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Inkomoko

African entrepreneurship support nonprofit

Business Development Manager

Business & StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHRGF+VMV, Forchana, Chad

About the Job

Requirements

  • More than 5 years of professional experience in a relevant or applicable field.
  • A bachelor's degree is required; a higher-level degree is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in entrepreneurship, including consulting, business planning, or finance.
  • Excellent proficiency with computer tools, particularly Excel and Word.
  • Presentation and training skills.
  • Demonstrated experience independently managing projects.
  • Ability to lead and supervise multicultural teams with strong intercultural sensitivity.
  • Expertise in developing business linkages and managing value chains for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent written and spoken proficiency in French, English, and Arabic.
  • Other local languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction and leadership for Inkomoko Chad operations and programs in the Ouaddaï region, including Abéché, Farchana, Gaga, and other refugee camps.
  • Manage service schedules and delivery to meet organizational objectives, identify issues, and propose solutions to overcome obstacles and improve efficiency.
  • Communicate trends and analyses to leadership to inform future strategies.
  • Support leadership with budget management and ensure compliance with allocated spending limits.
  • Collaborate closely with the BGS Program Director on activities and performance.
  • Prepare regular reports and presentations for the Head of BGS on project progress.
  • Apply lessons from monitoring, evaluation, learning, and research to new solutions to increase impact and effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in the lending department to reduce organizational risk.
  • Identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions to optimize overall performance and client satisfaction.
  • Ensure the program aligns with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Supervise all staff working at Inkomoko sites in Farchana, Gaga, and Abéché.
  • Work with Human Resources on recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluations, leave management, and other HR matters to ensure departmental objectives are met.
  • Coach and develop Business Development Advisors so they can provide tailored, high-quality support to refugee and Chadian entrepreneurs in line with annual departmental growth plans.
  • Provide expert guidance to Business Development Advisors, helping them overcome challenges and make informed business decisions with their clients.
  • Advise staff on supporting entrepreneurs with operations, sales, and accounting processes.
  • Advise staff on supporting entrepreneurs with financing and investment, and identify related challenges.
  • Train and coach staff on reporting tools and other company standards.
  • Identify professional development opportunities for staff and support their career progression.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the organization.
  • Train and coach staff to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to perform their roles effectively.
  • Coordinate local monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities with Inkomoko’s MEL Director and team.
  • Ensure local MEL staff have the tools and plans needed for control and test groups, and that protocols are rigorously followed.
  • Work with the MEL team to analyze data, identify qualitative and quantitative trends, evaluate program impact, and define areas for improvement.
  • Prepare relevant and informative reports for leadership and partners as needed.
  • Use data to guide decision-making and make recommendations for program improvement.
  • Maintain and develop Inkomoko Chad’s relationships with program partners and external stakeholders, particularly in Farchana, Gaga, and Abéché, in collaboration with the BGS Director in Chad.
  • Represent Inkomoko and participate in strategic meetings, including coordination meetings, sub-cluster meetings, and meetings organized by local authorities.
  • Monitor entrepreneurship trends in Chad.
  • Connect entrepreneurs with new perspectives on business strategies and other initiatives.
  • Support external communications by working with communications experts to provide case studies and data for public relations on social media, blogs, and other platforms.
  • Identify and pursue partnership opportunities to expand program reach and impact.
  • Collaborate with partners to develop joint initiatives and pool resources to optimize impact.
  • Plan and manage the budget, staff, and other resources needed to achieve program objectives in collaboration with the Head of BGS.
  • Manage client payments and local expenses in collaboration with the finance department.
  • Hold periodic team meetings to update colleagues on activities, receive feedback, and redirect actions as needed.
  • Undertake other tasks that contribute to organizational culture and support leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience partnering with UNHCR and CNARR.
  • Knowledge of other local languages.
  • A higher-level degree.

About the Company

Inkomoko

African entrepreneurship support nonprofit

Inkomoko is an entrepreneurship-support organization working in African communities affected by displacement. The company provides business advisory services, access to finance, market connections, and practical support for small businesses. It serves entrepreneurs, small businesses, refugees, and host communities. Its operating model centers on locally delivered advisory and investment programs built around enterprise development. Teams work across business consulting, investment, training, partnerships, research, and program operations. The organization combines inclusive enterprise development expertise with practical delivery for entrepreneurs and communities.

Company size
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Total funding
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Headquarters
Gisenyi, Rwanda
Founded
2012

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