Business Development Assistant

Vacancy Call for Business Development Assistant-SOCHAI 

The Social Changemakers and Innovators (SOCHAI) is a youth led non-profit organization, formed in 2017 to improve overall health, nutrition and socio-economic status of people, particularly women, children and girls through education, innovation and entrepreneurship at grass-root level. 

SOCHAI implements community based learning programs led by youth in partnership with local governments that are contributing to accelerating the progress in the SDGs 2 – Zero Hunger, 3 – Good Health and Wellbeing, 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation and 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth. SOCHAI also focuses on product and business development that aligns with our vision and values for organizational sustainability and impact. 

SOCHAI is looking for a Business Development Assistant to work in its social business side which implements overall product development strategies as well as skills and livelihood programs for revenue generation, sustainability and impact.

The responsibility of Business Development Assistant includes:

3.1  Project Management

• Support in setting up tele counseling service
• Work with media team for building social media presence of existing products
• Coordinate in logistics management during events and programs 
• Assist the Business Development Manager (BDM) in specified project and business related operations as per request
• Participate and assist in developing innovative products and interventions 
• Support in livelihood, entrepreneurship development, micro-enterprise related interventions in the project area
• Monitor the appropriate use of media and ecommerce platforms to update the business and programmatic activities 
• Assist in building, supporting and sustaining harmonious relationships with the partners, taking into consideration of SOCHAI’s partnership principles

3.2  Department management

• Support in strengthening product value chain including marketing, production, and sales of Nutribeads and Recycle bracelet 
• Support to innovate and develop urban market-focused nutrition packages and wellness basket
• Participate in proper research and development related to the business aspect SOCHAI
• Explore
• Support to ensure the quality of the products as approved by the management and as required by the stakeholders
• Support in defining, sharing and monitoring the key indicators for measuring the progress 
• Build and sustain relationships with the customer, vendors & suppliers of the department
• Keep updated the stock count of the inventory
• Maintain proper communication channels with the vendors and suppliers of SOCHAI
• Inspect and maintain the re-order level of the inventory of SOCHAI.
• Maintain proper inventory data in the specified format.
• Explore vendor and supplier options with critical analysis of cost.
• Explore opportunities to set up physical stalls at various events for brand awareness and sales of SOCHAI’s products
• Explore additional marketing opportunities for SOCHAI’s products 
• Identify and track relevant and upcoming funding and collaboration opportunities

3.3  Organizational Development and Team Tasks 

• Ensure proper branding of the SOCHAI’s products.
• Facilitate delivery and pick-up of SOCHAI’s products and payments.
• Participate and provide creative ideas in ways of marketing SOCHAI’s products.
• Facilitate meetings and discussions for coming up with innovative ideas as a team
• Facilitate Finance & Admin Officer in maintaining proper financial data related to the business department. 

Reports to: Business Development Manager

Duration: 12 Months with possibility of extension

Expected starting Date: 1st April-30th May 2022

Duty Station: Kathmandu

Salary: As per SOCHAI’s HR policy

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in bachelor’s in business administration, business studies subject with 1 year of experience; (Final years student with proven experience will be considered)
• Prior experience of grant management in any development sector (Preferable)
• Excellent language skills in English and Nepali
• Proficient in any accounting software
• Experience of working with youth organization or a youth targeted NGO will be a plus;

Competencies

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals and ensure the branding guidelines of SOCHAI is strictly adhered to. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with the final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect one's own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. 
• Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Application Process

If you meet all the criteria mentioned in the Job Description, please send us your CV along with a cover letter to sochai.yfn@gmail.com 

All shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview round. Due to high number of applicants individual feedback request will not be entertained.