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Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Information and Technology Manager, the ideal candidate(s) will be responsible for the provision of quality, reliable and modern ICT services that support the operations of the Commission and contribute to overall efficiency, productivity and attainment of Commission objectives.
- Managing and maintain servers, internal and external mail in order to ensure availability for all users;
- Ensure Quality assurance and security management;
- Defines and evaluates business problems that may be resolved through data processing system;
- Ensuring standard software on all network stations and mobile devices;
- Ensuring that ICT problems initiated by users of hardware and software are dealt with within a timely and effective manner;
- Monitors system effectiveness in satisfying user needs;
- Troubleshoot, and resolve problems on the ICT systems operations to minimize systems downtime and ensures smooth running of all ICT systems;
- Ensure smooth running of the Commission’s ICT systems such as the Pastel Accounting System, the Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015 Loan Management Information System, Microsoft Exchange Server, etc;
- Provision of user support services and training in various off-shelf and in-house software;
- Install and maintenance of the network and internet/ intranet facilities in order to promote access, sharing and exchange of information and ensure proper installation, licensing and updating of software;
- Ensuring effective network infrastructure, including installation, monitoring and planning managing the LAN (Local Area Network) and Wide Area Network (WAN) in order to ensure that the Commission has an effective communication network;
- Email and Systems Administration
Qualifications
- Grade Twelve (12) Certificate
- Degree in Computer Sciences or related field
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)or its equivalent
- Experience in network administration, including set up, maintenance and trouble shooting
- Demonstrable technical competence in ICT operations, Networks, Database and Systems management
- Good communication skills (both written and oral)
- Analytical skills
- Email Administration
- Team player
- Security Certification will be added advantage
- Working knowledge of Windows or Linux OS and Domain Name System (DNS)
- Knowledge of either Mysql, Oracle or MS SQL databases
- Member of the information communication technology association of Zambia (ICTAZ)
EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years relevant and related working experience.
Interested candidates meeting the above profiles should submit application letters enclosing an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of the academic and professional certificates to the address below not later than 23 December 2022.
*The applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope indicating the position being applied for.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks after closure of the application period. Those who will not hear from us in the stated period should consider themselves unsuccessful.
The job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks and skills required to perform this job. The jobholder may be required to perform additional tasks and duties outside of this description if so required.
The Director General
Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission
Plot 6457, Los Angeles Boulevard
Longacres
P.O Box 35068
LUSAKA
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the preparation of annual work plans and budgets for the Information Technology Unit and facilitate smooth execution of the activities of the Unit;
- Manage the development and implementation of an ICT Policy that provides a framework for supporting the Commission’s operations by producing enhancements to existing in-house systems and supporting new systems;
- Manage the installation and maintenance of the network and internet/ intranet facilities in order to promote access, sharing and exchange of information and ensure proper installation, licensing and updating of software;
- Manage the provision of user support services and training in various off-shelf and in-house software;
- Troubleshoot, and resolve problems on the ICT systems operations to minimize systems downtime and ensures smooth running of all ICT systems;
- Manage the Commission’s ICT systems such as the Pastel Accounting System, the Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015 Loan Management Information System, Microsoft Exchange Server, etc;
- Manage the Commission’s website and the generation and revision of the web page and uploading of information onto the domain hosting service;
- Manage the Wide Area Network (WAN) in order to ensure that the Commission has an effective communication network;
- Identify and ensure timely acquisition of relevant technologies for the Commission;
- Manage the Commission’s ICT equipment;
- Supervise and review the performance of subordinates to ensure effective execution of work plans and related activities in key result areas;
- Manage the preparation of periodic reports of the department’s activities;
- Ensure IT Security is achieved in a proactive manner
- Appraise staff performance, identify skill gaps and recommend training/capacity building;
Qualifications
- Grade Twelve (12) Certificate
- Degree in Computer Sciences or related field
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) will be added advantage
- Experience in network administration, including set up, maintenance and trouble shooting
- Demonstrable technical competence in ICT operations, Networks, Database and Systems management
- Good communication skills (both written and oral)
- Analytical skills
- Web design and maintenance skills
- Team player
- Working knowledge of ITIL and/or COBIT processes
- Working knowledge of Windows or Linux OS and Domain Name System (DNS)
- Knowledge of either Mysql, Postgresql, Oracle or MS SQL databases
- Member of the Information Technology Society of Zambia (ITCAZ)
EXPERIENCE
At least 10 years, 5years of which should have been at both technical and management level.
