Job Description
Job description
The Business Model Development Specialist develops and evaluates business models through market research, stakeholder engagement and feasibility analysis to support innovation and enterprise growth. Th role includes designing value propositions, preparing financial projections and funding strategies and ensuring business viability through data-driven insights. It also involves collaborating with stakeholders, coordinating training programmes and producing reports and recommendations to guide decision-making and implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key responsibilities
Create business models by analysing industry reports and competitor offerings to identify gaps and opportunities, conducting customer research through surveys and interviews, and developing customer personas and value propositions to ensure market relevance.
Develop and test value propositions with target audiences, refine offerings based on user feedback and ensure alignment with market needs and customer expectations.
Develop financial models to estimate revenue, costs and profitability and support evidence-based decision-making for business model viability.
Conduct feasibility analysis by defining project scope and objectives and assessing technical, operational, regulatory and legal requirements for implementation.
Evaluate business viability through SWOT analysis and financial projections and consolidate findings into structured feasibility reports.
Present feasibility findings and provide recommendations to stakeholders to support strategic decision-making and implementation planning.
Develop financial projections and funding strategies by preparing startup cost estimates, revenue forecasts and cash flow statements to support financial planning.
Organize training by identifying skills gaps, designing training programmes and coordinating facilitators and experts to deliver capacity-building initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Economics or a related field is required.
A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
At least 3 years of experience in business development, entrepreneurship support.
Key competencies
Understanding of business modelling, market research, feasibility analysis and financial projections are essential.
Experience in financial modelling, funding strategies and business planning is required.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills are required.
Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills are essential.
Application instructions
How to Apply
Candidates with certified copies of certificates and detailed CVs with names of 3 referees should send their applications to bmdspecialist@ceird.ac.zw by Sunday, 4 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
