MBC Africa provides an enabling environment for agribusinesses in Africa by integrating the business services they need to grow onto one single platform. MBC Africa\u2019s role is to identify, nurture and develop a critical mass of viable growth-oriented agribusinesses as a pipeline for sustainable and impactful investment in selected African economies. We aim to enhance the knowledge, skill, and performance of agribusiness entrepreneurs and managers through innovative training, consulting and mentoring services. MBC Africa also aims to support youth to seize the vast opportunities in the agricultural sector.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Position Title: Business Development Associate<\/strong><\/p>\n Reporting to: Advisory & Consulting Team Lead Position Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n We are looking for a capable candidate to come in and immediately make an impact within our organization. We are a recruiting for staff who can assist in various departments of our rapidly growing organisation. Duties to be performed include Research, Technical Assistance (TA) to businesses, writing Business Plans etc. Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n To achieve the desired results, the Business Development Associate will be expected to do the following:<\/p>\n Design and host various business training courses for clients Key Skills & Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a7 The ideal candidate will be a University graduate who has completed National Service Additional requirements: How To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n Applications should be sent to info@mbcafrica.org and fred@mbcafrica.org The deadline for receiving applications is 16th February 2018.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MBC Africa provides an enabling environment for agribusinesses in Africa by integrating the business services they need to grow onto one single platform. MBC Africa\u2019s role is to identify, nurture…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[85],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-7tv","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28737"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28737"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28737\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28737"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nLocation: Fourth Street, East Legon, Accra
\nWorking Hours: 8am \u2013 5pm (Monday \u2013 Friday, occasionally overtime and work on weekends will be
\nrequired)
\nStart Date: 12 March 2018<\/p>\n
\nCandidate should be ready to work outside Accra from time to time.
\nWomen and men may apply, this is an equal opportunity vacancy.<\/p>\n
\nConduct online and face-to-face research to write complete business plans for clients
\nMay be required to perform simple website design activities
\nPerform other miscellaneous business development services for clients
\nMeet with business owners in Accra and other major centers in Ghana to determine their business needs
\nTravel to various regions of Ghana to meet with farmer groups and processing cooperatives and gain an understanding of the quantity and quality of product that they offer
\nMeet with international exporters and buyers to understand their procurement policies, quality standards, charges, etc. and outline the steps required in order to reach a trade agreement with them
\nProactively seek out the resources and individuals needed to gain the knowledge required to succeed in assignments given
\nKeep track of all expenses associated with assignment-related travel, accommodation, etc.
\nPresent findings to the leader of the MBC Africa Advisory and Consulting team on a weekly basis through written or verbal check-ins
\nPrepare and submit final market research reports for clients and the MBC Africa Advisory and Consulting team<\/p>\n
\n\u00a7 Good written and spoken English
\n\u00a7 Dedicated and hard working
\n\u00a7 Strong communication skills and team ethic.
\n\u00a7 Desire to learn and progress within the organisation
\n\u00a7 Punctual and respectful
\n\u00a7 Multitasking Ability
\nApplication Process
\nSubmit a 1-page application letter, stating your name, contact details, and 1 paragraph description of why you would be a great candidate for this role.
\nSubmit CV by email before 16th February 2018
\nWe will select the top candidates and invite them for an interview and aptitude testing (when necessary).
\nBe available to start 12th March 2018
\nCompensation
\nAn intern for 12 months followed with a renewable contract of 12 months when candidate performs well.
\nFirst 3 months of internship is unpaid
\nAfter he\/she will be given an allowance to cater for transport\/ communication
\nAfter 12 months of the internship, a performance review will be conducted on the candidate and will be given a salaried 12 months contract and
\nassociated benefits<\/p>\n