Business Development Officer

ABOUT RI: Relief International specializes in relief and development programs that benefit people in acute distress. A registered non-profit in the US, UK, France and Belgium, our work targets those fragile countries or communities that suffer from recurrent man-made or natural crises that impede human development. The people that we serve live in seventeen countries across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia where the debilitating effects of political instability, forced displacement, and natural disasters are pervasive. Often, RI is the only organization providing healthcare, education, logistics, energy, capacity building, economic development, sanitation, and many other forms of assistance to these highly vulnerable communities.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Livelihoods Project Coordinator the Business Development Officer is responsible for supporting vulnerable youth in their entrepreneurial journey, guiding them from ideation to the successful launch of their own businesses.

Essential Functions and Areas of Accountability:

• Under the supervision of Livelihoods Project Coordinator Business Development Officer is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the delivery of Entrepreneurship Training, Green Skill building, in addition to the Business Coaching, mentorship, and grant support activities.
• Assist and guide individuals through entrepreneurship exploration, and Work closely with participants to help them develop and refine a feasible proposal for their activities that demonstrates an appropriate timeline and budget for proposed activities; and ensure they have a feasible comprehensive business plan.
• Assist in designing intervention and monitoring the resources of entrepreneurship, business development, and mentorship components, prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts in relation to planned activities and making recommendations for remedial action. Identify potential problems, propose solutions and actions.
• Determine appropriate assessments and interventions required to assist individuals in achieving their self-employment goals.
• Recruit and train a network of mentors who will provide guidance and support to entrepreneurs throughout their business journey.
• Facilitate the one-on-one mentorship sessions, group discussions, and networking opportunities to foster meaningful connections between mentors and mentees.
• Develop a transparent and fair process for awarding business grants to eligible entrepreneurs.
• Oversee the application and selection process, ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines and funding regulations.

Work Coordination:

Internal direct reporting, dotted line work coordination and external coordination

The Job holder reports directly to the Livelihoods Project Coordinator

Span of control and decision making

The Job holder should take decisions related to the accountabilities and tasks outlined above while coordinating directly with the Livelihoods Project Coordinator Any decision beyond her/his realm or responsibility should be discussed with the Program Manager and the Program Coordinator.

Working Conditions / Operating Environment

The job holder will be part of the team members who will be located at the RI office in Amman. However, frequent field visits to the Azraq and Zaatari camps is an integral part of the job -description.

Competencies (in alignment with RI’s competency framework)

Field-specific Competencies

• Contributions to program achievements
• Flexibility and Resilience
• Accountability towards Beneficiaries and Stakeholders

Organization-specific Competencies

• Accountability
• Cultural sensitivity

Other related tasks:

Safeguarding

All staff:

• Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve
• Ensure that your behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values outlined with RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies
• Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies,
  • contribute to ensuring that all those who come into contact with Relief International staff and the communities we serve can be trusted to work safely with them
  • ensure your job-related activity and practice is compliant with safeguarding standards

Managers / SMT (as per the role):

• Support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies
• Work collaboratively with the Global Safeguarding Manager to advocate for the inclusion of safeguarding activities and resources within program
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of donor requirements of safeguarding standards and protection from exploitation and abuse

Program teams:

• Ensure program design adequately addresses safeguarding and protection standards

Managers level and above:

• Ensure a positive and productive work environment which is free from harassment and bullying
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of diversity and cultural differences, gender issues and the commitment to equal opportunities

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BA/S or equivalent in Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship Management, Finance, Economics, or any other relevant university degree.
• A minimum of Three years experiences in livelihoods, Business Development, Entrepreneurship training and mentoring activities.
• Demonstrate attention to detail; ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently as well as cooperatively with team members.
• Ability to best represent RI in meetings and workshops.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and has ability to work effectively with others in a cross-cultural and fragile environment.
• Self-motivated and initiative taker.
• Demonstrated initiative in creative problem solving and decision making.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit.
• Good report writing skills.
• Very Good in English speaking and writing
• Excellent skills related to Microsoft Office.

RI Values:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:

• Inclusiveness
• Transparency and Accountability
• Agility and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Sustainability

All staff are expected to abide by RI Safeguarding, Code of Conduct & Incident Management Policies & procedures.

Relief International is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.”

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