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Business Development Officer

Reporting to: Deputy Managing Director
Salary Range: 40,176
Closing date: May 28, 2026

Outline

To aid the economic development of the Islands by assisting the Deputy Managing Director to identify, develop, lead and co-ordinate key economic development projects with, and for, local businesses through the provision of sound business advice, access to finance and on-going management support with project delivery.

Responsibilites

1. To contribute to the design, development and implementation of FIDC’s Business plan taking account of corporate objectives.
2. To support the identification, development and appraisal of project proposals and monitor and evaluate projects supported by FIDC
3. To ensure appropriate financial and project management for assigned projects.
4. To provide sound business advice and support, proactively engage with clients and support them in accessing appropriate levels of financial support to develop their businesses, assessing and appraising applications for funding.
5. To support the development of national and international partnerships to share experience and best practice, develop new markets and exploit opportunities for the economic development for businesses located in the Falkland Islands.
6. Assist the Deputy Managing Director to develop, co-ordinate, manage and monitor business development policy and initiatives, covering enterprise awareness, business start-up, business development and growth and export development.
7. Assist the Deputy Managing Director develop a range of initiatives, based on robust analysis, which will provide business and growth opportunities within the Islands.
8. To assist in identifying and developing key opportunities to underpin business growth and investment in the Islands.
9. Support the Deputy Managing Director identify and cultivate partnership links with key agencies and individuals in the community, public, statutory and private sector in order to ensure a strategic and co-ordinated approach.
10. To support the delivery of the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme.
11. To draft reports, corporate briefings, policy responses and speeches for Board members and officers and prepare committee reports.
12. To represent FIDC as appropriate on any strategic groups, advisory committees etc as required.
13. To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of FIDC.
14. To undertake such relevant duties as may from time to time be required.

Additional Info

Job Descriptions and application forms can be downloaded or by contacting 27211, email sfaria@fidc.co.fk

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