BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

ackground information

International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) is a capacity building organization with extensive experience in working with international agencies, NGOs and governments. IIRR has supported many organizations to fill their capacity gaps, document their project experience and package lessons into books, policy briefs, posters, leaflets, web pages, etc. IIRR has also produced training manuals, field guides, toolkits, books and other tools for capacity building, resource mobilization and policy advocacy.

The organization requires the services of a Business Development Officer to work in the Applied Learning Program which is one of the four Programs at IIRR.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Duty station: Nairobi

Reports to: Regional Applied Learning Manager

Job summary: The incumbent will develop the business component of IIRR Applied Learning Program through innovative marketing strategies

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

Core Duties:

Ø Continually review and revise the current marketing strategy and come up with simple and clear plan with specific action for its implementation.

Ø Lead in implementing the planned marketing strategies with support from team members.

Ø Develop relevant marketing tools and methods and ensure their effective use for promoting IIRR products and services.

Ø Establish a network of alumni and IIRR friends to help in promoting the various services of IIRR.

Ø Work with IIRR communications team to effectively use the IIRR website and social media to effectively market IIRR products and services.

Ø Gather feedback from IIRR clients and work with Applied Learning team to improve on our services for our clients’ satisfaction.

Ø Conduct periodic market survey (formal and informal) to inform IIRR management to make necessary adjustment on price or other offers.

Ø Set up marketing and promotion systems and recruitment targets with each country and Regional Applied Learning staff and monitor its implementation.

Ø Develop mechanisms to involve all IIRR managers in marketing efforts and coordinate specific actions.

Ø Monitor activities and compile data on training and technical activities.

Ø Support other programs in capacity development initiatives and technical services.

Ø Develop mechanism to involve all IIRR mangers in marketing efforts and coordinate specific actions.

Ø Develop reports to communicate progress, constraints and recommendations in relation to business and marketing efforts.

Ø Fund Raising functions that will be supported with activities like presentations for the programs, Board presentations, research,Concept papers & proposals, Content research for any errors.

Ø Reports: Ensuring completeness and accuracy of reports and that any other write ups is free of any errors. Preparation of President’s report to the board and write ups to any organization.

Communication: Management of the President’s calendar, Responding to inquiries from individuals.

Qualifications:

· Relevant degree in business and/or marketing –related subject.

Experience:

• 3- 5 years experience working in a business development role in a corporate environment or an international NGO, social enterprise or government department.
• At least 3 years corporate experience in marketing and branding.
• At least 3 years experience developing, writing and delivering external communication programmes e.g. a marketing strategy.
• 3 years experience in developing high quality written content for different communication channels including emails, adverts, presentations etc.
• 3 years experience in developing and implementing partnership development activities.

Person specification

• First class communication skills, able to operate professionally and effectively at all levels.
• Excellent rapport building, networking and relationship management experience.
• Ability to facilitate, maintain and manage good working relationships with clients and donors.
• Entrepreneurial drive, passion and ability to help share the organization’s marketing strategy.
• Set clear priorities between competing demands for resources and manage own tasks and priorities effectively and with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility in adopting new strategies with changing business environment.
• Resilience and focus in achieving set goals and objectives.
• Computer skills with ability to innovative social media and internet skills in general.

Interested candidates should apply by sending, by email, an up-to-date CV and cover letter including contacts of 3 referees and MUST indicate current and Expected remuneration package. Closing date for applications is 23rd June 2014 before 5pm. Email: recruitment@iirr.org

Applications not including all the above information will not be reviewed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. IIRR is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should apply by sending, by email, an up-to-date CV and cover letter including contacts of 3 referees and MUST indicate current and Expected remuneration package. Closing date for applications is 23rd June 2014 before 5pm. Email: recruitment@iirr.org

Applications not including all the above information will not be reviewed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. IIRR is an equal opportunity employer.