26 Jan Business Development Mentor

  • Business Development Mentor
  • Duration: 12 month & 3 month placements
  • Countries: Ghana, Indonesia, Senegal, Bolivia
  • Language Requirements: Fluent in English or French or Spanish

The EQWIP HUBs Business Development Mentor will collaborate directly with EQWIP HUBs staff and local partner organizations to develop and strengthen the project platforms that support youth to access employment and business opportunities. You will have the chance to collaborate with the EQWIP HUBs Network to identify and develop solutions to overcome local barriers to employment and entrepreneurship.

You will assist the project to support youth starting businesses and support the development of an Innovation Fund for young men and women who completed the entrepreneurship core training program. You will provide expert advice and support services and support the design and delivery of workshops on opportunities within the green economy and identify local businesses for internships and mentorship.

KEY ACTIVITIES
  • Assist the Training Coordinator with core Entrepreneurship Training and tertiary trainings to support youth participant to develop individual business plans;
  • Design and deliver workshops related to cultivating opportunities within the green economy and developing tools to measure the impact of activities and business on the environment;
  • Support the development and cultivation of effective partnerships with corporate clients, and/or additional stakeholders
  • Develop a database of entrepreneurial resources and services for business startup opportunities for youth participants that complete core Entrepreneurship Training program;
  • Support the development and implementation of the project’s Innovation Fund;
  • Conduct job evaluation surveys and appraisals;
  • Research and identify local employment opportunities for youth;
  • Support the development of the financial management and business development tertiary training modules .
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience
  • Education in business or finance
  • Ability to gather and communicate information effectively to a variety of audiences
  • Experience with small business development preferred
  • Experience with budgeting and financial reporting required
  • Interest in working in intercultural environments and with multi-cultural teams
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