Babban Gona is a high-impact, financially sustainable and highly scalable agricultural social enterprise that is part-owned by the farmers we serve. In recognition of the impact it has achieved thus far, it is the first for-profit social enterprise in history and the first Nigerian organisation to receive the prestigious Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship. The Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship is considered the equivalent of the Nobel Peace Prize in the Social Entrepreneurship industry.
SALES ANALYST
Department: Sales
Division: Corporate
Report to: Sales Manager
Start Date: Immediately
JOB DESCRIPTION
Babban Gona seeks to hire a Sales Analyst, a seasoned professional with demonstrated experience in sales and marketing.
The selected individual will work alongside other members of Babban Gona’s sales team in order to increase overall sales productivity, as well as our farmers’ market access in the food processing sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Building customers based within the food processing and poultry sectors.
Collecting, analyzing and reporting sales related data.
Assist management in developing and reviewing sales budget.
Managing customer service relations with key customers.
Preparing periodic sales forecasts.
Meeting periodic sales targets.
Coordinating and monitoring deliveries to customers.
Understanding market and price dynamics.
Follow up on settlement of Invoices as they fall due.
Developing sales reports, margin analysis and key performance metrics.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS
Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience
Bachelor’s degree in related fields; degree in marketing and or animal science is an advantage
Ability to meet deadlines and set targets
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Team player
“Street smarts” (i.e. a good knowledge of the environs)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Analytical and quantitative skills
Integrity and accountability
Self-motivated, enthusiast and goal orientated.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience.
ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS DEVELOPER
JOB DESCRIPTION
Babban Gona seeks to hire an Enterprise Systems Developer, that is a seasoned professional with demonstrated experience in developing Enterprise Systems.
The selected individual will work alongside other members of Babban Gona’s Enterprise team in order to develop our enterprise software’s, as well as solve the enterprise-wide problem of the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, designs, develops, tests, and maintains enterprise-level desktop-, web- and mobile-based applications
Designs solutions attending to both business and technical considerations
Analyses user requirements, envisions system features and functionality
Collaborates with product owners, team leads and other software developers
Works closely with end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction
Works on bug fixes and improving application performance
Participates in the evolution of company level best practices, standards, and policies
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Technology or any other related field
2 – 4 years of experience in Software Development or an equivalent of education and experience
Basic knowledge of software development life cycle (e.g. requirements, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation) and execution models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile, Iterative Development, etc.)
Ability to develop Android apps using any framework desired
Understanding of databases, with proficiency in SQL
Ability to build Microsoft Access data applications while using VBA and Macros
Familiarity with build tools
Familiarity with web markup, including HTML5 and CSS3 as well as design frameworks
Basic understanding of using data to drive decisions and data visualization
Understanding of the differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile versus desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
Unit test and debugging skills
Understanding of code versioning tools (Git) is a plus
Fluent in English
Proof of already developed applications on multiple platforms will be an added advantage.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ANALYST
DETAILS:
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Business Development Analyst position is an entry level position for an intellectually curious and hardworking individual seeking an opportunity in a fast paced internationally recognized social enterprise. The selected individual will be exposed to the entire business, ranging from operations to fundraising, with the opportunity to work directly with recognized leaders in the agricultural industry.
Apply today, and join us as we transform Nigeria into a country in which 1 million small holder farmers by 2025 are able to transition from subsistence farming to commercial farming, and agriculture becomes the basis for security and employment.
POSITION DETAILS:
Job Title: Business Development Analyst
Department: Business Development/Investor Relations
Division: Corporate
Report to: Business Development Associate
Start Date: Immediately
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Searching for relevant grant funding opportunities
Writing concept notes and proposals for grant funding
Writing relevant reports and updates for new and existing grants
Performing analyses on excel
Monitoring and coordinating grant activities
Liaising with operations team to produce quarterly grant reports
Coordinating meetings, conference calls and visits
Providing regular updates to supervisor
Participating in meetings and contribute to strategic decisions
Participating in conferences and workshops
Travelling across Nigeria to observe field operations
Supporting Business Development, Investor Relation teams, and other teams as required
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS:
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
2-3 years’ work experience (including internships)
Curiousness and a positive attitude towards work
Ability to relate with people from different backgrounds
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent research and writing skills
Strong communicator
Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
Proven interest and passion for in Agriculture and Social Development
Willingness to travel in Nigeria and across Africa if required
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Babban Gona seeks to hire a Business Development Associate, a professional with experience in raising capital through different channels including but not limited to the capital markets, commercial debt, and impact investment funds. The selected individual will be exposed to the entire organization including operations , while working closely with Babban Gona’s leadership team, recognized leaders within the agricultural industry.
Apply today, and join us as we transform Nigeria into a country in which 1 million smallholder farmers by 2025 are able to transition from subsistence farming to commercial farming, and agriculture becomes the basis for security and employment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with Managing Director to fundraise for portfolio company
Develop and implement the company’s investor relations plan
Pitch Nigeria’s first social impact bond to new investors both nationally and internationally
Build, maintain and manage investor portfolio
Prepare quarterly investor statements highlighting financial and social impact
Serve as the key point of contact for the investment community
Oversee the production of annual reports
Organize conferences, road shows, earnings conference calls, and investor meetings
Provide feedback to management regarding the investment community’s perception of how the
company is being managed, and their view of its financial and impact results
Build and maintain relationship with bankers to manage organization’s accounts
Gathers and interprets financial data in order to assist in corporate financial decisions.
Preparing confidential memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS:
Bachelor degree specializing in Finance, Business Administration, Economics
At least 5 years of fundraising experience via the capital markets
Strong leadership and management skills
Proven financial, analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to interpret financial reports
Strong communication and business application skills
Excellent written and verbal skills, relationship-building skills in the investment community
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team
Proficiency in excel and Microsoft word tools
Strong and demonstrated passion for social development and impact investment
Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed
Strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multitask
Client facing
Fluency in English
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience.
All interested candidates send resume and cover letter to careers@doreopartners.com. Subject line:
Business Development Associate
TO APPLY
Applicants should send their Applications and CV’s to: careers@doreopartners.com Using the job title as the subject of the mail.
DUE DATE: 31 January, 2018
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