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TechnoServe in Botswana 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
Position Description:
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. This position will be based in Selebi Phikwe.
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Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide mentorship and advisory services to those enterprises that have been assigned to him/her by the hub manager, for both small and medium enterprises.
- Support entrepreneurs in the development of loan applications if selected to apply
- 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
- Represent the program and its partners as needed.
- Keep timely and accurate records of mentorship and advisory provided
- Ensure adherence to branding guidelines established by the Tokafala program and partners
- Participate in diagnostic assessments and work with the SMME to develop or adjust their business plans.
- Mentor SMMEs to implement their business plans and become contract-ready. This may include
assistance in securing financing that suppliers need to deliver on orders. - Offer go-between services for companies and suppliers as they navigate the procurement
process towards a mutually beneficial agreement. - Database management (capturing of clientele information on a regular basis)
- 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.
- Any other duties assigned by the Program Manager and the Program Director.
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
We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.
With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.
We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.
If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at [email protected] or call +1 202 785 4515.
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