Business Development Officer Job in Kenya

Kenya Poultry Farmers Association (KEPOFA)

Vacancy: Business Development Officer 

Kenya Poultry Farmers Association is the umbrella association of poultry farmers in the country that seeks to advocate for the rights and needs of the poultry farmers. 

The association has membership across the country and governed by an elected board.  

The goal of the association is to be financially self sustaining to ensure there is continuity in delivering services to the members. 

Further, the association aim to support its members in marketing of its products across the country.  

To initiate income generating activities for the association and support the members identify lucrative market for poultry products the association wishes to recruit a business development officer.
 
Some of the key duties of the Business Development Officer will comprise the following:
  • Promotion of income generating activities  for  the  association
  • Identification of  viable  markets  for poultry products
  • Planning and  coordination of  all the  income generating activities /projects
  • Writing funding proposals  for the income  generating projects
  • Writing business plans  for the  various income generating projects
  • Capacity building for members, board and staff of the association on commercialization of poultry farming.
Qualifications of the person required
  • Minimum  of  a degree in Business  studies with a major in  Marketing  or livestock production and experience  in marketing or business  development
  • A minimum of  two  years  experience in marketing  field especially  for agricultural products 
  • Experience in poultry sector  will be an added  advantage
  • Preferred candidate should be below 35 years   

Apply by sending your cv to info@liaisonconsultants.co.ke  by 12th July 2013