Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the above vacant position at our Eastern Region Office in Mutare. Reporting to the Regional Development Officer for Mutare Office, the incumbent will be responsible, among other things, for:
JOB PURPOSE
• Implementing a programme to nurture and develop the export capacity of assigned segments.
• Providing support to new and existing companies/SMEs to prepare them for the export market.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Conducts scheduled company visits to identify client needs and assess export readiness.
• Recommends appropriate intervention programmes to cater for client needs.
• Attends and reports on sector association and stakeholder meetings.
• Identifies trade challenges for input into lobbying initiatives.
• Prepares client plans to develop appropriate export market entry strategies for existing and potential exporting companies.
• Prepares contracts for Organization’s Associate Trainers.
• Provides input into proposals for technical interventions.
• Identifies companies that will participate in technical intervention programmes based on project guidelines.
• Develops an itinerary of company visits in consultation with experts and participating companies to facilitate skills transfer.
• Suggests areas for continuous improvement in the delivery/execution of technical intervention activities.
Qualifications and Experience
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB:
• First degree in Business/Economics/Finance or Marketing.
• A demonstrated analytical and practical approach to problem solving.
• At least 3 years’ experience at senior level in exporting industries/or with relevant organizations such as Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Regional Blocs, and companies in the manufacturing sector.
• Clear understanding of capacity building tools and their purpose and application.
• Good Presentation and writing skills.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• High computer and ICT literacy.
• Clean Class 4 Driver’s licence.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCES FOR THIS JOB:
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Action Oriented - Focused
• Builds Networks - Connected
• Drives Results - Bold
• Instills Trust - Trusted
ROLE COMPETENCIES
• Business Insight
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Global Perspective
• Cultivates Innovation
• Interpersonal Savvy
How to Apply
Written applications together with detailed CV’s should be submitted to the Human Resources Manager with the reference “CLIENT ADVISOR EASTERN REGION OFFICE” by 15 April 2021 on hrapplications4@gmail.com.
