Inkomoko South Sudan seeks a highly talented and experienced Business Development Advisor to work directly with entrepreneurs to help them develop the skills to scale their businesses. Current responsibilities include:
TRAINING(30% time)
Manage training for all incoming IDPs, refugees, and host entrepreneurs in the Business Growth Department
Implement training as part of the ongoing classes scheduled for Inkomoko entrepreneurs
Identify and enroll entrepreneurs to join the INKOMOKO program
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 P&C, accounting, finance, marketing, human-centered design, and innovation.
STRATEGIC ADVISING & ENTREPRENEUR RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT(40% time)
Conduct business assessments to identify entrepreneurs' needs and market opportunities
Develop and implement accurate financial reporting and booking systems for entrepreneurs;
Assist entrepreneurs with the 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 the progress of entrepreneur work and deliverables;
Maintain and organize entrepreneur files
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (20% time)
General maintenance of entrepreneur files, reports, and coordination with colleagues.
Contribute to staff meetings, annual retreats, and monthly entrepreneur Services meetings.
Participation in ongoing entrepreneur tracking and implementing Inkomoko’s impact evaluation programs every quarter/year
Represent Inkomoko in partners' meetings and any other events in camps as assigned
Participate in the development of Inkomoko goals, strategies, and planning
Represent Inkomoko in the local business community and at conferences or other events
Keep up to date on the latest business and industry trends in South Sudan and across Africa
Inkomoko South Sudan seeks a highly talented and experienced Business Development Advisor to work directly with entrepreneurs to help them develop the skills to scale their businesses. Current responsibilities include:
TRAINING(30% time)
Manage training for all incoming IDPs, refugees, and host entrepreneurs in the Business Growth Department
Implement training as part of the ongoing classes scheduled for Inkomoko entrepreneurs
Identify and enroll entrepreneurs to join the INKOMOKO program
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 P&C, accounting, finance, marketing, human-centered design, and innovation.
STRATEGIC ADVISING & ENTREPRENEUR RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT(40% time)
Conduct business assessments to identify entrepreneurs' needs and market opportunities
Develop and implement accurate financial reporting and booking systems for entrepreneurs;
Assist entrepreneurs with the 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 the progress of entrepreneur work and deliverables;
Maintain and organize entrepreneur files
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (20% time)
General maintenance of entrepreneur files, reports, and coordination with colleagues.
Contribute to staff meetings, annual retreats, and monthly entrepreneur Services meetings.
Participation in ongoing entrepreneur tracking and implementing Inkomoko’s impact evaluation programs every quarter/year
Represent Inkomoko in partners' meetings and any other events in camps as assigned
Participate in the development of Inkomoko goals, strategies, and planning
Represent Inkomoko in the local business community and at conferences or other events
Keep up to date on the latest business and industry trends in South Sudan and across Africa
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