Business Consultant- REAF (Rural Entrepreneurs in Agrifood)

Berytech is a leading organization in the Entrepreneurial Eco-system in Lebanon, that aims to provide a conducive environment for the creation and development of startups, through incubation, business support, counseling, funding, networking, and company hosting, hence taking part in the economic revival of the country, participating in wealth and job creation, and retaining graduates and high-level skills in Lebanon.

The Rural Entrepreneurs in Agri-Food (REAF) program aims at strengthening the business and product viability of innovative startups tackling sustainable rural economic development operating in South Mount Lebanon, Central and West Bekaa. The program will provide the startups with the tools to transform their ideas into sustainable and profitable businesses. REAF’s youth training will enhance their entrepreneurship mentality and entry into the job market.

The Accelerator Program's mission is to nurture and grow disruptive ideas, proof of concepts, and prototypes that share three common characteristics:

1. A disruptive scientific or technological focus in agri-food, eco-tourism, circular economy, and sustainable agriculture.
2. The possibility to scale in the local market and beyond that.
3. The potential to create sustainable job opportunities locally.

The REAF Program seeks a Business Expert to deliver the following requirements:

• Work closely with startups to understand their business concepts, objectives, and target markets.
• Guide startups in the creation of a comprehensive business plan, covering areas such as market analysis, financial projections, operational strategies, and risk assessment.
• Provide expertise on industry research, competition analysis, and financial modeling to ensure the business plans are realistic and actionable.
• Offer feedback and revisions to refine the business plans, ensuring they align with the startups' goals and the overall mission of the REAF program.
• Conduct training sessions and clinics on business plan development for the participating startups.

The Business Expert should possess the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated at least 8 years of experience in business plan development, market research, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey concepts effectively to startups.
• Experience working with startups or in the field of entrepreneurship and business development.
• Knowledge of industry-specific trends and best practices related to agri-food, eco-tourism, circular economy, and sustainable agriculture would be an advantage.

• Guarantee every startups creates a comprehensive and actionable business plans tailored to their specific ventures.
• Provide feedback and revisions to refine the business plans, ensuring they align with the startups' goals and the objectives of the REAF program.

• Provide 16 one-on-one business clinics (60 minutes each) to each of the 8 startups.

• Written feedback on every startup’s performance.