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Business Development
Title: Business Development Representative
Full Time Job
Location: Africa
THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE ARE AS
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Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
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Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
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Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
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Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
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Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
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Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
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Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
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Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
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Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople
KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
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Motivated by continuous learning and committed to continuous development
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Highly proactive and love taking initiative
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Collaboration Skills
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Communication & Interpersonal Skills
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Negotiation & Persuasion skills
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Business Intelligence
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creative and innovative
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Research & Strategy
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
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Minimum 4 years of Business development/sales/maketing experience with project coordination/management duties.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any of the following fields: University degree in International Business, Management, Finance, or other relevant fields with a
minimum of 3 years working experience in business development Field or Master's degree with 1 year of experience in business development field.
Communication's Specialist
Title: Communications Specialist
Full Time Job
Location: Kigali - Rwanda
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THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST ARE AS
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Develop an effective High Commission's communication strategy with a particular focus on digital communication strategy; which enhances WAC's image and adds value to the firm’s activities;
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Manage and update the WAC's website and all digital platforms and create appropriate content to increase interactions and engagement;
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Draft press releases and oversee the production of other creative materials as needed (research papers, articles and newsletters...):
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Draft the company’s pitch:
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Propose/draft oped/editorial responses when necessary:
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Prepare communications briefs for the firm:
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Answer/advise on questions about WAC from specific stakeholders and the public:
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Proofread a variety of documents including speeches, press releases, web content, presentations, letters, and other materials written by senior staff;
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Create and maintain relationships with media as well as ensure WAC's media contact is updated;
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Arrange interviews and media coverage for WAC and relevant event/staff
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Accompany senior officials and visiting senior officials on media engagements and providing briefing and support as required;
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Handle all media enquiries;
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Create and maintain relationships with individuals, groups, and organizations whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy and communication objectives;
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Develop and maintain a database of audio-visual content to use on different events and issues.
KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
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Proficiency in social media management and content creation for multi-media platforms:
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Conversant with photography and internet aided-research;
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Skills in graphic design (e.g.,Adobe Creative Suite) or video production is an added advantage;
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Experience in communications or media related fields, and with a variety of Partners both national and international;
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Comprehensive knowledge of WAC’s services; policies laws, regulations and procedures is a plus;
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Ability to work independently and without close supervision;
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Excellent interpersonal skills:
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Decision making skills;
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Time management skills;
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Organizational, planning and coordination skills;
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Analytical and critical thinking capabilities
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
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Minimum 3 years of communication and/or media experience with events coordination/management duties.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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Any of the following fields: University degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, or other relevant fields with a
minimum of 3 years working experience in communications field or Master's degree with
1 year of experience in communications field.