Business and Enterprise Officer

About the role

The Business and Enterprise Officer supports the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of business development and enterprise-strengthening activities that advance the mission of the Center for Renewable Energy and Climate Actions (CRECA). The Officer works with entrepreneurs, cooperatives and small businesses to strengthen their business capacity, help them access markets and finance, and build links with private-sector actors, while supporting CRECA's sustainable business models and revenue-generating activities.

Key responsibilities

• Support market research, value-chain mapping and identification of business opportunities.
• Support entrepreneurs, cooperatives and small businesses through training, mentoring and business advisory.
• Facilitate linkages between supported enterprises and buyers, suppliers, financial institutions and business service providers.
• Maintain records, collect data and document enterprise activities, outcomes and success stories.
• Prepare activity reports and support monitoring, evaluation and donor reporting.
• Support CRECA's business development and commercial activities, including market events, networking and product sales.

Expected deliverables

• Local market and value-chain mapping reports.
• Documented market linkages for supported enterprises.
• Business training and mentoring materials and records.
• Business plans and advisory/mentoring records.
• Monthly and quarterly activity reports.
• Success stories and case studies.
• Updated M&E data and indicator-tracking sheets.
• Draft business and sales plan for CRECA's commercial activities, including product and pricing strategy.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies, Agriculture, Environmental Studies or a related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in business development, enterprise development, livelihoods or a related area.
• Interest in climate action, renewable energy, environmental sustainability or community development is an advantage.

Required skills

• Good communication, research, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Basic understanding of business development, markets and value chains.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.