EDC Nigeria Job Vacancy for Market Development Officer

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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