BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT – FOLOSHA INVESTMENTS

Responsibilities

1- Develop and generate trade between Canada and Botswana businesses.

Tasks:

• Identify and facilitate linkage including investment or partnership opportunities between Canada and Botswana organizations/companies.
• Organize a series of virtual and in person events like webinars, workshops and meetings to link Canadian and Botswana organizations and companies.
• Organize trade missions and assist in organizing individual company business trips between the Canada and Botswana.
• Coordinate with relevant government ministries and departments for support, collaborations and leveraging of resources.

2- Identify and develop renewable energy projects in Botswana

Tasks:

• Conduct research/survey on the feasibility of renewable energy projects in Botswana.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in the development of identified feasible projects
• Development of and testing of renewable energy projects and products.
• Identification and soliciting of financial partnership locally and internationally.
• Lead the process of acquiring required licenses for energy projects.

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Business Administration or any relevant field.
• At least five years of proven track record of working in a consulting environment/management role creating business linkages across countries.
• Experience in business facilitation or advisory role
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft suite, email and social media.
• Experience of working in both Canada and Botswana will be an added advantage
• Hands on experience in the renewable energy sector preferably in Africa..

The ideal candidate would also possess the following personal attributes and qualities:

Mature, Results driven, independent thinker and able to work with minimal supervision, excellent communication skills, able to work and deliver on tight deadlines.

Folosha Investments (Pty) LTD is a 100% citizen owned company based in Gaborone that offers amongst its services facilitation of partnerships for trade and investment between Botswana and Canadian companies in areas of education, tourism, renewable energy and other sectors. The company is looking for a Business Development Advisor/ Consultant (1 position) to provide services of linking Botswana and Canadian businesses