Job Description

Junior Enterprise Development Officer

Berendina is a group of companies consisting of Berendina Micro Investments Company Limited (BMIC) the first licensed microfinance company (LMFC) regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, under the Microfinance Act No 06 of 2016 and Berendina Development Services (Gte) Limited (BDS) a leading development organization. BMIC, operating in 13 districts with 35 branches and a client base of over 100,000, is looking for a suitable candidate for the above position.

Job Locations

• Trincomalee District - Thampabagama Branch
• Serunuwara Branch
• Anuradhapura District - Kahadagasdigiya Branch
• Jaffna District - Chunnakam Branch
• Nuwara Eliya District - Gampola Branch
• Batticaloa District - Chankalady Branch

Job Profile

BMIC's focus is not merely on providing credit to its clients but also ensuring the long-term sustainability of their business ventures by providing requisite skills of its target clientele through its Enterprise Development Services (EDS) initiative. Accordingly, BMIC engages in the provision of technical and business skill development training along with training programs to develop soft skills such as leadership, communication and positive thinking.

BMIC is among the very few organizations which provide such services to the rural communities and employ dedicated staff. EDS is operated as demand driven service and facilitated by inclusive approach which provides easy accessibility to its borrowers. Enterprise Development Officers are responsible for implementation of the EDS component of the BMIC at branch level.

Qualifications and Experiences

• Ideal candidate should be a Diploma holder preferably in Agriculture/Enterprise & Business Development related discipline or A/L qualifications with Business Studies & one-year experience in relevant field.
• Should be a person who wants to develop a career in Enterprise Development.
• Good command in English is an added qualification.
• Should have analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal relationships with stakeholders.
• Good knowledge in Microsoft applications (MS Word, Excel & Power Point).
• Should have valid motor bike riding license.
• Experience in Enterprise Development and Livelihood Development will be an added advantage.

An attractive remuneration package in par with the industry standards will be offered to the selected candidate. Berendina offers health insurance, EPF employer contribution of 15% & 3% ETP and special allowances. The organization also offers career development training opportunities locally and at times internationally.

Share your CV to careers@berendina.org indicating the position applied as the e-mail subject. The closing date for application is 07 days from the published date.

Contact Information

Head of HR, Administration & Corporate Image Building
Berendina Micro Investments Company Limited
No. 44/3 03^rd Floor, Narahenpita Road, Nawala
https://www.facebook.com/berendina.org
careers@berendina.org
http://www.berendina.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/berendina-group
Berendina is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualifying candidates to join us.

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