Interested candidates meeting the above profiles should submit application letters enclosing an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of the academic and professional certificates to the address below not later than 23 December 2022.
*The applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope indicating the position being applied for.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks after closure of the application period. Those who will not hear from us in the stated period should consider themselves unsuccessful.
The job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks and skills required to perform this job. The jobholder may be required to perform additional tasks and duties outside of this description if so required.
The Director General
Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission
Plot 6457, Los Angeles Boulevard
Longacres
P.O Box 35068
LUSAKA
3. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (1 Position)
Reporting to the General Manager, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the provision of administrative support to the Company.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide administrative support in the management of the Company office;
- Coordinate all incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Maintain a register of all queries and responses submitted to the Company office
- Maintain hardcopy and electronic office filing system
- Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing
- Support Company staff in assigned project work
- Set up and co-ordinate meetings and conferences
- Meet, receive and attend to clients and visitors
- Arrange for accommodation and transport for staff and visitors
- Maintain office inventory
- Ensure backup documents are properly and systematically filed
- Ensure cleanliness and high standards of hygiene of office and maintenance of office equipment
- Support the preparation of unit monthly and quarterly work plan and budgets
- Provide administrative support in the management of the Company office;
- Undertake highly, effective and detailed communication with the General Manager;
- Report and analyse problems experienced with the administrative support of the Company office, so that remedial actions can promptly be taken;
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Diploma in Business Administration, Management Studies or any related field
- Computer literate
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent communication skills
- At least 2 years’ relevant work experience
All applications in writing should be accompanied by up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents (Note: do not send originals) with the names and addresses of three referees, one of which should be the last or current employer. The applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope indicating the position being applied for.
Applications should be submitted by 30 October, 2020 to the address below:
The Board Chairperson
Mumbwa Farmers Cotton Ginning and Pressing Company
C/o Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission
Plot 6457, Los Angeles Boulevard
LongAcres
P.O Box 35068
LUSAKA
Mumbwa Farmers Ginning & Pressing Company (MFGPCo) is an indigenously owned cotton ginning company that was established in 2013. The Ginnery has received funding from the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) to facilitate cotton purchase, processing and marketing operations as well as corporate administration. The Company now invites suitably qualified applicants for the underlisted positions for the Mumbwa Farmers Ginning & Pressing Company (MFGPCo) to be based in Mumbwa:
- ACCOUNTANT (1 Position)
Reporting to the General Manager, the Accountant will be responsible for the application of general accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare Company accounts and financial statements in lie with International Financial Reporting Standards
- Prepare the Project payroll
- Check all transaction requests to ensure accuracy and compliance to policy and procedures
- Provide assistance in the preparation of the Company budget
- Prepare bank reconciliation on monthly basis
- Preparation of variance analysis on a monthly basis
- Maintain an asset register for the Company
- Prepare tax payments in compliance with tax regulations
- Maintain accounts payables and ensure that all supplier invoices are captured and up to date
- Maintain accounts receivables and ensuring that all staff and other operational receivables are captured on time and are up to date
- Ensure that all outstanding imprest are fully retired
- Ensure that all back up documentation are properly and systematically filed to facilitate quick and proper transaction referencing;
- Prepare weekly petty cash count reports
- Adequately facilitate internal and external audits and other financial reviews of the Company as may be from time to time required;
- Report and analyse all problems experienced with the Company accounts, so that remedial actions can promptly be taken; and
- Provide input into reports prepared by other consultants and stakeholders as needed.
