Business Development Assistant

Alliance for Rural Electrification is recruiting a Business Development Assistant, starting in the end of October 2024 for a minimum duration of six months.

What you will do:

1. Project support (60% )

• Support with capacity-building activities, such as organising masterclasses and investment trainings, from conceptualisation to implementation and reporting.
• Assist in the organisation of business delegations and webinars.
• Be a key player in organising and coordinating events like the Renewable Energy Access Days and Energy Access Investment Forums, involving liaising with speakers and programme implementation.
• Support the Business Development team as needed, which may include developing the membership database, generating ideas, and drafting proposals.

2. Membership engagement (40%)

• Identify and engage with potential new members who share our vision
• Support in the sales of sponsorship packages for ARE events and webinars
• Collaborate in enhancing membership satisfaction and ensuring the retention of existing ARE members.
• Deliver membership services to existing members.

About you:

• You are interested in the topic and ready to learn about the challenges of the members
• You bring a proactive mindset and a can-do attitude to the table.
• Attention to detail is your second nature.
• You have the ability to take ownership of activities and projects, making things happen.
• You can provide clear and concise deliverables even under time pressure.
• You hold a higher education degree in business and economics, law, development, or related fields, or you have equivalent experience.
• You have 0-3 years of experience in a similar role, or you’re a passionate newcomer eager to make your mark.
• You have the right to live and work in Belgium.
• Your proficiency in both written and spoken French and English (native speaker or equivalent) is a must.
• Knowledge of other languages, such as Portuguese and/or Spanish, is a valuable asset.

We offer:

• Full-time job with a professional immersion convention (“convention d’immersion professionnelle”)
• Perspective of internship renewal and after possibility of longer-term employment contract based on results delivered and overall development of the association
• International fast-paced work environment with offices in the heart of Europe
• The chance to make a meaningful impact by advancing renewable energy and energy access worldwide, particularly in emerging economies in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Collaboration with highly motivated colleagues in a dynamic, scale-up atmosphere.
• On-the-job training and a top-notch learning experience.

How to apply:

Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should address their application (CV + 1-page Cover Letter indicating earliest possible starting date) with the subject line “Application: Business Development Assistant – First Name + Last Name” to Olha Skrypa, ([email protected]) no later than 1st October 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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