• Develop a weekly plan and report
• Develop training materials i.e., agenda, presentation, pre-test, post-test, attendance sheets, and transportation cost sheets
• Conduct the training related to VSLA development
• Identify training needs, and facilitate the groups to develop plans and goals for individual and group businesses
• Share related handouts and videos on business through the VSLA telegram/WhatsApp groups
• Prepare manual attendance sheet per month
• Assist VSLA officer in VSLA activities
• Develop and update the training schedules
• Share learning materials (videos, handouts, etc.) with BNFs via their WhatsApp groups
• Facilitate the payment of the training
• DoIC/DoEc quarterly report
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the project manager
Job Requirement
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- Proven experience in providing business development support to projects, preferably in a similar project or context.
- Strong understanding of market demand and supply dynamics and entrepreneurship principles.
- Familiarity with the economic conditions and business landscape of Herat, Farah, Ghor, and Badghis provinces.
- Excellent business acumen and ability to assess and identify business opportunities and challenges.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and beneficiaries.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and diverse environment.
- Proficiency in business development and management tools and software.
- Fluency in English and local languages is required.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to travel to project locations as needed.
Submission Guideline
- Interested qualified candidates should submit their completed WASSA Standard Job application form (https://wassa.org.af) along with an updated CV full CV with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience.
- To apply online please send your CV along with a cover letter mentioning the vacancy number W-HRT-149 in the subject line before the VA closing date to email hr@wassa.org.af
- Academic certificates or references do not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for an interview.
- Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written tests and interviews upon project approval.