Business Development Officer at Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA)
Business Development Officer
Herat Full Time Based on WASSA salary's ScaleJob Description
- Prepare regular reports on activities related to financial literacy, business knowledge, and numeracy training.
- Strengthen existing business relationships and establish new partnerships.
- Evaluate women entrepreneurs’ learning progress with assessment tools at the start of each session.
- Foster a disciplined yet motivating environment to support women entrepreneurs in reaching established goals.
- Ensure a safe and conducive learning environment during all training sessions.
- Promote sales efforts through targeted business development activities with companies or individuals.
- Assist sales teams by preparing reports and presentations to support their activities.
- Contribute to special projects and additional tasks as needed.
- Identify and research new business opportunities, conduct initial research, create proposals, negotiate, and close deals.
- Improve communication with beneficiaries (BNFs) through established channels.
- Ensure organizational targets are met consistently.
Responsibilities
- Strong community coordination abilities.
- Knowledge of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs).
- Skilled in negotiation and positive collaboration with others.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
- Effective time management skills.
- Proficient in report writing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- 2 to 3 years of experience in business development.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience in delivering training sessions.
Submission Guidelines
- Interested qualified candidates should submit their information/request thourgh this link (https://airtable.com/appj4UqYm0s0S9wVp/shrxMwIQiqvSsxvs7).
- Academic certificates or references do not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for an interview.
- Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written tests and interviews upon project approve.
Submission Email
https://airtable.com/appj4UqYm0s0S9wVp/shrxMwIQiqvSsxvs7
Job Summary
Published On: 2024-11-09 07:22:49
Vacancy: 1 Position(s)
Job Nature: Full Time
Salary: Based on WASSA salary's Scale
Location: Herat
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s deg
Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in business development, entrepreneurship, or economic empowerment initiatives, ideally with a focus on women’s empowerment.
Deadline: 2026-01-01
About Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA)
Founded in 2002, the Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) is a non-governmental organization in Afghanistan focused on empowering women. WASSA aims to enhance women’s equal participation in the socio-economic landscape of the country, working directly with communities to foster positive shifts in social attitudes toward women.
WASSA’s vision is for equal participation of both women and men across all sectors in Afghanistan.
- Equal Opportunities: WASSA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all staff and qualified applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability.
- Safeguarding and Conduct: As part of its commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, WASSA will contact prior employers to inquire about any record of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during the applicant's previous employment, including ongoing investigations at the time of departure. Employment offers are subject to positive reference outcomes. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these procedures.
- Final Selection: The chosen candidate must complete a background and reference check and will be required to sign WASSA's Code of Conduct, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), Safeguarding, and other essential policies before receiving a final job offer or contract.