Recruitment of a Business Development Officer and Partnerships Douala – IECD Cameroun

Recruitment of a Business Development Officer and Partnerships Douala – IECD Cameroun The European Institute for Cooperation and Development (IECD) is a recognized association of public utility that intervenes in the fields of education, entrepreneurship and access to employment, particularly among vulnerable populations. The organization supports more than 30,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 projects in 18 countries. In Cameroon, IECD is involved in:

Education / Qualifications

Vocational training for young people. Support for entrepreneurship. Raising awareness of women’s empowerment. The development of solidarity selling devices. The post is mainly concerned with two initiatives: Transform Program: A program to support entrepreneurs in the agri-food sector, including coaching and support for business development. Sofrulecam – Les Potagers de Bafou: A social enterprise specialized in the marketing of fresh vegetable products to supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and individuals. Job description As part of the development of its activities in Cameroon, IECD is recruiting a Business Development and Partnerships Officer based in Douala. The selected candidate will have the mission to support the commercial growth of entrepreneurs accompanied by the organization, contribute to the development of Sofrulecam’s activities and strengthen IECD’s relations with economic and institutional actors.

Responsibilities

He will work under the responsibility of the Director of Delegation, in close collaboration with the Project Managers.

Main duties

• 1. Business support for Transform entrepreneurs Make commercial diagnoses with accompanied entrepreneurs. Define support plans adapted to the identified needs. Provide field coaching to improve business performance. Help entrepreneurs get to know their customers and markets better. Support the improvement of product positioning. Foster innovation, commercial visibility and referencing in supermarkets. Define SMART objectives and monitor their achievement. Implement performance indicators and monitoring reports. Contribute to the increase in turnover and sales volumes. Encourage the integration of social responsibility practices.
• 2. Commercial development of Sofrulecam – The Potagers of Bafou In collaboration with the Rural and Agricultural Entrepreneurship Project Manager and the Sales Administration team, the incumbent of the position must: Participate in the structuring of the commercial strategy. Contribute to the improvement of the business development model. Analyze market needs and growth opportunities. Match sales forecasts to supply capabilities. Identify new markets and business opportunities. Deploy prospecting actions to supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and individuals. Develop strategic business partnerships. Offer new offers that meet the expectations of customers. Participate in negotiations with strategic accounts.
• 3. Promotion of IECD programs and services Define a strategy of visibility of the proposed programs and courses. Design and deploy commercial communication media. Organize open days, forums, discovery workshops and animations. Build and update a database of prospects and entrepreneurs. Carry out direct prospecting activities. Organize presentation and diagnostic appointments. Contribute to the recruitment of new program beneficiaries and clients.
• 4. Development of institutional and economic partnerships Develop an approach strategy for local partners. Strengthen the IECD’s presence with economic and social actors. Identify companies, organizations and institutions that may support the programs. Develop and animate a network of local partners and relays. Participate in the search for financial and operational partnerships. Contribute to the formalization and monitoring of collaborations. Represent the organization at professional meetings and relevant events.

Candidate profile

Education and experience Be a graduate of a business or management school, or have equivalent higher education. Have at least 5 years of experience in business development in the service sector, ideally in training.

Experience

Have proven experience in commercial prospecting, client portfolio development or partnership management. Experience in entrepreneurship, agribusiness or the social economy is an asset. Technical skills Excellent mastery of commercial prospecting techniques. Good knowledge of customer development and retention methods. Ability to manage and facilitate a portfolio of clients and partners. Mastery of commercial negotiation techniques. Ability to define and follow quantitative and qualitative objectives. Ability to analyze a market and develop an operational action plan. Performance monitoring and reporting skills. Ability to work with multiple teams and interlocutors. The candidate will also have to adhere to the IECD values: a look at the person, the spirit of service and professional commitment. Working conditions and remuneration Contract: 1 year renewable fixed-term contract. Announced salary: Between 350,000 and 400,000 FCFA.

Location

Other information

Professional travel: Yaoundé and other areas of intervention. Posting: Early November 2026. Hierarchical manager: Director of Delegation. Collaboration: Project managers and operational teams.

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