Business Development Coordinator

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: VSO is partnering with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) on an exciting 5 year project designated as the "Southern Highlands and Ruaha-Katavi Protection Project". The objectives of this project are to reverse degradation of biodiversity and unsustainable land and water use practices, to conserve wildlife and their habitats, to improve local livelihoods and to promote sustainable natural resource based economic growth in the Greater Ruaha and Southern Highlands Landscape.

The Business Development Coordinator (BDC) will lead the process of identifying Natural Resource Management (NRM)-based business opportunities across the landscape in collaboration with various local partners including Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and forest-dependent communities-a key step in securing livelihood benefits. He/she will guide the elaboration of business plans for WMAs and assist Authorised Associations in identifying opportunities and engaging effectively with possible private investors. The Business Development Coordinator will be responsible for guiding capacity development for key community groups and individuals, while also coordinating the input of external experts from successful Community Based Natural Resource Management programs as well as business development experts. In the Southern Highlands, the BDC will provide support to honey and tourism marketing.

Skills, qualifications and experience required MSc. in business development related disciplines;

At least 5 years working at field level in of community-based business development with experience working with recognized community/ development partners;

Experience from business development in the private sector would also be a distinct advantage- above all we need to identify solutions at local level with marketing potential;

Working familiarity with the CBNRM concept and its application;

Additional travel around the country may be required.

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.

We'll ask you to commit to 2 years to make a sustainable impact through your work. In return, we'll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. VSO in-country team and the network of other VSO volunteers will also support you throughout your placement. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

Volunteering with VSO is life changing. You can find out more about volunteering with VSO at:http://bit.ly/1H0wQD9.

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