Job Vacancy For Entrepreneurship and Business Development Officer

Cape Coast, Central Region
Permanent
Full-time

29 days ago

Job Vacancy For Entrepreneurship and Business Development OfficerThe Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) and the University of Cape Coast have agreed to implement the TAGDev 2.0 Programme in Ghana. The goal of TAGDev 2.0 is to ensure that Africa's young people and their institutions drive inclusive, equitable, and climate-smart resilient socio-economic development in their societies. The RUFORUM is coordinating the programme for sponsorship from the MasterCard Foundation. The service agreement is to establish the Agri-food Systems and Entrepreneurship Center, (ASEC) which shall serve as TAGDev 2.0 Programme Coordinating Unit for the first phase of 5 years at the University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.Employment type: Full-time Employment contractDuties and Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of the TAGDev programme's entrepreneurship and business development initiatives at the University
Develop the University level strategy and operational plans for the Business incubation hubs
Working closely with the Senior Programme Officer Business Creation, Incubation and Jobs
Promote the aims and values of RUFORUM related to Business development
Coordinate the delivery of business development services to students, start-up owners, and agricultural value chain stakeholders
Develop Institutional entrepreneurship, investment, and business development strategy
Prepare Monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports on entrepreneurship, investment, and business development activities and the proportion of enterprises/start-ups surviving
Build business linkages, collaborations, and networking initiatives
Supporting entrepreneurship, investment, and business incubation and
Contribute to additional financial resources mobilization.

Qualification Required & ExperienceRequirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job)

Master's degree in agricultural sciences, agribusiness, economics, and related sciences
At least 3 years experience in a similar position with reputable organization
Experience in coordinating university-level incubation processes and mentorship of startups
Sound understanding of SMEs sector needs

Location: Cape CoastHow To Apply For The JobSubmit an expression of interest and CV to Email:fannor-frempong1@ucc.edu.ghClosing Date: 15 June, 2024Only shortlisted Applicants will be contacted for an online Interview.

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