OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RECRUITEMENT OF A DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY SPECIALIST:

A tremendous opportunity for a strong conceptual thinker with technical experience in finance and agribusiness sector exists. We are looking for candidates, who currently reside and work in Cameroon, Douala. When applying kindly use your English CV. The incumbent shall be responsible for the execution of the Development and Advisory Solutions strategy for Francophone countries or territory.

Operational Delivery: 

• Together with the Head of Operations and Development Advisory Solutions Manager, develop the overall engagement strategy for Proposal Development, bidding and service provider assignments sourcing strategy.
• Lead and /or support opportunity assessments in the country / territory in line with priority plan.
• Develop winning concepts, bid and proposals in collaboration with the Director of Business Development, HOO, DAS Manager and/or operations teams.
• Work closely with Business Development and teams to source, endorse and utilise strategic partners on future projects.
• In collaboration with the DAS Manager, lead establishment and negotiations of formal agreements.
• First point of contact for the completion of development programmes required for competitive bids.
• Collate information and compile reports of strategic partnership plans and transactions.
• Establish, manage and maintain database of strategic partners.
• Coordinate and provide oversight on the reporting requirements of all programmes under implementation in consultation with the ATMS Foundation and the Heads of Operations
• Collaborate with cross functional teams which include business service functions (Corporate Services) at AMSCO to ensure that business process impacts are understood across functions in business.

Essential Competencies:

• Must display superior verbal, written, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Excellent organizational, planning and analytical skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.

Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven track record in business and programme development design.
• Extensive experience in researching, designing, developing and authoring quality and winning proposals.
• Ability to build internal teams and external networks.
• Project management and planning within tight deadlines.
• Experience in managing through KPI’s.
• The ability to work independently, managing multiple tasks and projects.
• Understanding and passion for social economic development via private sector principles.
• Ability to adapt style to work effectively across geographic and cultural boundaries

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years, experience within an analytical and strategic role within private sector / development space.
• Experience in competitive bidding within African procurement environment.
• Understanding of business environment.

Qualification: 

• BSc or B.A. degree in business administration, Economics, Marketing or relevant degree. 
• A Master’s Degree / MBA advantageous.

Ref: JHB000002/AN

Closing date: 20 November 2015

To apply, kindly submit your CV in english, through the following link: http://www.amsco.org/careers/