Qualifications and Skills
- Fully qualified Accountant holding qualifications such as CA Zambia, ACCA, or CIMA
- Must be a member of ZICA
- Proficiency in Pastel Evolution
- At least 3 years’ relevant work experience
All applications in writing should be accompanied by up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents (Note: do not send originals) with the names and addresses of three referees, one of which should be the last or current employer. The applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope indicating the position being applied for.
Applications should be submitted by 30 October, 2020 to the address below:
The Board Chairperson
Mumbwa Farmers Cotton Ginning and Pressing Company
C/o Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission
Plot 6457, Los Angeles Boulevard
LongAcres
P.O Box 35068 LUSAKA
Mumbwa Farmers Ginning & Pressing Company (MFGPCo) is an indigenously owned cotton ginning company that was established in 2013. The Ginnery has received funding from the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) to facilitate cotton purchase, processing and marketing operations as well as corporate administration. The Company now invites suitably qualified applicants for the underlisted positions for the Mumbwa Farmers Ginning & Pressing Company (MFGPCo) to be based in Mumbwa:
- GENERAL MANAGER (1 POSITION)
Reporting to the Board of Directors of the Company, the General Manager will take the lead in formulating, reviewing and effectively implementing Mumbwa Farmers Cotton Ginning and Pressing Company (MFGPCo)’s Business Plan, setting its strategic and annual targets and work to maximize profitability, ensure plant availability, as well as efficient and high levels of productivity.
- Ensure a safe work environment by implementing and enforcing company health and safety policy and standards;
- Ensuring machine and plant availability for production;
- Carrying out periodic maintenance program;
- Preparation of ginnery budget and timely requisition of spares;
- Monitoring all plant support equipment to ensure it is in good working order;
- Planning for modifications of the plant to enhance efficiency;
- Monitoring and receiving all production reports for the plant;
- Application for all regulatory licenses to ensure legal compliance;
- General staff planning to ensure optimum staff level all the times; and
- Daily management to ensure targets are met.
Qualifications and Skills
- Grade Twelve (12) Certificate
- Grade 12 Certificate with Credit in English
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Production Management
- Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is an added advantage
- Not less than three years in a Processing/Production industry at Management level
- Atleast five (5) years’ experience in Cotton Ginning
- Experience in work scheduling, people management
- Knowledge in marketing of cotton ginnery products (Lint and fuzz seed)
- Experience in small scale farmer cotton supply management
- High attention to details with good problem solving skills
- Good customer care and people management skills
- Self-starter and able to work with diverse teams and initiatives
- Good communication, computer and technical report writing skills
- Excellent mechanical/electrical/ production diagnosis and maintenance planning skills
- High conscious of occupational health and safety
All applications in writing should be accompanied by up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents (Note: do not send originals) with the names and addresses of three referees, one of which should be the last or current employer. The applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope indicating the position being applied for.
Applications should be submitted by 30 October, 2020 to the address below:
The Board Chairperson
Mumbwa Farmers Cotton Ginning and Pressing Company
C/o Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission
Plot 6457, Los Angeles Boulevard
LongAcres
P.O Box 35068
LUSAKA
CITIZENS ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT COMMISSION
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) is a Body Corporate established under the Citizens’ Economic Empowerment Act No. 9 of 2006 to enhance broad-based economic empowerment, foster citizens’ economic ownership, control and management of economic resources, as well as to promote economic empowerment of targeted citizens is inviting applications from suitably qualified Zambians to fill the following position:- Credit Manager (1 Position) – Lusaka
- In collaboration with the Director Credit Control and Risk Management, develop and implement a robust Credit Management Information System that provides timely information to both internal and external stakeholders in collaboration with the Director Credit Control and Risk Management;
- Develop and implement Credit Risk and Procedures Manual in collaboration with the Director Control and Risk Management;
- Generate reports from Credit Managers;
- Generate of Term Sheets, Loan Agreements and Memorandum of Deposit of Certificates;
- Ensure safe custody of all credit documents including Loan Agreements, Certificates of Titles etc;
- Assess Business Plans for completeness and creditworthiness
- Determine the need to forward customer delinquencies to legal department for litigation;
- Monitor periodic credit reviews;
- Plan, design and implement an overall risk management process for the Commission;
- Monitor quarterly and yearly performance of Credit Managers through published financials and other third party information sources;
- Analyze delinquent accounts and prepare reports including recommendations for solutions such as remediation, handover to debt collectors and writing off;
- Monitor the progress of cases handed over for litigation by providing a report;
- Execute Writs of Possession in conjunction with the Sheriff’s office;
- Ensure that repossessed properties are sold within record time;
- Communicate consistently and accurately with financial institutions who do business with the Communication
- Monitor projects implementation, business implementation and collection of debt;
- Prepare periodic reports for the Director Credit Control and Risk Management;
- Submit monthly reports to the Credit Reference Bureau;
- Develop, implement and monitor budgets and work plans for the unit in line with the approved Commission strategy implementation plan;
- Appraise staff performance, identify skill gaps and recommend training/capacity building;
- Grade Twelve (12) Certificate
- Degree in Business Administration, Banking & Finance, Accountancy, Economics or Business or related field
- Master’s Degree Administration, Banking, Finance, Accountancy, Economics or Business or related field
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of credit review processes and the establishment of credit polices
- Proven ability to create innovative solutions to problems excellent negotiation skills
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- At least 10 years relevant working experience
CITIZENS ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT COMMISSION
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DIRECTOR CREDIT CONTROL & RISK MANAGEMENT
The Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission a Body Corporate established under the Citizens’ Economic Empowerment Act No. 9 of 2006 to enhance broad-based economic empowerment, foster citizens’ economic ownership, control and management of economic resources, as well as to promote economic empowerment of targeted citizens is inviting applications from suitably qualified Zambians to fill the following position:
Director Credit Control & Risk Management (1 Position) – Lusaka
Reporting to the Director General, the Director Credit Control & Risk Management will be responsible for leading the Credit and Risk Management Team and working closely with senior management and other stakeholders, develop and implement robust but flexible credit management and reporting strategies that reflect leading market practices to identify, monitor, manage and report key credit, investment and general risks. Recommend, negotiate and implement appropriate credit mitigation actions including monitoring tools, agreement terms, collateral or policy changes.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To direct and manage the Credit Control and Risk Management function of the Commission;
- Develop and implement a robust Credit Management Information System that provides timely information to both internal and external stakeholders;
- Develop and implement a robust Risk Management System that efficiently and effectively responds to the enterprise risk of the Commission;
- Develop and implement the Credit Policy and Procedures Manual;
- Develop and implement Risk Policy and Procedures manual;
- Prepare the annual and quarterly workplans of the Directorate;
- Prepare the annual and quarterly reports of the Directorate;
- Prepare other workplans and reports on activities of the Directorate as may be required;
- Prepare the annual budget of the Directorate;
- Prepare and ensure implementation of the credit and risk management components of the corporate strategic plan;
- Ensure efficient and effective credit and risk management at the Commission;
- Appraise and manage the performance of staff in the Directorate; and
- Assess and recommend training and capacity building needs for staff in the Directorate.
- Grade Twelve (12) Certificate
- Degree in Economics, Accountancy, Finance, Banking or related field
- Masters Degree in Economics, Accountancy, Finance, Banking or related fields
- Strong relationship management, communication, and presentation skills
- Understanding of legal, regulatory compliance and risk governance frameworks
- A strong sense of urgency about solving problems, meeting multiple challenging deadlines and achieving critical goals
- Ability to maintain a high-level view of risk and compliance to promote broad understanding of implications of control weakness and acts of non-compliance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- At least 15 years relevant work experience in credit management in a Bank or Micro Credit Financial Institution of which at least 5 years be at senior management level and at least 5 years in a regulated lending institution.
