Business Incubation Specialist

  • Posted on 24 May 2022

Job Description

Objective of the Programme

The Enterprise and Innovation Programme (EIP) is, funded by UK aid of the UK Government and implemented by DAI Europe in Tajikistan. The Business Innovation Centre “PEAK” within the framework of Enterprise and Innovation Programme has established itself in Tajikistan as a well-regarded business incubator and entrepreneurship support and innovation centre, delivering high quality and targeted business development programmes and services to entrepreneurs, start-ups and MSMEs on their growth journey.

The Enterprise and Innovation Programme (EIP) is looking forward to filling 3 vacant position described in detail below:

BUSINESS INCUBATION SPECIALIST

Scope of Position

EIP is looking for a person with that unique mix of business and education knowledge, leadership, charisma, fast-thinking, independence, risk aversion, and unrelenting attitude to successfully build most dynamic startup and entrepreneurial training programmes at PEAK Tajikistan. The Business Incubation Specialist will coordinate and manage ideation and pre-acceleration programmes and other entrepreneurial/business education trainings/events/activities within PEAK. His/her goal is to ensure the development of incubated ventures and participants through high-impact incubation programmes and other training events and activities at the PEAK Tajikistan BIC.

The incumbent is expected to exercise full compliance with FCDO and DAI rules and regulations. S/he will report directly to the EIP POD who oversees the Tajikistan programme activities and operations.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute strategy for outreach, hunting, attracting, and onboarding deserving and qualified innovative entrepreneurs, and start-ups.
  • Qualify and evaluate applicants for creativity, innovation, which can potentially be further enrolled to acceleration and investment stage.
  • Designing & managing PEAK’s Ideation and Incubation programmes.
  • Provide high-quality coaching and advisory support to business development Programme participants.
  • Provide continued strategic guidance to entrepreneurs in areas such as business modeling, sales, and marketing, financing, fundraising, overall strategy, operations etc.
  • Be the switchboard for PEAK ideation programme graduates to access relevant resources and support.
  • Provide support to PEAK’s programmes participants across ideation, acceleration, and scale-up stage.
  • Assist programme participants in formulation of business ideas and pitch deck.
  • Develop programme reports, including M&E data collection and conduction of pre- and post-tests for/from the incubation and pre-acceleration programmes.

Overall Requirements

Essential:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, and master’s degree strongly preferred in business administration/MBA, international business, economic development, education, and or relevant field.
  • At least 3-5 years’ experience working with entrepreneurs, start-ups, Innovation hubs/centers, incubator, or incubation consultancy.
  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate, build and maintain strong working relationships with start-ups, entrepreneurs, mentors, universities, business schools and research institutions.
  • Proficient in English, Tajik and Russian languages, spoken and written.

Desirable:

  • Good understanding of business development, marketing strategy and innovation.
  • Familiarity with a broad range of innovation approaches and methodologies.
  • Start-up experience and/or experience in business coaching and training including development of materials and toolkits.

    Duty Station

    EIP Office in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, with possible travel to other regions of Tajikistan.

    APPLICATIONS:

    Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit their resume and cover letter no later than 17:00 on June 08, 2022, to EnterpriseInnovationFacility_Tajikistan@dai.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

About the Organization

About DAI

DAI is an international development company. For more than 50 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries. Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

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