Under the supervision of the Business Development Officer, the incumbent will collaborate with the Extension Officers to assist farmer groups, individual farmers and 4 H Club members to prepare business plans and access credit from financial institutions Bank for new enterprise development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY
- Updating clients information on Neoserra
- Performing follow up with Clients
- Accompanying Agricultural Extension Officers on Farm Group visit
- Assist in organizing training sessions
- Assist with the preparation of Business Plans and Loan Proposals
- Preparation of monthly progress reports and their timely submission
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Core
- Sound analytical, logical and strategic thinking;
- Ability to exercise sound judgement;
- Ability to prioritise amongst conflicting demands and make rational decisions based upon a sound understanding of the facts in limited time;
- Ability to manage limited resources in order to achieve challenging output targets;
- Sound personal and professional integrity;
- Strong customer orientation skills.
Technical
- The post-holder must be computer literate, with a sound practical knowledge of loan appraisal and proposal generation;
- Good knowledge of information technology and the scope it offers for supporting farmers who want to move towards managing their farms as businesses;
- Must have good standing with credit institutions;
- knowledge of budgeting and office procedures essential.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- B.Sc. in Management Studies
- Two (2) years relevant work experience.
Expiry Date