Job Description

The Centre for Business Development (CBD) is a business/ investment Think-Tank for the University. The aim of CBD is to spur the growth and success of business startups through the provision of resources such as Technical Consultancy Services, Entrepreneurship Skills Development, Links to Institutional Support Systems, Market Integration Support in Coaching and Mentoring and thus help reduce youth unemployment in Ghana. The activities of the CBD include Business Plan Development, Business Communication, Corporate Governance, Ideas Development, Creativity and Innovation Management and Product Development among others. The CBD has been awarded a contract worth $500,000 by the World Bank through the Ministry of Communication, under the eTransform Project, to establish the KUMASI INNOVATION HUB (KI-Hub) within the middle-belt of Ghana to serve start-ups in the digital space. The Project is expected to establish itself as an Innovation Hub by expanding its capacity in the area of walk-in Maker's Space where people can spend time on idea development up to/prototype stage. In order to deliver on this mandate, KI-Hub wishes to apply part of its funding for the recruitment of staff into the above portfolio: 

Terms Of Appointment 

• The Appointment shall be on full-time basis. 
• Salary and fringe benefits attached to the post are attractive . 

Required Skills or Experience

• Master in Business Administration or any other related area with 5 years' experience in a similar position. 
• The person must have a background in Marketing, Project Management, Enterprise Development, Operations of NGOs or 
• Social Enterprise Management.
• He/She must also be able to appraise grant and recover loans, write business plans and project reports.
• Ability to source for funds/sponsorship will be an added advantage.