(Proficiency in
English and French languages)
English and French languages)
Closing
date: 26 Jun 2015
date: 26 Jun 2015
ICCO
is an international development cooperation (www.icco.nl)). 335 people work in 44 countries in
Africa, Asia and Latin America. We operate from 7 regional offices and 15
national offices. We work towards a world without poverty and injustice. We do
this together with civil society organizations, pri
is an international development cooperation (www.icco.nl)). 335 people work in 44 countries in
Africa, Asia and Latin America. We operate from 7 regional offices and 15
national offices. We work towards a world without poverty and injustice. We do
this together with civil society organizations, pri
vate sector and governments.
We believe in the enterprising power of people. We aim to implement a systemic
change and successful, sustainable and equitable development in low and middle
income countries.
ICCO
Country Office in Rwanda is looking for a proactive and dynamic staff with a
proven track-record in business development to join our team as a Business
Acceleration Expert (BAE).
Country Office in Rwanda is looking for a proactive and dynamic staff with a
proven track-record in business development to join our team as a Business
Acceleration Expert (BAE).
The
ICCO Agribusiness Booster works with SME (agri-) businesses to grow them
stronger to economic sustainability for social impact. ICCO AbB as a
participant in the venture assigns the Business Acceleration Expert to the
business for providing and organizing agreed packages of support in the areas
of business planning, marketing, systems, financing, coaching, and which are
structured as investments in the company.
ICCO Agribusiness Booster works with SME (agri-) businesses to grow them
stronger to economic sustainability for social impact. ICCO AbB as a
participant in the venture assigns the Business Acceleration Expert to the
business for providing and organizing agreed packages of support in the areas
of business planning, marketing, systems, financing, coaching, and which are
structured as investments in the company.
The
business acceleration experts works closely with the entrepreneur and the
company’s management team, as well as with hired external service providers in
the realization of the support packages agreed.
business acceleration experts works closely with the entrepreneur and the
company’s management team, as well as with hired external service providers in
the realization of the support packages agreed.
Job
title:Business
Acceleration Expert
title:Business
Acceleration Expert
Reporting
to: Technically reports to the Regional Business & Economic Development
Advisor and Administratively to the Deputy Regional Manager
to: Technically reports to the Regional Business & Economic Development
Advisor and Administratively to the Deputy Regional Manager
Organization:ICCO-Cooperation
Terms
of Employment:Full
time with three month probation period
of Employment:Full
time with three month probation period
Salary
and Benefits:As
per the organization scale
and Benefits:As
per the organization scale
Location:Kigali Rwanda
Job
purpose
purpose
Grow
businesses to economic sustainability for social impact by organizing and providing
a tailor-made package of support to these companies.
businesses to economic sustainability for social impact by organizing and providing
a tailor-made package of support to these companies.
Profile
Business
Degree from an Accredited University strongly preferred to be completed in
English; an advanced degree in sustainability, ethical business or similar area
is considered an asset. Knowledge of regional or global sustainability topics,
trends and opportunities is important. Proven expertise in Agri-business
development from investor/program pitches, proposal writing, ongoing
relationship building, and contract signing. Ideal candidates would have a
minimum of 5 years’ experience working in Agri-business development or related
function, with a preference for more years, or be equipped with an impressive
substitute. Previous work or substantial knowledge in Small and Medium
Enterprises (SME) value chain development in agriculture, Inclusive Business
and Sustainable Development Dynamics fields will considered as strong assets.
Degree from an Accredited University strongly preferred to be completed in
English; an advanced degree in sustainability, ethical business or similar area
is considered an asset. Knowledge of regional or global sustainability topics,
trends and opportunities is important. Proven expertise in Agri-business
development from investor/program pitches, proposal writing, ongoing
relationship building, and contract signing. Ideal candidates would have a
minimum of 5 years’ experience working in Agri-business development or related
function, with a preference for more years, or be equipped with an impressive
substitute. Previous work or substantial knowledge in Small and Medium
Enterprises (SME) value chain development in agriculture, Inclusive Business
and Sustainable Development Dynamics fields will considered as strong assets.
- Background
in private sector, entrepreneurial mind-set, risk-taker and strong
business acumen - Creative,
curious, pro-active - Impact-driven,
strong set of ownership for every deliverable - Able
to attract investors and partners and have strong network capabilities - Can
work in a team as well as individually, ability to work under minimum
supervision - Good
communicative skills - Know
how in agriculture, agribusiness and SMEs - Proven
expertise with SME admin, finance, management and systems - Proficiency
in English and French languages
Responsibilities
Identification:
- Scouting
of potential SME (agri-)businesses for business acceleration &
investment in the relevant (sub-)sectors set by ICCO
Business
Incubation/ Acceleration:
Incubation/ Acceleration:
- Assist
the entrepreneur/ businesses in turning ideas into viable businesses by
developing the concept, the business case, identifying the impact, the
market, and finding partners - Support
to validation and proof of concept of starting businesses - Provide
business development services to entrepreneurs/ businesses as mutually
agreed - Organize
outsourced parts of the package, manage and follow up on the results - With
the entrepreneur, develop business plans looking at different scenarios of
growth, quantitative achievements, and short, medium, and long term
financing needs - Identify
investors and financing institutions, and raise optimum financing mix of
debt and equity for the businesses - Contribute
to the regular reporting to stakeholders and investors on improvements in
the business and help company management to plan the next steps
Other:
- Build
networks of coaches and mentors as well as service providers for
supporting the entrepreneurs/ businesses - Identify
legal and regulatory issues and address them - Contribute
to the development and branding of the ICCO AbB and raise funds as per
requirement of the organization and the enterprises
Positioning,
key contacts and reporting
key contacts and reporting
The
Business Accelerator Expert is assigned by ICCO AbB to the portfolio of
businesses. For each business s/he works within the package of support agreed
with the company under the overall investment deal. S/he is working on a limited
number of cases at the same time and will divide attention and presence over
these cases.
Business Accelerator Expert is assigned by ICCO AbB to the portfolio of
businesses. For each business s/he works within the package of support agreed
with the company under the overall investment deal. S/he is working on a limited
number of cases at the same time and will divide attention and presence over
these cases.
The
Business Acceleration Expert technically presents progress reports and new or
follow on deals to the ICCO Regional Business Advisor for follow up on
decision-making and negotiation with Deputy Regional Manager.
Business Acceleration Expert technically presents progress reports and new or
follow on deals to the ICCO Regional Business Advisor for follow up on
decision-making and negotiation with Deputy Regional Manager.
Please
send your CV of not more than 3 pages and a motivational letter of not more
than 1 page to Netlyn.Bernard@icco-cooperation.org
as only email applications shall be considered.
send your CV of not more than 3 pages and a motivational letter of not more
than 1 page to Netlyn.Bernard@icco-cooperation.org
as only email applications shall be considered.
All
applications should be clearly marked: “ICCO Cooperation – Business
Acceleration Expert” and no email should exceed 2MB
applications should be clearly marked: “ICCO Cooperation – Business
Acceleration Expert” and no email should exceed 2MB
We
thank all applicants for their interest but please note that only those
selected will be contacted and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic
disqualification.
thank all applicants for their interest but please note that only those
selected will be contacted and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic
disqualification.
