Development Officer

LOST is seeking to recruit an Development Officer in baalbeck -Hermel 

Job Summary:

The Development officer will provide mentorship and counseling to business owners so that they can bridge skill, managerial, legal and financial gaps. The business consultant will work together with LOST staff to ensure smooth flow of business consultancy

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the development of entrepreneurship development SOPs
• Screen and select MSMEs who will receive relevant business support
• Assess MSMEs skill gaps and specific needs for training and support (legal, financial, HR, marketing, planning, feasibility analysis, networking, etc.)
• Support selected MSMEs in the development of a tailored business model/plan
• Network with other business development service providers (incubators, accelerators, financial institutions) in order to ensure MSMEs sustainability over time
• Monitor MSMEs progress over time and adjust the business models if needed
• Support beneficiaries creating a business model
• Support beneficiaries creating a business plan
• Provide real time business support to startup

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, or any other related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in entrepreneurship/enterprise development and project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of international humanitarian and development programme development.
• Previous experience in the development of feasibility analyses and business plans.
• Understanding and knowledge of economic development and recovery principles.
• Good knowledge of project monitoring systems to track the effectiveness of the implemented activities and an ability to maintain cooperative, professional relationships with donors, partners and peer organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently as required.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Good time management and self-management skills
• Excellent organizational skills

NB : Lost has a zero tolerance to sexual Exploitation and abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the code of conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (Both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the code of conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause .