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Job Title: Market Development Officer
Location: Warri
NGO: Economic Development Center
Responsibilities:
• Research and analyze specific value chains and identify opportunities for catalyzing systemic change in the market system.
• Develop, manage and execute market development growth for business initiatives.
• Identify major barriers for market development growth and layout strategies to overcome the issues.
• Analyse market opportunities and risks on a continuous basis.
• Facilitate the implementation of pilot projects to strengthen market systems through an ongoing engagement with implementing partners and key market players.
• Sell the center's products and services by interacting with established clients and developing new prospect.
Qualification:
• A bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Social sciences, Business Administration or a relevant field of study.
• A Masters degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
Knowledge, Skill and experience:
• Good knowledge of market development with an in depth understanding of the private sector.
• Ability to communicate with diverse levels of associate internally and externally in an articulate and professional manner.
• Excellent decision making and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Problem solving skills
• 5-10 years relevant experience.
Method of Application:
Please forward application and CV to: md@rhizomeng.com with the job title clearly indicated as the subject of the mail
Deadline: 1st November, 2011