Business and Investment Officer at CERATH Development Organization

Duties and Responsibilities

The hired candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Collaborate with the project development team to identify and develop business/investment opportunities.
• Liaise with the project development team to create project budgets. 
• Develop business and investment plans, including financial projections for projects.
• Undertake business and investment research, particularly in the agricultural and green economy sectors. 
• Present projects to potential investors/donors/financiers.
• Identify and assess project investment risk and propose mitigation measures. 
• Establish and maintain a strong relationship with partners in order to acquire investment opportunities.

Qualification Required & Experience

 Eligible candidates must have the following:

• Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration, Agribusiness, or relevant tertiary education in business and finance.
• Excellent skills and experience in developing business plans, particularly the financial component of business plans. 
• Excellent financial analytical skills (this is non-negotiable, and thus candidates without it will automatically be disqualified). 
• Proficiency in Excel, Tally, Quick Books, and other accounting software. At least 5 years of experience in the finance sector (excluding national service).
• Experience and interest in agriculture (related sector), and green economy.
• Mastery in the use of Microsoft Office suite and other related software/applications. 
• Fluency in English language, with strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to take initiative and work with limited supervision.
• Experience and the ability to work in a team.

Status of Employment

• Full-time, subject to yearly renewal, based on the excellent performance of the candidate. 
• Work Location
• CERATH Development Organisation, Westlands, Greater Accra.