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| BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER |
| WWF Zambia |
Advert
Posted 2018-09-27 01:41:42
WWF-World Wide Fund for Nature is
the world’s largest independent conservation organization, with close to five
million supporters and a network active in more than 100 countries on five
continents. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural
environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
by conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of
renewable natural resources is sustainable and promoting the reduction of
pollution and wasteful consumption.
WWF Zambia seeks to recruit
proficient, energetic and motivated individuals to be part of the team in the
following role:
Business Development Officer –
Bee Keeping Project (6 months)
The suitable candidate will be
responsible for;
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Establish relationships with
possible ‘honey-houses’ for honey processing and possible export channels
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Familiarize with legislation and
regulations regarding honey exports from Zambia to UK (EU market) and develop
community practices that deliver compliance to the regulations.
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Establish and deliver 6 month
action plan for ZYCALA honey activity.
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Work with ZYCALA youth to
building capacity in beekeeping and honey production
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Plan hive construction and
beekeeping trainings
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Work with expert consultant to
deliver hive construction and beekeeping trainings
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Oversee the construction of up to
150 hives
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Liaise with Gaia Education and
international buyer regarding the sale of honey
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Establish export channels for the
honey
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Develop a detailed community
centered business plan for international export of honey from ZYCALA site
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Facilitate visits from Gaia
Education and the buyer
Qualification
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University degree in any related
field
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Able to develop Business Plan
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Ability to organize communities
into business entities
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Field work experience in linking
community enterprises with markets
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Marketing and business experience
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Fair Understanding of export
business rules for honey
How to apply?
Email a cover
letter and Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating the position applied for
to wwfcareers@wwfzam.org. Kindly
note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for applications: 1st October
2018.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to having a
diverse workforce.
