Business Consultant

About MEII:

Middle East Investment Initiative “MEII” is an international organization that leverages public and private resources to deliver finance and technical assistance programs to stimulate Micro, small and medium sized businesses (MSMEs) sustainable economic activity in MENA region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In order to support our growing activities, we are looking for a highly motivated Business Advisor who will work closely with MEII team under the overall supervision of the Programs Manager.

The Business Advisor will be responsible for a diverse range of specific tasks which include among others:

• Support a portfolio of MSEs through Advisory services:
• To select and adopt an ERP or accounting software,
• Enhance his business management skills,
• Develop financial projections; a financial strategy,
• Assist the MSE with the loan application process, when there is a need,
• Visit the MSE, on a quarterly basis, to review and explain the financial reports and to follow up on financial strategy,
• Develop and manage relationships with numerous stakeholders, Accounting software providers, Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE), Chambers of commerce, and other entities and individuals.
• Market, promote and support the matchmaking platform Tamweeli platform (tamweeli.jo/منصة-تمويلي/) and Financial literacy trainings (Tamweeli Academy) among MSMEs.
• Execute marketing and commercial initiatives and make best effort to sustain the activity and realize required KPIs.
• Participate to various activities and execute periodic or ad-hoc tasks related to others pillars of the organization.
• Any other task seen appropriate by the project manager.

Eligibility Criteria:

• University degree with Accounting and Finance background;
• 3-5 years of experience in MSME accounting and development;
• Knowledge of credit analysis, financial analysis;
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills particularly in Excel;
• Strong experience with MIS, ERP and accounting softwares
• Strong teamwork, written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven B2B commercial and communication skills in negotiating, presenting and retaining customers;
• Excellent writing and reporting skills in English.