Prerona
Empowering Opportunity for Women: Lead Business Development Officer at PRERONA
Satkhira
Deadline: 2025-09-08
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: Prerona
Location: Satkhira
Type: FullTime
Salary: Tk. 44400 - 44400 (Monthly)
Posted: 2025-08-28
Experience: 5 Years
Education Requirements
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or related field
Job Responsibilities
- Developing project implementation strategies and preparing detailed implementation plan (DIP) as per project proposal.
- Ensure timely and proper implementation of project activities aligned with project goal and objectives.
- Identify potential women based on project requirements for climate-resilient and sustainable livelihoods focused business promotion.
- Design and implement business development plan and strategies that support climate-resilient and sustainable livelihoods for women in coastal communities.
- Facilitate to vulnerable women for entrepreneurship development through IGA support.
- Scaling of income-generating activities, including training programs tailored for women’s entrepreneurship.
- Foster partnerships with local, regional, and national stakeholders, including NGOs, government bodies, and private sector partners for women lead business promotion.
- Conduct market assessment to identify potential business opportunities and challenges in the coastal regions.
- Develop strategic business plans for enhancing women's access to finance and market linkages.
- Organize networking events and business expos to showcase women's products and services.
- Facilitate community feedback mechanisms to ensure project alignment with local needs and priorities.
- Lead awareness to educate vulnerable women on sustainable business practices and climate-smart solutions.
- Advocacy meeting, fair with GO, LG, NOGOS, Community etc.
- Provide mentorship and leadership to local women’s groups to build capacity and promote financial independence.
- Facilitate and participate meeting, learning sessions, training, workshop, seminar etc. as per need.
- Facilitate to develop robust supply chain and product promotion.
- Ensure gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) issues to implement project activities.
- Continue project documents study and ensure results focused events management.
- Prepare project plans and reports as per requirements.
Required Skills
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership & report writing.
- Familiarity with climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, and rural community engagement is highly desirable.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of cultural sensitivity and understanding of community dynamics in coastal regions.
- Proficiency in Bangla and English, both spoken and written.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
Job Description
Join PRERONA for a Transformative Role! We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Women Lead Business Development Officer to spearhead our impactful project aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of women in the coastal regions of Bangladesh. This project, supported by Welthungerhilfe-Germany and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), addresses critical issues such as economic challenges and food security in the coastal district of Satkhira. As our Women Lead Business Development Officer, you will play a vital role in implementing strategies that promote opportunities for women in areas primarily affected by climate change. If you have the drive to create positive change in women's lives and have relevant experience, we encourage you to apply! Develop strategies and detailed implementation plans to achieve project goals. Ensure timely execution of project activities aligned with objectives. Identify and promote businesses led by women for sustainable livelihoods. Facilitate entrepreneurship development through various support mechanisms. Build partnerships with stakeholders including NGOs and government bodies. Conduct market assessments to identify opportunities for women. Advocate for women’s business promotion and sustainability. Mentor and lead women’s groups to empower them economically. Prepare comprehensive project reports and documentation. Eligibility Criteria: Education: A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 5 years in business development; preference for community-based and women-focused projects. Skills: Strong analytical abilities, excellent communication, leadership experience, and proficiency in both Bangla and English. Knowledge in climate resilience is a bonus. Women, disadvantaged individuals, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. This position offers you a chance to directly contribute to creating equitable opportunities for women while working in a supportive and inclusive team environment. Application Process: Please submit your application with a CV and cover letter addressing the Executive Director of PRERONA to preronaoffice@gmail.com. We are particularly eager to welcome applications from women candidates. Apply now and help us make a difference in the lives of marginalized women!