Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 06 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
• Position Overview:
The Business Development Officer will play a crucial role in the Women Economic Empowerment project by identifying and developing business opportunities, facilitating access to markets, and supporting women in enhancing their entrepreneurial skills. This position requires a motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about improving the economic status of women in rural Zambia.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the development and implementation of business strategies for the Women Economic Empowerment project.
Identify and develop new business opportunities that will benefit female entrepreneurs and small-scale farmers.
Facilitate training and capacity-building activities to enhance women’s business and financial literacy.
Promote financial inclusion by linking women to microfinance services and savings groups.
Work closely with local women’s groups, out-grower schemes, and agricultural cooperatives to increase access to markets for women-produced goods.
Monitor and evaluate the progress of the project, preparing regular reports and updates for We Effect and management.
Advocate for gender-sensitive policies that support women’s economic empowerment.
Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local government, community leaders, and other NGOs.
Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to raise awareness about the project’s success and impact.

Requirements:
• A minimum of a Diploma in Business Administration, Economics, Gender Studies, or a related field.
Proven experience (1-3 years) in business development, community development, or women’s empowerment programs.
Strong knowledge of microfinance, agricultural value chains, and sustainable business practices.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Experience working with rural women and community-based organizations.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Fluent in English; knowledge of local languages spoken in the area is an advantage.
Willingness to travel frequently within the district and surrounding areas.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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