ZERGAW CLOUD is a leading cloud services provider in Ethiopia. Established in 2019 by a team of experienced and passionate ICT experts with a deep understanding of cutting-edge cloud technologies and the unique needs of the local market.

Our services are designed and implemented to overcome three critical challenges of the local ICT industry: unaffordability, long procurement and deployment time, and system down with long maintenance time. Our services are affordable, easy to deploy and scale, and highly reliable and available, helping businesses operate in cost and time efficient manner. Please visit our website here to learn more about our company

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Business Development Officer to join our growing team. With a focus on Product and Talent Development, this role is crucial in ensuring the successful development and delivery of high-quality, user-friendly, and marketable products.

The ideal candidate will either have a strong technical background with a clear business mindset, or a business education and experience with a keen interest in technology and product development. The role requires the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and vice versa, ensuring seamless collaboration and product-market alignment.

In addition to your core product responsibilities, you will support broader business development initiatives—including partnership building, proposal preparation, and bid participation.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive product development plans in alignment with company goals.

•  Schedule and lead product-related meetings, keeping all stakeholders aligned.

• Collaborate with software and security teams to test, iterate, and ensure product quality.

• Maintain clear, up-to-date product documentation including requirements, feedback, and progress reports.

• Act as the voice of the user in product development discussions—ensuring usability, functionality, and market relevance.

• Monitor development progress, flag delays, and proactively resolve roadblocks.

• Identify skill gaps within the technical team and across relevant departments.

• Design, coordinate, and facilitate training programs, workshops, and certification initiatives to enhance technical and business development capabilities.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the organization.

• Assist in preparing and submitting bids and proposals in collaboration with the Business Development team.

• Attend partnership meetings and follow up on action items with internal and external stakeholders.

• Conduct market and client research to support strategic planning and opportunity assessment.

Job Requirement

Required Skills and Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software/Electrical Engineering, Business Information Systems, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

• 1+ years of experience in tech product development, project management, or business development within a technology-focused environment.

• Demonstrated ability to bridge technical and business domains, with a strong interest in product usability, user experience, and market alignment.

• Solid understanding of product development workflows and software project lifecycles.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working in a tech-driven or cloud services company.

• Comfortable navigating both technical and business environments.

• A team player with the flexibility to switch between detailed execution and high-level strategy.

How To Apply:

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Interested applicants are required to complete this online form until June 09 , 2025. The data collected will exclusively be used for employment purposes and will be kept confidential. Thank you in advance for your interest and for taking the time to complete the form.