CITIZENS ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT COMMISSION
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
The Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) is a Body Corporate established under the Citizens’ Economic Empowerment Act No. 9 of 2006 to enhance broad-based economic empowerment, foster citizens’ economic ownership, control and management of economic resources, as well as to promote economic empowerment of targeted citizens is inviting applications from suitably qualified Zambians to fill the following position: Director of Finance (1 Position) – Lusaka Reporting to the Director General, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the finance and accounting function of the Commission, providing direction and leadership for the Directorate of Finance. Duties and Responsibilities- Be responsible for the finance and accounting function of the Commission and provide direction and leadership for the Directorate of Finance
- Spearhead the preparation and management of CEEC budget
- Regulate, supervise and implement a timely full and accurate set of accounting records of the Commission that reflects all its activities in a manner commensurate with the governing fiscal legislation, policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles and also subject to the internal guidelines that may be set by the Commission from time to time
- Facilitate and implement continuous financial audit, financial analysis and financial control systems that will monitor the fiscal performance of the Commission, its flow of funds, the adherence to the budget, the expenditures, the income, the cost of sales and other budgetary items
- To timely, regularly and duly prepare and present to the Commission financial statements and reports as required by all pertinent legislation as deemed necessary and demanded from time to time by the Commission
- Comply with all reporting, accounting and audit requirements imposed by the capital markets or regulatory bodies of capital markets in which the securities of the Commission are traded or be traded or otherwise listed
- Prepare and present for the approval of the Commission an annual budget, other budgets, financial plans, business plans, feasibility studies, investment memoranda and all other financial and business documents as may be required from time to time by the Commission
- Alert the Commission regarding any irregularity, lack of compliance, lack of adherence, lacunas and problems whether actual or potential concerning the financial systems, the financial operations the financing plans, the accounting, the audits the budgets and any other matter of a financial nature or which could or does have a financial implication
- Collaborate and coordinate the activities of outside suppliers of finance services hired or contracted by the Commission, including accountants, auditors, financial consultants, underwriters and brokers, the banking system and other financial venues
- Maintain a working relationship and to develop additional relationships with banks, financial institutions and capital markets with the aim of securing funds necessary for the operations of the Commission and also for the attainment of its development plans and its investments
- Fully computerize all the financial activities of the Commission in a combined hardware-software and communications systems which integrates with the systems of other relevant financial institutions
- Initiate and engage in all manner of activities, whether financial or otherwise, conducive to the financial health, the growth prospects and the fulfillment of the investment plans of the Commission to the best of his or her ability and with the appropriate dedication of the time and efforts required
- Coordinate the function of fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funds resources, submitting proposals and the administration of fund raising records and documentation
- Appraise staff performance, identify skill gaps and recommend training/capacity building
- Preparation of the department work plan and budget
- Grade Twelve (12) Certificate
- Degree in Accounting
- A full professional accounting qualification ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
- An additional completed Masters Degree will be a clear advantage
- Member of ZICA
- Working knowledge of Pastel Evolution Accounting Software
- Should be a fully paid up member of the Zambia Institute of Accountancy
- Excellent leadership skills
- Research and analytical competencies
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team building skills
- Effective written, verbal and listening communication skills
- Ability to source or mobilise funding to finance the Commission
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Computer literacy including the ability to operate and manage computerised financial, payroll and human resource information systems, spreadsheets and word processing programmes plus email at a very high proficient level
- Good organisational skills
- At least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, seven (7) of which should be at senior management level
ZAMBIA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND ENTERPRENUERSHIP PROJECT SUPPORTING WOMEN AND YOUTH SDEP-SWY
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DRIVER - LUSAKA
The Government of the Republic of Zambia has received financing from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Project Supporting Women and Youth, and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this loan to payments under the contract for recruitment of a DRIVER.
The main components of the Project related to support to light manufacturing through the development of industrial clusters with the promotion of access to markets, finance, technology and business skills for MSMEs operating in selected subsectors. In the second area of focus, the Project will address the key pre-requisites for unlocking the full value addition potential of cassava as a commercial crop, while supporting women and youth as stakeholders along the value chain.
