Job Description

About Ethiopian Agribusiness Association

Ethiopian Agribusiness Association is part of Africa Agribusiness Academy. Founded in 2010, the AAA is a pan-African business platform for small and medium-sized agrifood enterprises (SMEs). These AAA member companies share and pool their knowledge and experiences, collaborate and form partnerships, support one another and provide inspiration and guidance for current and up-and-coming agribusinesses, inside and outside of the network. The AAA supports these entrepreneurs by offering capacity development and training opportunities, marketing, communication and networking support and facilitating the collaboration and mutual learning of all members.

Job purpose/mandate

The business development expert will be responsible for identifying opportunities for business growth, planning and organizing the capacity strengthening of members and establishing networks. To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate extensive experience in business development strategies and marketing. The business development expert reports to the EAA board and donors. S/he will be based in Addis and traveling to different places within the country.

Specific duties and responsibilities

  Developing Business Proposals

• Scanning available open calls 
• Identify company good fit open calls 
• Writing business proposals as per the standard of the organization 
• Analyzing and expanding business operations toward sustained growth.
• Develop and manage the implementation of an overall fundraising strategy

  Conducting Business Opportunity Studies 

• Scanning feasible business opportunities for clients
• Triangulating data and writing justifiable business opportunity studies 
• Training & Capacity Building
• Develop training materials and learning modules including PowerPoint presentations. 
• Participate in program monitoring, evaluating, and periodic reporting related to capacity building
• Train and coach members for capacity building.  

 Organizing Business Mission 

• Planning and organizing business missions as needed  

Partnerships and Networking 

• Develop and support new and current partnership engagements including identifying and building relationships with prospective collaborative partners 
• Develop and manage positive and constructive relationships with potential funders and internal and external stakeholders

Communication and relationship management 

     Communication

• Manage relationship with staff and all stakeholders in relation to all project 
• Manage communications with partners and facilitate discussion as needed
• Proactively communicate the management on potential issues that need attention on the project
• Excellent communication skills in Amharic and English.
• 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. 

Duration of Contract:  One year (With possibility of renewal)

Job Requirements

Technical Competencies 

• Outstanding in organizing, analyzing and interpreting data and developing strategies and business plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint packages.
• Proven track record in project execution, product and business development. 

Benefits and Compensation

• Other: Medical and Life Insurance with limit 

How to Apply

if you are interested to join our team. Please send us only your CV and application letter to Serkalem.Abebe@aa-academy.org or serkabebe14@gmail.com Cc: eliasgeneti@gmail.com, yared.sertse@shayashone.com