Business Development Expert Job At MDF West Africa Limited

About MDF West Africa Limited

MDF West Africa Limited (MDF West Africa) is a training and management consultancy firm that is registered in Ghana and commenced business on May 2009. MDF West Africa serves global and local clients in any of the West African countries and beyond. With a core staff of 28 professionals, supported by a network of 25 associated trainers/consultants, MDF WA is a multi-project organization implementing approximately 15 projects simultaneously.

MDF West Africa is a fully owned local subsidiary of MDF Training & Consultancy BV that has been building the capacity of individuals, organizations, and networks since 1984 with the mission of ‘empowering people, creating impact’.

The Global MDF has offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, Kenya, Ghana, D.R. Congo, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, and project offices in Rwanda, Uganda, and Benin. MDF offers open-subscription training courses, tailor-made training and workshops, and consultancy services in multiple sectors. MDF also provides support to organizations in the design and implementation of project monitoring and evaluation and learning (MEL) processes.

POSITION:  Business Development Expert

Job Description

MAIN TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Acquisition of Assignments

• Identify, follow up and respond to opportunities in the West African region;
• Develop a growth strategy focused both on solving a client’s need and financial gain;
• Analyze risks and opportunities;
• Build and maintain good working relationships with new and existing clients and the ability to conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs;
• Developing timelines for acquisition to ensure the right input and quality control;
• Design and implement business plans and strategies; Write (investment) proposals, (progress) reports and pitch ideas to potential partners;
• Work in a team where you add your knowledge and insights to each other’s projects

​Execution of Assignments

Required Skills or Experience

Technical Competencies and Professional Experiences

• You are highly entrepreneurial; previous experience in running your own business is a plus;
• You have at least a bachelor’s degree in business, ICT, finance, agriculture, law, international trade, or any other relevant field;
• You have a minimum of 5 to 10 years of work experience in the private sector – i.e. as a business development manager, investment manager, sales executive, project manager, or other relevant roles;
• Previous consultancy and advisory expertise, individually or as part of an organization/firm is a plus;
• You have regional and international working experience;
• You are familiar with the lean start-up method and human-centered design;
• You are capable to handle administrative, communication, and knowledge management technologies – i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel, Email Management System, Adobe, Skype, LinkedIn, and more;
• You must be fluent in English speaking and writing; French is a plus.
• You have experience in participatory facilitation and you have excellent presentation skills. You are comfortable in front of a group (4-25 people) with international character;
• Experience in (impact) evaluation is a plus.

Personal/Social Skills

• You are interested to learn and improve yourself, the organization, and your projects;
• You are service- and client-oriented; You are pro-active, business-driven, and professional;
• Willing to travel within the West-African region;
• You are a team player, flexible, and you go the extra mile;
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) via email, phone, and face-to-face – i.e. respectful business-oriented, broad vocabulary, and understanding of culture and customs;
• You can sell your ideas to others;
• Can work independently, take responsibility, and have a practical approach;
• You can deal with productivity and turnover targets;
• Have excellent organizational, time management, negotiation, and persuasion skills;
• You are comfortable in an (international / Dutch) work environment;
• You practice transparency in dealing with colleagues and clients;
• Good at maintaining relationships and networking;
• You care about making a change.