Job Description

Title: Senior Business Consultant

Company Name: Truvalu.enterprises Limited

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years

Published: 1 Sep 2024

Education:
∎ Higher education (Bachelor or Master) in Business Administration, Finance, Banking, Marketing, Management, Economics, International Development, Sustainable Finance, or any other relevant field.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 5 years of progressive and relevant work experience in the field of business consultancy or business development services especially with SMEs.
∎ Ability to design and implement BDS activities (online and offline) in coordination with programme team members.
∎ Good understanding of SME and startups, climate change issues, gender-focused financing and green financing, and social and environmental impact measurement.
∎ Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to SMEs, startups, private sector, and entrepreneurship development in the country.
∎ Hands-on work experience in delivering enterprise-level advisory/consultancy support.
∎ Hands-on work experience in conducting management staff training for industries/SMEs/Startups.
∎ Strong network with relevant market actors and capacity to develop effective relationships with various stakeholders.
∎ Capacity to facilitate and communicate with different stakeholders.
∎ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks efficiently in a fast-moving environment.
∎ Excellent time management skills, resourcefulness, and strong attention to detail.
∎ Excellent computer literacy in MS Office programs and Google Workplace.
∎ Compelling presentation and influencing skills.
∎ At least 5 years of progressive and relevant work experience in the field of business consultancy or business development services especially with SMEs.
∎ Ability to design and implement BDS activities (online and offline) in coordination with programme team members.
∎ Good understanding of SME and startups, climate change issues, gender-focused financing and green financing, and social and environmental impact measurement.
∎ Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to SMEs, startups, private sector, and entrepreneurship development in the country.
∎ Hands-on work experience in delivering enterprise-level advisory/consultancy support.
∎ Hands-on work experience in conducting management staff training for industries/SMEs/Startups.
∎ Strong network with relevant market actors and capacity to develop effective relationships with various stakeholders.
∎ Capacity to facilitate and communicate with different stakeholders.
∎ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks efficiently in a fast-moving environment.
∎ Excellent time management skills, resourcefulness, and strong attention to detail.
∎ Excellent computer literacy in MS Office programs and Google Workplace.
∎ Compelling presentation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Develop and implement strategic plans for providing technical assistance to SME, startups and impact enterprises in Bangladesh under various programmes.
∎ Collaborate with key stakeholders to align technical assistance initiatives for such enterprises.
∎ Develop and implement comprehensive BDS designs, and implementation plans ensuring adherence to programme timelines.
∎ Remain involved in the day-to-day operations of the BDS team to achieve qualitative and quantitative outcomes and intended impact of programmes.
∎ Build strong relationships with SME and startup clients to understand their business needs and challenges.
∎ Conduct thorough assessments of clients' operations to identify areas for improvement and growth.
∎ Provide hands-on technical assistance and guidance to SMEs and startups in adopting innovative technologies and best practices.
∎ Collaborate with external technical experts to address specific challenges faced by SMEs and startups.
∎ Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the technical skills and capabilities of small business owners and employees.
∎ Identify and facilitate relevant workshops, seminars, and training opportunities for continuous learning.
∎ Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory changes affecting SMEs and startups in Bangladesh.
∎ Analyse market data to provide strategic insights and recommendations for business development.
∎ Assist SMEs in the development of comprehensive business plans, including financial projections and growth strategies.
∎ Work closely with clients to implement and monitor the execution of business development initiatives.
∎ Provide financial guidance to SMEs, including budgeting, financial modelling, and access to funding opportunities.
∎ Facilitate connections with financial institutions, investors, and relevant stakeholders.
∎ Establish and maintain strong networks with industry associations and other key players in the business ecosystem.
∎ Leverage these networks to create business opportunities and collaborations for SMEs and startups.
∎ Maintain detailed records of client interactions, progress, and outcomes.
∎ Prepare regular reports on the impact of technical assistance interventions.
