Small Business Advisor at VSO

Niger State/ Minna, Nigeria VSO Nigeria

About VSO

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

Role overview

The Small Business Advisor will strengthen the capacity of farmers’ groups, enterprises and partner organisation on improving access to finance, markets and processing avenues, and improve farmer’s capacities on market development and preparing business plans.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You have university degree in Business Administration or business management. A degree in Accounting, Marketing, Human resources, Information technology You have work experience in business management or related fields preferably for an agri-business and/or market based project You have a basic understanding of business operations and various areas of business You have experience in value chain development and application of innovative financial mechanisms You have strong written and verbal communication skills You have the ability to think innovatively and analytically

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Application closing date

30 Oct 2015

Interview/Assessment date(s)

TBC

Start date

15/06/2015

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