Short Description of the Position

Shayashone(SYS) is an emerging business engaged in agribusiness advisory/consultancy services, manufacturing and commercialization of social impact products. The company is currently manufacturing and commercializing PICS heretic storage bags and Nazava water filters.

Our consulting portfolios mainly focus in developing/implementing different value chain projects, privates sector capacity building, investment advise, project management, advising on public-private partnership models. Currently we are looking for a young and energetic BusinessOfficer who will have main role in projects execution under the consultancy business function.  The Project Officer reports to the Consultancy Manager and will be based in Addis. S/he will be traveling to different places within the country.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Conducting Agricultural Research

• Designing variety of agricultural research methodologies
• Developing research questioner and interviewee sampling frame.
• Data collection, analysis and report writing

B.  Conducting Business Opportunity Studies

• Scanning feasible business opportunities for clients
• Triangulating data and writing justifiable business opportunity studies

C. Developing Business Proposals

• Scanning available open calls
• Identify company good fit open calls
• Writing business proposals as per the standard of the organization

D.  Organizing Business Mission

• Planning and organizing business missions as needed
• Post mission report writing

E. Communication and relationship management

• Manage relationship with client and all stakeholders in relation to each project
• Manage communications with partners and facilitate discussion as needed
• Proactively communicate the management on potential issues that need attention on each project

F. Composing Project Newsletters

• Writing compelling and updated project newsletters as needed.
• Disseminating project newsletters to appropriate targets of the company

 Benefits

• Medical and Life Insurance with limit

General Competences

• Excellent communication skills in Amharicand English.
• Outstanding diplomatic, influence and persuasion skills to sell products and services.
• Mastery in demonstrating personal effectiveness and delivering results through people.
• Outstanding skills in planning, organizing and reporting.
• Strong analytical and critical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Champions in fostering partnership and stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to perform under stress with minimal supervision and able to handle multiple tasks at a time in calm and organized manner. 
• Hands-on and pro-active approach.

Technical Competencies

• Proven track record in project execution, product and business development.
• Outstanding in organizing, analysing and interpreting data and developing strategiesand business plans.
• Research conducting skill
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint packages.
• Sound understanding of working practices in PLC

Education, Work experience and Language

• BA or Master’s in Business and Economics and related fields, Social Science and related fields, Rural Development and other related fields.
• At least 4 years of experience in business development, research, market development and projects implementation.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Amharic languages is a must.