∎ JOB CONTEXT
∎ Applications are invited from management consultancy, business development service (“BDS”), and SME finance professionals willing to play a senior role in Truvalu’s business consultancy service for SMEs and startups.
∎ Truvalu is a Netherlands-based impact-investment company engaged in developing small growing businesses through equity investment, BDS, and other relevant business advisory services in several emerging economies in Asia, East Africa, and South America. Truvalu employs a unique 'Co-entrepreneurship' model that strives to improve the economic viability of businesses through capital, BDS, strategic coaching, access to finance, access to markets and networks, and access to knowledge and technology. Through a tailor-made set of BDS and investments, companies are intended to grow to full business maturity to increase overall social impact.
∎ JOB OBJECTIVES
∎ The candidate will support the business consultancy or business development service (“BDS”) team which is responsible for supporting small and medium-sized enterprises as well as impact-driven startups.
∎ The BDS team works to strengthen the capacity of selected SMEs and impact enterprises including women-focused and green enterprises, to better manage their business and to become investment-ready for accessing finance in the form of debt or equity. As a senior team member, the Senior Business Consultant will plan and implement all required training, workshops, and coaching for entrepreneurs and coordinate among all relevant stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of Truvalu’s projects and programmes.
∎ JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
∎ Strategic Planning:
∎ Develop and implement strategic plans for providing technical assistance to SME, startups and impact enterprises in Bangladesh under various programmes.
∎ Collaborate with key stakeholders to align technical assistance initiatives for such enterprises.
∎ BDS Design and Implementation:
∎ Develop and implement comprehensive BDS designs, and implementation plans ensuring adherence to programme timelines.
∎ Remain involved in the day-to-day operations of the BDS team to achieve qualitative and quantitative outcomes and intended impact of programmes.
∎ Client Engagement:
∎ Build strong relationships with SME and startup clients to understand their business needs and challenges.
∎ Conduct thorough assessments of clients' operations to identify areas for improvement and growth.
∎ Technical Support:
∎ Provide hands-on technical assistance and guidance to SMEs and startups in adopting innovative technologies and best practices.
∎ Collaborate with external technical experts to address specific challenges faced by SMEs and startups.
∎ Capacity Building:
∎ Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the technical skills and capabilities of small business owners and employees.
∎ Identify and facilitate relevant workshops, seminars, and training opportunities for continuous learning.
∎ Market Analysis:
∎ Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory changes affecting SMEs and startups in Bangladesh.
∎ Analyse market data to provide strategic insights and recommendations for business development.
∎ Business Planning:
∎ Assist SMEs in the development of comprehensive business plans, including financial projections and growth strategies.
∎ Work closely with clients to implement and monitor the execution of business development initiatives.
∎ Financial and Strategic Advisory:
∎ Provide financial guidance to SMEs, including budgeting, financial modelling, and access to funding opportunities.
∎ Facilitate connections with financial institutions, investors, and relevant stakeholders.
∎ Networking:
∎ Establish and maintain strong networks with industry associations and other key players in the business ecosystem.
∎ Leverage these networks to create business opportunities and collaborations for SMEs and startups.
∎ Reporting and Documentation:
∎ Maintain detailed records of client interactions, progress, and outcomes.
∎ Prepare regular reports on the impact of technical assistance interventions.
∎ The job responsibilities outlined above serve as a general outline for the Senior Business Consultant position. While efforts have been made to encompass key duties, the role may encompass additional responsibilities beyond those explicitly stated to align with the evolving needs of the programmes and the organisation. The organisation reserves the right to adjust, add, or remove responsibilities to meet strategic objectives and adapt to changing circumstances.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ SALARY AND BENEFITS
∎ Negotiable (competitive salary package based on competency and experience).

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

Interested applicants are requested to email their updated CV to [email protected] specifying the job title i.e. "Application for the Position of Senior Business Consultant" in the email subject line.

We thank all the applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for assessments/interviews.