Job Vacancy: Business Development Officer (BDO)

Caritas Kigoma Diocese, a Catholic charitable organization operating under the Catholic Diocese of Kigoma, is seeking a qualified and motivated Tanzanian to fill a vacant position in the Kigoma Region. The organization coordinates humanitarian, developmental, and social services, with a focus on food security, livelihoods, health, and emergency relief.

Position Overview

Position Title: Business Development Officer-BDO (1 Post)
Position Category: Technical / Field Operations
Department/Team: Economic Development & Food Security (EDFS)
Duty Station: Kigoma Region
Reporting To: Project Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

A. Enterprise Development & Business Support

Identify, mobilize, and support youth, women, and farmer groups to develop viable agribusiness and non-farm enterprises.
Provide hands-on coaching on business planning, costing, pricing, and profitability analysis.
Support entrepreneurs to improve production, value addition, and quality standards.
Facilitate the development of bankable business plans aligned with financing requirements.
Provide continuous mentorship to ensure enterprise growth and sustainability.

B. Blended Finance & Loan Facilitation (VFT Focus)

Support entrepreneurs and producer groups to access loans through VisionFund Tanzania (VFT) and other financial service providers.
Screen and prepare potential borrowers to meet loan eligibility criteria (documentation, records, business viability).
Facilitate loan application processes, including documentation, submission, and follow-up.
Provide pre-loan and post-loan support, including financial literacy and repayment planning.
Monitor loan utilization and strengthen linkages between savings groups (VSLA/IR-CMGs) and formal financial institutions.

C. Market Linkages & Field Operations

Identify and establish linkages between producers and buyers, aggregators, and off-takers.
Facilitate collective marketing and aggregation models to improve bargaining power.
Coordinate field-level activities, including training, coaching, and financial inclusion campaigns.
Track performance of supported enterprises (income, growth, job creation) using digital tools like Kobo.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Experience: * Minimum 2 years of experience in business development, agribusiness, or financial inclusion programs.
- Proven experience working with MSMEs, farmer groups, or youth enterprises.
- Experience in facilitating access to finance, preferably with microfinance institutions.
Technical Skills: * Strong understanding of value chain development and market systems.
- Knowledge of financial products, loan processes, and business analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital data collection tools.
Core Competencies: Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to work independently in rural settings.
Language: Fluency in Swahili and working knowledge of English.

General Conditions

All applicants must be Tanzanian citizens.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Qualified women and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and will be given priority.

Mode of Application

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

Application letter
Updated and detailed CV with reliable contacts
Copies of academic and professional certificates

Applications should be addressed to:

The Executive Director,

Caritas Kigoma Diocese,

P.O. Box 661,

Kigoma, Tanzania.

Email: info@caritaskgm.org

Application Deadline:

Applications must be received no later than April 9, 2026.

Inquiries:

For any inquiry, please dial +255 782 225 699 or email director@caritaskgm.org.

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