Business Development Officer - For Bangla-German Sampreeti (BGS) - Job ID : 1420943

Bangla-German Sampreeti (BGS) is looking for Business Development OfficerJob Summary: The Business Development Officer (BDO) will play a crucial role in assisting individuals seeking employment to achieve their career goals under the ACCESS - Advancing Career Connections, Employment, and Skills for Success_GG12 project. S/he will support most climate migrant youths who are migrants due to several climate events to ensure livelihood resilience through enterprise development and self-employment opportunities for graduates of TVET programs. S/he will support youth, women, and marginalized groups in transforming acquired skills through competency-based training (CBT), apprenticeships, dual training systems, entrepreneurship modules, and digital learning into viable businesses and income-generating activities. The role focuses on enterprise incubation, market linkages, access to finance, and fostering sustainable and green business practices. Primary responsibility will be to provide comprehensive support and guidance to new entrepreneurs, including business plan, market research, business scale-up, mentoring, and networking with the digital business platform. S/He will collaborate with various stakeholders, such as business associations, community organizations, and local business groups, to connect the market with suitable growth opportunities. This position requires exceptional communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills to effectively empower individuals and contribute to their successful entrepreneurship outcomes. S/he will distribute time 80% in fieldwork and 20% in desk work and report directly to the project coordinator.Responsibilities:Enterprise Development & Entrepreneurship SupportIdentify and support trainees with entrepreneurial potential to develop viable business plans.Provide one-to-one business coaching, mentoring, and advisory services.Organize and deliver entrepreneurship training modules integrated into TVET programs.Support incubation of small and micro-enterprises, with a focus on green and climate-resilient businesses.Facilitate group enterprises, cooperatives, or producer organizations where appropriate.Market Linkages & Business GrowthDevelop and strengthen value chain linkages for trainee-led enterprises.Establish market connections with buyers, suppliers, and service providers.Promote digital platforms and e-commerce solutions for business visibility and sales.Organize trade fairs, business networking sessions, and exposure visits.Access to Finance & PartnershipsFacilitate access to financial services, including microfinance, SME loans, and government enterprise funds.Develop partnerships with financial institutions, chambers of commerce, and private sector actors.Advocate for start-up support packages, seed capital, or grants for promising entrepreneursStakeholder Engagement & Ecosystem BuildingCollaborate with training institutions to integrate entrepreneurship into curricula.Build relationships with local business associations, incubators, and accelerators.Engage with government bodies to align enterprise development with national SME/entrepreneurship policies.Ensure inclusive participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups in enterprise activities.Monitoring, Evaluation & ReportingMaintain an enterprise database to track business development outcomes.Monitor enterprise performance in terms of profitability, sustainability, and job creation.Document case studies, success stories, and lessons learned for scaling enterprise models.Support project reporting to donors, government, and internal management.Organization Development & OthersAny other duties that may be assigned by organization management.Provide support to the core activities of the organization as per the needs and requirements of the organization.Any other duties that may be assigned by organization management.Provide support to the core activities of the organization as per the needs and requirements of the organization.Any other duties that may be assigned by organization management.Provide support to the core activities of the organization as per the needs and requirements of the organization.Educational RequirementsBachelor/HonorsBachelor`s degree in a business relevant field or a related discipline.Experience Requirements3 to 5 year(s)The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGOAdditional RequirementsRelevant work experience may be considered instead of a degree.Demonstrated experience in supporting start-ups, MSMEs, or entrepreneurship programs.Familiarity with TVET approaches (CBT&A, WBL, apprenticeships, entrepreneurship training).Proven experience working with the private sector, financial institutions, and government entrepreneurship schemes.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport and build relationships with youths, business groups, and community stakeholdersStrong knowledge of business planning, value chains, and market systems.Ability to mentor and coach young entrepreneurs.Excellent networking, partnership-building, and facilitation skills.Good financial literacy and understanding of SME financing instruments.Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.Proficiency in digital tools and online business platforms.Commitment to gender equality, youth empowerment, and inclusive enterprise development, considering climate resilience.Experience Requirements: Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in enterprise development, livelihoods, or business incubation projects.Additional Job Requirement: Perform any other duties that may be assigned by management.Job LocationDhakaSalaryTk. 27083 (Monthly)