Business Development Officer

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting grantees to develop bankable business plans.
• Conduct due diligence on all potential grantees to ensure they meet the USADF funding criteria.
• Develop financial projections for businesses/SMEs seeking financial assistance to assess business viability.
•  Assist each funded business to develop financial goals and performance indicators to be used in measuring and validating the expected results.
• Conduct industry and market analyses to establish opportunities for business growth.
• Review grantee quarterly reports to assess progress against performance indicators and implementation plans.
• Regularly monitor all ongoing projects and businesses that have problems and assist them to work out appropriate solutions in a timely manner.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s in Business Administration majoring in Finance or Marketing or any other related business qualifications.
• Hands-on experience in designing and management of business enterprises.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in conducting due diligence on potential grantees.
• Must be competent and familiar with computer-based models that are commonly used in financial analysis.
• Good English writing skills are highly desirable.