Business Development Officer (BDO)

The Small Industries Development Organization is a parastatal Organization established by an act of Parliament No. 28 in 1973 to plan, Co-ordinate, Promote and Offer a variety of services to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). As part of implementing its Organizational Structure it is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified, competent, committed and experienced Tanzanians to immediately fill the following vacancies:

1.0 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER GRADE II-
1 POST

Reporting to the Regional Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• University Degree in Business Management, Economics, Commerce, Accounting or Related Reid.
• Awareness of issues concerning Micro and Small enterprises sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Business experience in micro and small business development activities is an added advantage.
• Training or teaching experience and knowledge of and experience in moderation and facilitation techniques are added advantages.
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Power Point and Publisher, etc.) is necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Officer is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the Business Development activities of the Organization within the regional.
• Identification of business opportunities and assessment of market potential.
• Promotion of the Regional Office business training and advisory services.
• Identify and select participants for micro and small enterprises training programmes.
• Provide clients with business opportunity guidance.
• Organize and conduct training programmes.
• Assist trainees in preparing their business plan.
• Provide business advice on-site and the Office.
• Monitor effectiveness of services and assess their impact.
• Assist in developing relationships with the local business community and with institutions which provide similar services.
• Perform any other activities as may be assigned by Supervisor.

REMUNERATION
According to SIDO Salary Scale SDGSS 1/1.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

GENERAL CONDITIONS AND MODE OF APPLICATION

(i) All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not P.O. Box 2476, above 45 years old, however, applicants who are Dar es Salaam above 45 years old and are currently employed in Tanzania the public service should route their application. SIDO is an equal opportunity employer; Women are letters through their respective employers.
(ii) Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers and at least three reputable referees (preferably work related for those who are employed).
(iii) Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of all academic certificates with two recent passport size picture and birth certificate. (Form IV and Form VI results slips, testimonials, partial transcripts will strictly not be accepted).
(iv) Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action.
(v) Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November, 2010.
(vi) Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA). .
(vii) Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).

All applications should be addressed as shown below, to be received three weeks from the first appearance of this advertisement.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Director General
SIDO
P.O. Box 2476,
Dar es Salaam.
Tanzania
SIDO is an equal opportunity employer, women are highly encouraged to apply.