The essentials: OFEC Foundation is seeking a Business Development Services (BDS) Specialist to support the implementation of the project «Integrated Model for Income Diversification and Strengthening of Agricultural Value Chains», in the districts of Namacurra and Nicoadala, Zambézia.

The application deadline is October 16, 2026, and submissions must be sent by email to rh@ofec.org.mz, with the subject line «Application — BDS Specialist — Zambézia».

OFEC will develop and sustain an inclusive, market-oriented, and financially sustainable business model for smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and aggregators in the rice, maize, and bean value chains. The objective is to help these value chains diversify income and strengthen economic resilience.

The intervention covers value chain diagnostics, business model development, capacity building and technical assistance, market linkages, partnership development, and organizing two rural trade fairs. Your position reports to the project Team Leader and focuses on strengthening the entrepreneurial, financial, and management capacities of the beneficiaries.

Your core responsibilities are divided into four main areas. First, diagnosing the entrepreneurial capabilities of beneficiaries, identifying business needs and opportunities, supporting the development of simplified business plans, and providing technical assistance in business management. You will monitor businesses both individually and in groups.

Second, developing training content in entrepreneurship, business management, and financial literacy, conducting capacity-building sessions, and supporting beneficiaries in defining costs, prices, revenues, and margins, preparing simplified budgets and cash flows, and promoting sound financial management practices.

Third, identifying commercial opportunities, facilitating linkages between beneficiaries, buyers, input suppliers, financial institutions, and service providers, supporting the preparation and negotiation of commercial agreements, and contributing to the organization of the two rural trade fairs. Your role also includes supporting youth and women entrepreneurs in developing and expanding their economic activities.

Fourth, monitoring the development of supported businesses, identifying business constraints and proposing corrective measures, monitoring the implementation of business plans, supporting data collection on project indicators, and preparing activity, technical assistance, and monitoring reports.

Expected deliverables include the diagnostic of beneficiaries' business needs, the BDS capacity-building plan, training materials, simplified business plans, session logs, financial management tools, mapping of service providers and potential partners, records of commercial linkages, and contributions to the two trade fairs and the final project report.

Regarding the profile, OFEC requires a Bachelor's degree in Management, Economics, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, or a related field, and at least three years of professional experience in business development, BDS, entrepreneurship, MSMEs, or related areas.

Proven experience in capacity building and technical assistance for micro and small enterprises, developing business plans, financial management and financial literacy, market development, and linking businesses to buyers is valued. Experience working with youth, women, and rural entrepreneurs is an advantage, as is knowledge of the business and economic context of Mozambique. Fluency in Portuguese is required; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

Applications must be submitted by email to rh@ofec.org.mz, with the subject line «Application — BDS Specialist — Zambézia». The submission must include a cover letter addressed to the Foundation's Board of Directors, an updated CV with contact information for at least two professional references, a copy of the academic degree certificate, a copy of an identity document, relevant training certificates, and proof of experience, where available.

The deadline is October 16, 2026, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection process is conducted by the OFEC Foundation. On Inademy, your profile is free, and you receive new job alerts via email and WhatsApp.

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Bachelor's degree in Management, Economics, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, or a related field;
Minimum of 3 years of experience in business development, BDS, entrepreneurship, MSMEs, or related areas;
Proven experience in capacity building and technical assistance for micro and small enterprises;
Experience in developing business plans;
Knowledge of financial management and financial literacy;
Experience in market development and linking businesses to buyers;
Experience working with youth, women, and rural entrepreneurs (advantage);
Experience working with producer organizations, cooperatives, or associations (advantage);
Knowledge of the business and economic context of Mozambique;
Ability to facilitate participatory training sessions;
Fluency in Portuguese; local languages are an advantage;
Results-oriented and strong teamwork skills.

Business Development Specialist — OFEC Moçambique (Zambézia)

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