Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance and advisory services to startups and MSMEs to strengthen their business models and operations.

• Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in business skills, finance, marketing, and management.

• Design and implement capacity-building programs including training workshops, mentoring, and coaching on topics like business planning, financial management, and digital marketing.

• Support the preparation of feasibility studies, business plans, and financial models.

• Promote entrepreneurship among youth and women through targeted support initiatives.

• Contribute to policy dialogue and development to improve the local business ecosystem.

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of business support interventions and report on progress and outcomes.

• Prepare technical reports, case studies, and success stories.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• University educated.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in planning, management, and coordination.

• Proven experience in implementing projects. 
• Experience working in the humanitarian / development sector, able to perform and deliver in a timely manner.
• Knowledge and experience in working with UN agencies, International Organizations are an asset.
• Knowledge of climate change, environmental sustainability, and experience working with advocacy and/or education projects are strong assets. 
• Fluency in both English and Arabic. 

How To Apply

Please send the following in English to:  recruitment-iq@hrf.co.uk

• CV. (please mention in your CV or cover letter: titles, objectives, description, and duration of at least 2 similar projects that you were responsible for).
• Covering Letter indicating earliest date of availability.
• Details of 2 references.

Please put ‘Business Support Expert ’ in the email subject line. Note that due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve to close this advert before the confirmed closing date.