Who we are
Advance Consulting is a business and investment advisory firm operating in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. We drive impact through private sector development with a focus on SMEs in the Agrifood, Renewable Energy and Circular Economy sectors.
By 2050, the number of people who live on our planet will have doubled. We believe that SMEs in Agrifood have a key role in feeding this population, as they hold critical positions along the value chains as producers, input suppliers, off-takers, processors, and distributors. SMEs in the renewable energy sector are pivotal in assuring that 900 million people, who currently do not have electricity, will gain access to affordable energy by 2030. At the same time, we need to transition to a Circular Economy as we cannot sustainably continue extracting the earth’s limited resources. We are contributing to these goals by facilitating private sector development of the Agrifood and Renewable Energy sectors of Africa, Asia and Latin America in an environmental-friendly, socially responsible and commercially sustainable way.
What we offer to our clients
We are active in this space since 1999. Our headquarters is in The Netherlands, and we also have offices in Kenya, Jordan and Burkina Faso. We are a team of 42 passionate consultants, and we work with associate experts in more than 60 countries. Our client offering includes:
Finance acquisition for SMEs by brokering loans, equity and grants from Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), Social Impact Investors and donor organizations.
Business development services for SMEs, including strategy development, market assessments, business plan development, technical feasibility studies, matchmaking, training on HR, financial and supply chain management, and implementation of accounting, Enterprise Resource Planning, ESG and Financial Management systems.
Management of private sector development projects with social, environmental and economic impact, including Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
Advisory services on private sector development for DFIs, Social Impact Investors, NGOs, donor organizations and governments. These services include proposal writing, execution of sector studies, strategy and policy development, development and evaluation of PPPs and private sector development projects, as well as training on private sector development.
Our office in Amman
In Jordan, we support the development of a sustainable and competitive agriculture sector through an increasing number of programs and partnerships. Amongst others, we aim to improve the income opportunities and longer-term resilience of horticulture smallholder farmers, cooperatives and SMEs in Jordan via tailor-made business development support. We also improve access to finance for SMEs and smallholder farmers by developing, piloting and scaling financial products in close collaboration with the Agricultural Credit Cooperative and mobile money platforms. In addition, we will develop viable business cases to improve product and service provision to smallholder farmers and SMEs.
About the position of Business Development Coordinator in Jordan
To meet the increasing demand for our advisory services in the Middle East region, we are growing our consultancy team. The job of a Business Development Coordinator at Advance Consulting is quite diverse. You will acquire projects through client engagement and proposal writing. You can also expect to work on both long-term projects and short-term assignments for a varied range of international clients such as companies, public and civil society organizations and governmental bodies. Some examples of assignments you may work on include:
Project design and proposal development for agricultural and/or renewable energy projects.
Business plan development and finance acquisition for agribusinesses aiming to start or expand operations to developing countries.
Carrying out market research, feasibility studies and value chain analyses.
Financial due diligences and environmental and social sustainability assessments.
Executing business process improvement trajectories for companies to improve their operations and management processes.
Build and manage the relationships with partners.
Acquiring new projects and bringing in new clients.
About you
As we strive to deliver excellence to our clients, we are looking for outstanding candidates. You may be just who we are looking for if you share our passion for vibrant, green, and inclusive SMEs and bring the following:
A university degree in business administration, finance, (international) business, economics, or another relevant discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Jordan or elsewhere in the Middle East.
Experience or affinity with agriculture and/or renewable energy is preferred.
Strong analytical and writing skills.
Exceptional spoken and written communication skills in English. Fluency in Arabic is a strong preference.
Ability to work well under pressure.
A sense of humour and a positive outlook on life and teamwork.
Do you meet most but not all of the above requirements? We strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and authentic work environment. So, if you are interested in this position but your curriculum vitae does not perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
What we offer
At Advance Consulting you will become part of a dynamic and unique international team. We offer you a competitive salary and a variety of additional benefits, such as travel allowance, health insurance, retirement benefits, travel insurance and an end-of-year bonus for high-performers. We also offer opportunities to learn and develop on the job, and we pride ourselves in offering a healthy work-life balance.
How to apply
Are you the top candidate that we are looking for? Please send your CV and motivation letter to Irma Verhoosel before 19 September 2023: [email protected]
Please note that only complete applications with a cover letter and CV will be considered.
Advance Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, physical abilities, and backgrounds to apply.
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