Our organisation South Sudan seeks a highly talented and experienced Business Development Advisor to work directly with entrepreneurs to help them develop the skills to scale their businesses. This role involves training, strategic advising, and general administration to support entrepreneurs, particularly in refugee and IDP settings.

Training (30% time):

• Manage training for all incoming IDPs, refugees, and host entrepreneurs in the Business Growth Department.
• Implement training as part of the ongoing classes scheduled for Our organisation entrepreneurs.
• Identify and enroll entrepreneurs to join the Our organisation's program.
• Deploy a wide variety of training methods both in person and digital - iterating as needed.
• Develop new and review existing content to match entrepreneurs' needs and refugee business dynamics.
• Draft training reports and update the online reports.
• Mobilize and follow up on entrepreneurs to ensure high attendance.
• Coordinate with Training Support Associate for smooth logistics.
• Participate in capacity-building workshops on a range of topics related to business growth, including P&C, accounting, finance, marketing, human-centered design, and innovation.

Strategic Advising & Entrepreneur Relationship Management (40% time):

• Conduct business assessments to identify entrepreneurs' needs and market opportunities.
• Develop and implement accurate financial reporting and booking systems for entrepreneurs.
• Assist entrepreneurs with the implementation of business plan recommendations.
• Advise entrepreneurs on financing and investment opportunities/challenges.
• Help entrepreneurs prepare for financing or investment opportunities (Investment and equity financing).
• Provide expert advice; help entrepreneurs to navigate challenges and make sound business decisions.
• Conduct assessments of entrepreneur businesses to understand business needs, challenges, and opportunities.
• Conduct research on the industry, competitors, and customers.
• Manage entrepreneur relationships and provide a single point of contact for assigned entrepreneurs.
• Manage the schedule and delivery of services throughout entrepreneur engagements.
• Regularly track and report on the progress of entrepreneur work and deliverables.
• Maintain and organize entrepreneur files.
• Participate in the development and testing of new advisory tools with Our organisation technical team and entrepreneurs.

General Administration (20% time):

• General maintenance of entrepreneur files, reports, and coordination with colleagues.
• Contribute to staff meetings, annual retreats, and monthly entrepreneur services meetings.
• Participation in ongoing entrepreneur tracking and implementing Our organisation's impact evaluation programs every quarter/year.
• Represent Our organisation in partners' meetings and any other events in camps as assigned.
• Participate in the development of Our organisation goals, strategies, and planning.
• Represent Our organisation in the local business community and at conferences or other events.
• Keep up to date on the latest business and industry trends in South Sudan and across Africa.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Proficient in Juba Arabic and English.
• Experience working in refugee and IDP settings.
• Deep understanding of go-to-market strategies and growth strategies for businesses in the area of consumer goods.
• Excellent computer skills – including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Odoo, Kobo-collect, Google Drive, etc.
• 3+ years’ experience in working with MSMEs is required.
• Bachelor’s degree required in a Business-related field.
• Good at translation from English to local languages like South Sudan Arabic and others would be an advantage.

• Instills Trust: Follows through on commitments, builds credibility by being direct and truthful, and shows genuine care for staff members.
• Acts with Courage: Steps up to address difficult issues and speaks openly with bravery; takes the initiative to pursue new opportunities; takes full ownership of own work.
• Makes Informed Decisions: Seeks relevant data and input when needed, takes appropriate action within their area of responsibility, and knows when to escalate issues or seek guidance.

Our compensation includes:

• Competitive salary, and potential performance-based bonus.
• Benefits include health insurance, annual leave, a staff savings program, parental leave for men and women, a sabbatical program, and more.
• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and opportunities for career growth.
• Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals across the region.
• Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth.

Note: This position is with our partner. BAG is posting on their behalf to support their recruitment.