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.