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Senior, Research and Business Development Officer

VisionFund Micro-Finance Institution

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Business

Business Management

Addis Ababa

1 Position

2025-08-08

to

2025-08-14

Required Skills

analyse business processes

Fields of study

Business Management

Marketing Management

Finance

Human Resource Management

Economics

Full Time

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Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Conducting research to identify new product or ideas.

  • Gathering and analyzing data to support Research & Business Development initiatives.

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop new products or improve existing ones.

  • Designing and implementing experiments or tests to validate concepts.

  • Developing and documenting technical specifications and reports.

  • Staying updated with industry trends, scientific advancements, and competitive landscape.

  • Managing Research & Business Development projects, including timelines, resources, and budgets.

  • Ensuring compliance with regulations and standards related to R&D activities.

  • Presenting findings, progress updates, and proposals to management or stakeholders.

  • Gathering, organizing, and analyzing research data using various statistical or qualitative methods to extract meaningful insights or conclusions. 

  • Preparing detailed technical reports, research papers, or project documentation to communicate findings, observations, and recommendations to stakeholders within the organization or to clients. 

  • Planning, coordinating, and monitoring Research & Business Development projects, ensuring that they are executed within budget, timelines, and quality standards. 

  • Keeping up with industry trends and staying updated on the latest advancements, trends, regulations, and best practices within the industry to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge. 

  • Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

2. Minimum Qualifications:

     A. EDUCATION/TRAINING 

  • MBA/BA degree in Business Management, Human Resource Management,  Economics, Marketing Management and Finance or related fields. 

     B. EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 5/3 years of relevant experience, preferably in MFI.

    C)  TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS

  • Proficiency in English language;

  • Good knowledge of participatory methodologies and skills in communications;

  • Computer literacy and demonstrated report writing skills;

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Familiarity with relevant Research & Business Development tools, software, and techniques.

     D) WORKING CONDITIONS AND LEVEL OF TRAVEL REQUIRED

  • Office environment: typical office based with frequent field trips

How to Apply

Candidates who fulfil the above requirements can submit the application letter, updated curriculum vitae with names and addresses of up to 3 references can apply online VFE_vacancy@wvi.org.

Fields Of Study

Business Management

Marketing Management

Finance

Human Resource Management

Economics

Skills Required

analyse business processes

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