Business and Enterprise Officer

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Business and Enterprise Officer will support the development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of business development and enterprise-strengthening activities that advance the mission and vision of the Center for Renewable Energy and Climate Actions (CRECA). The Officer will work with entrepreneurs, cooperatives, and small businesses to strengthen their business capacity, facilitate access to markets and finance, and build linkages with private-sector actors.

The Officer will also support CRECA's efforts to develop sustainable business models and revenue- generating activities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support market research, value-chain mapping, and identification of business opportunities.
• Support entrepreneurs, cooperatives, and small businesses through training, mentoring, and business advisory activities.
• 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 for supported enterprises.
• Monthly and quarterly activity reports.
• Success stories and case studies.
• Updated M&E data and indicator-tracking sheets.
• A draft business and sales plan for CRECA's commercial activities, including product and pricing strategy. REPORTING The Business and Enterprise Officer will report to the Executive Director and Programs Drirector and work closely with programme staff, partners, community structures, entrepreneurs, cooperatives, and private-sector actors.

Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 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.
• Good communication, research, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Basic understanding of business development, markets, and value chains.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Interest in climate action, renewable energy, environmental sustainability, or community development is an advantage.