Micro Business Development Officer Vacancy at CARE International - Nguru

Position Title: Micro Business Development Officer.

INTRODUCTION :-

Micro Business Development Officer job opportunity is available at CARE International for individuals who possess University Degree / Diploma in Agriculture / Business Management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

Management of the income generation/ cash component according to contractual requirements, operating priorities:

Develop work plan in collaboration with project team members according to the proposal
Make sure that specific project components are implemented according to contractual requirements, both in relation to project implementation and financial management
Conduct periodic assessments to ensure project implementation is happening according to the agreed upon work plans and budgets
Liaise closely with other agencies working in the same geographic regions and/or sectors to ensure coordination and avoid overlap.

Program quality of the project is ensured during each phase of the project implementation process:

Conduct regular progress review meetings with field teams and stakeholders to ensure quality is maintained and address any problems
Make sure field teams collect relevant information on outputs, outcomes and impact, in both qualitative and quantitative form, based on reporting formats

Provide technical inputs/ Trainings:

Provide technical input on income generation activities/ micro business development/ cash for work procedures to the beneficiaries
Conduct technical trainings to the beneficiaries to implement income generating activities
Visit field locations frequently to monitor income generating/ micro business activities of the beneficiaries
Provide training on Cash for Work/ Food for Assets process and procedures

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

Basic University Degree / Diploma in Agriculture / Business Management
Minimum 3 years work experience in the development or humanitarian sector particularly agriculture and livelihood projects
Training skills
Fluent in English (written and verbal) essential and fluency in at least one of the local languages, preferably Hausa/ Kanuri
Excellent community mobilization/ sensitization and communication skills.
Advanced computers skills at least intermediate skills in windows based word processing, spreadsheet
Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and organize own work plan.
Excellent analytical, conceptual, communication and public speaking skills
Understanding of political dynamics, foreign policy decision making procedures
Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without direction
Excellent training skill

Skills:

Training skills
Fluent in English (written and verbal) essential and fluency in at least one of the local languages, preferably Hausa/ Kanuri
Excellent community mobilization/ sensitization and communication skills.
Ability to deal well with a diverse population.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Cooperative, friendly, and helpful attitude with clients and co-workers.
Ability to work closely with other employees to ensure positive, constructive environment within the program or department, and throughout the organization.
Ability to thrive in a flexible, fast-paced and growth-oriented environment, while maintaining a sense of humor and a positive, solution-oriented approach.
Passion and enthusiasm for the mission of CARE International.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different cultural backgrounds.

Conditions
By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:

Fraud.
Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse.

Apply Before :-

22nd Janaury, 2020.

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and detailed CV as a single document indicating clearly in the subject line of the email the position being applied for and the location (in Caps e.g. (MICRO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – NGURI) to: ngahr@care.org

Note

Save your Application and CV with your name before attaching it
CARE strongly encourage women to apply
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CARE considers all applicants on the basis of merit without prejudice to race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, color, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.
There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Please note that CARE will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.

WHO IS CARE International?

CARE International is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to saving lives and ending poverty. We work in over 94 countries around the world to provide over 1000 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects.

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