Business Development Officer Job at Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

Purpose Of The Position:

To maintain the business arm of RTRC and its operations.

Business Development Officer Job Responsibilities

• Shop Management by ensuring the shop is always open and in operation.
• Record keeping & Financial Management by maintaining all the books of accounts and stock movement.
• Marketing and Customer care services by handling all relevant marketing activities including online marketing.
• Partnership, Networking and collaboration by ensuring strong partnership with all the relevant stakeholder.
• Rafiki Values and Ethics by instilling  the values of RWMT to project beneficiaries.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the Saturday Psycho-Social Support, for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children and build the community’s capacity to eventually run the Saturday PSS on their own.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the management from time to time and which are related to the achievement of RWMT’s mission and vision.

 Qualifications for the Business Development Officer Job

• At least a Diploma in a Business related field.
• At least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position.

Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

• Customer Service
• Entrepreneurship
• Sales and Marketing
• Computer

Other competencies:

• Must possess good interpersonal skills with the ability to build harmonious relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Must have developed good intercultural orientation and strong public relations skills.
• Have knowledge working with children in poor conditions.

How to Apply

Only those who can demonstrate all required competencies will be considered.

Interested candidates are requested to email the following to, jobs@rafikiwamaendeleo.org by 31 July 2018.

(1) cover letter stating the position for which you are applying, along with current remuneration or last remuneration if currently not employed,

(2) three paragraph motivation statement and why you feel you meet the requirements,

(3) three references and

(4) C.V.

IMPORTANT:  All four (4) above mentioned steps must be followed. Applications not following all steps will automatically be disqualified.  Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

All applicants should bring a personal commitment to community development. Applicants should take time to reflect and make sure they resonate strongly with Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust’s vision and mission before considering to apply.