Business Development / Business Planning / Pitching Practitioner / Trainer

SRD Center is seeking qualified Business Development / Business Planning / Pitching Practitioner / Trainer to join a short-term consultancy assignment supporting agricultural micro and small enterprises, rural entrepreneurs, community-based organizations, and local communities in Jordan. The assignment aims to strengthen beneficiaries' capacities to establish, manage, expand and sustain viable agricultural and agri-business enterprises through practical business development support, training, coaching and follow-up. Tasks The Business Development Practitioner/Trainer will support beneficiaries to develop viable business models, improve business management practices and prepare practical business plans and business pitches.

Key responsibilities include:

- Design and facilitate business development training sessions. - Conduct or contribute to business needs and skills-gap assessments.

- Train beneficiaries on:

- business model development; - entrepreneurship; - financial planning and budgeting; - costing and pricing; - record keeping; - risk management; - basic business sustainability. - Support beneficiaries to prepare and/or refine practical and bankable business plans. - Support the preparation of realistic financial projections. - Assist beneficiaries in identifying business risks and appropriate mitigation measures. - Support enterprises to identify appropriate markets, customers and value propositions. - Develop practical business planning tools and templates. - Design and deliver business pitching preparation workshops.

- Coach beneficiaries on:

- presentation techniques; - value proposition development; - communication; - business storytelling; and - responding to questions from selection or investment panels. - Prepare beneficiaries for business pitching events. - Support the organization and facilitation of pitching sessions/events. - Coordinate closely with packaging/marketing and mentoring specialists. - Conduct individual business advisory sessions where required. - Contribute to pre/post training evaluations and acquired-skills assessments. - Participate in field monitoring and follow-up. - Contribute to progress reports and the final assignment report. These responsibilities directly reflect the ToR's areas covering business development training, business plan development and business pitching support. Qualifications - Advanced university degree, preferably in Business Administration, Business Development, Agribusiness, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, Finance or a related field. - Demonstrated professional experience in business development services for SMEs, micro-enterprises or start-ups. - Strong experience in business plan and/or business model development. - Demonstrated experience supporting entrepreneurs with financial planning, costing and pricing. - Experience facilitating entrepreneurship or business-management training. - Demonstrated experience in business pitching preparation and facilitation.

- Experience providing support to:

- agricultural SMEs; - rural entrepreneurs; - smallholder farmers; - community-based organizations; and/or - cooperatives is highly desirable. - Experience working with grant-supported start-ups or income-generating activities is an advantage. - Strong facilitation, coaching and presentation skills. - Strong analytical and report-writing skills. - Ability to translate business concepts into simple, practical tools suitable for small and emerging businesses. - Ability and willingness to travel to Balqa, Ajloun and Jerash. - Fluency in Arabic is required for beneficiary-facing activities. - Good command of English is desirable. How to apply Interested candidates should complete the following short online application form: Applicants should clearly indicate the position for which they are applying and provide information on their relevant qualifications and professional experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps and additional information. SRD Center encourages applications from qualified professionals with demonstrated practical experience working with SMEs, entrepreneurs, agricultural businesses and community-based organizations. Please note: This is a short-term consultancy opportunity requiring availability during the anticipated implementation period and willingness to undertake field assignments in Balqa, Ajloun and Jerash Governorates, Jordan.