Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA)

Job Purpose

The District Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of interventions to promote MSMEs at the District level.

Position Overview

As a District Coordinator – Business Development Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within the district and overseeing GEA projects and programmes at the grassroots level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate overall implementation of GEA projects and programmes at the District level
• Assist MSMEs to complete application forms with correct details and ensure all prerequisite documents are provided
• Register MSMEs at the District level to build GEA's clientele and maintain records in a database for future programme implementation
• Conduct thorough due diligence and diagnostic reviews on MSMEs by validating business type, location, and other relevant details
• Ensure all GEA projects and programmes reach beneficiaries on a regular basis
• Assist MSMEs in organizing, compiling, and tracking their financial records
• Coordinate capacity-building activities for target groups at the district level
• Coordinate implementation of interventions to promote MSME access to markets, grants, and credit
• Assist MSMEs in registering and obtaining certificates from responsible regulatory bodies
• Identify appropriate e-commerce and social media platforms, set up accounts based on business needs, and monitor MSME activity to ensure accounts remain active
• Provide business counselling services and conduct needs assessments through surveys and interviews
• Conduct surveys and interviews with MSMEs to understand their business training needs
• Perform additional assignments as directed by management

Required Qualifications

• Minimum HND or First Degree in a related subject
• 2 years of relevant work experience

Location

Ho, Ghana