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TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets.
With more than five decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.
Program Description:
In Botswana, TechnoServe implements an enterprise development program called Tokafala, which focuses on helping existing micro, small and medium enterprises in Botswana to grow their businesses.
Tokafala offers the following:
- Entrepreneurship training
- Personalised business mentorship covering all aspects of business
- Market access support
- Youth Entrepreneurship Development
For entrepreneurs looking to develop their company, Tokafala offers the following support:
- Personalized business mentoring and advisory support tailored to the specific needs of the enterprise
- Help clients evaluate their financing needs, building financial models and preparing loan applications
- Market access support, helping enterprises establishing linkages to potential buyers
Since inception Tokafala has supported over 350 SMMEs, raising revenues by 39% and supporting over 2000 jobs.
Building on the success of its enterprise development support, Tokafala expanded its scope to support Botswana youth through a dedicated youth development programme called STRYDE (Strengthening Youth Development through Enterprise). The STRYDE program delivers a comprehensive model of support to youth (18-35) including personal effectiveness, professional effectiveness, entrepreneurship, and personal finance management.
Title: Business Advisor 2
Reports to: Senior Program Manager
Location: Kasane
Travel: 30% Domestic,
The Business Advisor will be responsible for providing high quality mentorship and advisory services to small and medium enterprises that are participating in the Enterprise Development and Supplier Development programs.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- For business advisor 2 roles and responsibilities, remove all the current and add the below:
- Be the lead Business Advisor on the advisory cycles • Provide mentorship and advisory support to allocated clients
- Support the Program Manager in defining and rolling out the marketing and promotion of the program, including pro-actively sourcing new applicants
- Keep timely and accurate records of advisory and mentorship provided
- Database management
- Support the HM facilitate annual sector events for the focus VCs. Events for VCs with supplier development potential will include Supplier Roundtables
- Facilitate and coach promising VC suppliers to present to buyers at Supplier Roundtables.
- Lead participatory diagnostic assessments and work with the SMME to develop or adjust their business plans.
- Mentor SMMEs to develop and implement their business plans.
- Help enterprises deepen their understanding of the demands of their targeted market(s) and adjust their product and marketing plans accordingly. In some cases, the VC analyses may identify unmet needs or potential in the market, which BAs will support enterprises to pursue.
- Support planning for advisory cycles for small business and provide advisory workshops
- Support the Hub Manager in defining and rolling out the marketing and promotion of the program, including pro-actively sourcing new applicants
- Interact with stakeholders, program partners and other parties in line with Tokafala’s objectives and any existing agreements
- Conduct diagnostics, baselines and impact assessments as required
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years’ experience or Master’s Degree with 1-year experience in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or other relevant area
- Proven ability to develop business plans
- Ability to quickly grasp the financial health and business needs of a company
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills
- Computer Skills (MS Office)
- Private sector experience and deep knowledge of Botswana’s business environment
- Experience in mentoring
More Information
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Application Instructions:
Qualified and interested applicants should submit their CV and copies of their certificates to [email protected] no later than the 31 st May 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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