About the Role
INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization committed to assisting people in serious crisis. We are currently seeking a dedicated Business Development Officer (Enterprise Development) to join our team in Maiduguri and Jere, Borno State. Under the supervision of the Livelihood Project Manager, you will ensure that ten community facilities run as viable, self-sustaining businesses through robust financial planning, bookkeeping coaching, and cooperative registration.
Key Responsibilities- Assess the business position of project facilities, leading the financial side of profit diagnostics and feasibility studies.
- Develop realistic business plans, costing tools, and pricing models for enterprises such as aquaculture, tailoring, and horticulture.
- Design revenue-sharing plans and asset renewal reserves in line with tripartite management agreements.
- Set up simple bookkeeping systems and coach local treasurers and record keepers in financial management.
- Facilitate cooperative registration with the State Department of Cooperatives and assist in opening dual-signatory bank accounts.
- Deliver entrepreneurship and financial literacy training to at least 300 participants, ensuring strong female and youth representation.
- Link participants to microfinance institutions, VSLAs, and working capital opportunities while monitoring overall enterprise revenue and cost recovery.
- Essential:
- Bachelor degree or HND in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of professional experience in enterprise development, agribusiness, cooperative development, or livelihoods programs.
- Proven expertise in developing business plans, financial models, and cash-flow projections.
- Strong training, facilitation, and coaching skills with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts.
- Fluency in English and spoken Hausa.
INTERSOS offers a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth within a renowned international humanitarian organization, and the chance to make a lasting impact on vulnerable communities in North-East Nigeria.