RESPONSIBITIES
- The Driver shall drive project vehicle;
- Transport project staff to assignments as directed;
- Pick up and dropping off post, other packages, purchases or parcels;
- Maintain the vehicle to the satisfactory standard acceptable to the Commission;
- Check and carry out routine maintenance to ensure that the vehicle is in good working order for use by the project staff
ZAMBIA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND ENTERPRENUERSHIP PROJECT SUPPORTING WOMEN AND YOUTH SDEP-SWY
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT OFFICER-KASAMA
The Government of the Republic of Zambia has received financing from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Project - Supporting Women and Youth. The Project will facilitate the construction of Industrial Yards, provide support to Cassava Value Chain development and strengthen Business Development Services (BDS) in target districts of Zamia.
Government therefore intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this loan towards recruitment of a Business Development Support Officer to be based in Kasama District.
Under the technical direction of the SDEP-SWY Manager and while functioning as part of the CEEC Provincial Office, the BDSO will be the principal liaison, implementing and results officer of the Project Business Support Centre in the province. The BDSO will be accountable for:
- Increasing effective demand for BDS among Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the province
- Improving the quality and quantity of Business Development Services Providers (BDSPs) in the province
- Systematically matching MSMEs with suitable BDSPs
- increasing competitiveness of supported MSMEs, especially but without being limited to those operating in the Industrial Yards and the Cassava Value Chain of the SDEP-SWY
- Increasing commercial sustainability of BDSPs
- Leveraging stakeholder resources and promoting cost-share to scale up impact of BDS
- Undertaking market, sectoral, value chain and competiveness analyses and needs assessments in order to comprehensively understand and effectively address the BDS environment in the province
- Identifying and engaging Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs) to provide BDS required by target MSMEs
- Identifying and engaging financed MSMEs in need for BDS support to enable them take fuller advantage of their market opportunities.
- Maintaining an updated database of MSMEs in need for BDS support and BDSPs, their services, market segment information for BDSPs, etc.
- Matching and brokering MSMEs and BDSPs so that they transact and engage successfully. MSMEs and BDSPs
- Facilitating BDSP rating services to promote good BDS quality standards
- Providing price transparency services, information services (on processes for business registration, licensing requirements, tax regimes, investment incentives, etc.).
- Developing portal content, determining target user segments, developing and implementing a rapid on-boarding process for new clients,
- Providing orientation, training and support to SDEP-SWY staff and other stakeholders in the fictive utilization of the portal
- Developing M&E applications for the portal (adoption metrics, usage measurements and measurement tools).
- Progressively promoting fee-based services on the portal to enhance the sustainability and cost-share options of project.
- Raising awareness among MSMEs of the factors that affect their competitiveness in order to stimulate their desire to address them through BDS.
- Rolling-out the Kaizen programme to the target MSMEs to accelerate the appreciation of BDS by MSMEs and other stakeholders
- Developing and promoting tools for the MSMEs to be able to evaluate the effectiveness of BDS in meeting their needs in order for them to identify gaps effectively will also contribute to increasing demand for BDS.
- Promote continuous learning, self-assessment and participatory feedback from supported MSMEs to enable BDSPs continuously update their capacity in line with the changing needs of their MSMEs clients
- Organizing annual program reviews
- Disseminating assessment and evaluative reports to BDSPs for continuous improvement
- Publishing newsletters, brochures, and other communications materials to promote the objectives of the Business Support Centres
- Maintaining good communications visibility for the project portal, making it user-friendly and with useful up-to-date information for both MSMEs and BDSPs.
- Preparing quarterly and annual work plans for the Business Support Centre for Mange met approval
- Preparing quarterly, annual and other progress reports for the Business Support Centre for Management and other appropriate stakeholders
- Grade Twelve (12) Certificate
- Graduate Degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering or any other related field;
- At least 3 years relevant experience in business development, value chain development, MSME development essential
- Excellent written and spoken communications skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- A strategic team player
- Excellent computer skill