Business Development Specialist & Trainer (BMS)

Associates in Development (AiD) Pvt. Ltd. is an international consulting organization established in 1992 with its Head Office in Islamabad and affiliated offices in the UK and US. We provide high-quality development and management consulting services in:

• Engineering and Infrastructure
• Social Sectors
• Environment

Our clientele includes major multilateral and bilateral donors, public sector agencies, and global consulting firms. We operate across all provinces of Pakistan, AJK, and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Position Summary

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Business Development Specialist & Trainer (BMS) to support training design, delivery, and MSME capacity-building within the potato and citrus value chains.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements should send their updated CV and a brief cover letter to: careers@aid-asia.org

Application Deadline: Rolling basis – apply early for priority consideration.

Associates in Development (AiD) Pvt. Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, and differently-abled persons.

• Education: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Agriculture, or a related field. PhD preferred.
• Languages: Proficiency in English, Urdu, and Punjabi.
• General Experience: Minimum 5 years in business development, financial management, MSME training, or private sector development.
• Specific Experience: Demonstrated experience designing and delivering business management training for MSMEs (at least 5 assignments).
• Country Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant project work within Pakistan.
• Development Cooperation: Minimum 3 years of experience working with development cooperation agencies/projects.
• Technical Skills: Experience with digital learning tools, remote training platforms, and knowledge-sharing methodologies.
• Gender Integration: Demonstrated ability to integrate gender-sensitive approaches in training design and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Training Needs Assessment (TNA) for Business Management Skills (BMS).
• Develop curriculum and training modules tailored to MSMEs in key value chains.
• Design and facilitate training sessions on business planning, financial management, and MSME growth.
• Deliver hands-on training and workshops to MSME stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of digital learning video content.
• Conduct targeted research on MSMEs in potato and citrus value chains.
• Ensure gender-sensitive training methodologies and inclusive content.
• Support knowledge sharing through remote tools and digital platforms.