Business Development Assistant at Action Africa Help

The Business Development Assistant works closely with the Business Development Officer on innovative livelihoods initiatives to facilitate a broad based entrepreneurial mind-set and a new set of business development ideas among the Persons of Care (PoCs) in Kakuma Refugee Camp. S/he will support in coordination; implementation and mainstreaming of business development activities of SPARK livelihood activities in the refugee camp.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Business Management, Microfinance, Entrepreneurship, or relevant tertiary qualification in cooperative and Economic Development studies, and/or experience in related fields.
• At least 3 years of progressive programming experience including understanding of and ability to promote empowering and developmental models in community work through highly effective communication skills.
• Exercises sound judgement and political sensitivity – especially in relation to the community organization; local governments among other stakeholder.
• Strong community mobilization skills.