Palo Seco Agricultural Enterprises Limited (PSAEL)
Pointe--Pierre
Job Description
The Business Development Officer is responsible for identifying, researching, analyzing and facilitating the implementation of new businesses in alliance with PSAELs Strategic Plan.  The incumbent will also participate in the implementation of the strategic business plan and the establishment of strategic partnerships where appropriate.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Participates in the development and preparation of the Companys Strategic Business Plan.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Develops strategies and work plans in keeping with the Strategic Plan, in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, Managers and Key Stakeholders.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Provides business intelligence, including benchmarking studies, industry best practices, new and emerging trends so as to improve overall business performance, and identifies prospects and opportunities for the Company at the Regional level.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Participates in the evaluation of specific contracts to ensure the Company receives maximum benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Attends meetings with State Agencies and other organizations seeking to utilize the Companys services and participates in the negotiation of business arrangements with such Agencies.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Conducts feasibility studies for potential business ventures and projects, evaluates new business proposals and promotes Companys services.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Establishes and maintains effective business relationships with government agencies, Petrotrin and other key Stakeholders to facilitate achievement of Companys objectives.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Monitors and carries out variance analysis of the Companys overall programme of projects, providing recommendations to ensure the Companys goals and objectives are met or exceeded.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Regulations.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Performs any other duties as may be required to successfully achieve this job function.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
Key Competency
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Qualifications and Experience:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">A Degree in Management Studies/Marketing/Public Sector Management or related field.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;mso-bidi-font-family:Wingdings"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">At least five (5) years working experience at middle management level in a related capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Knowledge:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt left 306.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Knowledge of Negotiation Skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt left 306.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Knowledge of Legislation, Government Regulations and Professional Standards related to Contracts Administration.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt left 306.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Knowledge of Strategic Planning and Management.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt left 306.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Knowledge of Government Development Policies/Strategies.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt left 306.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="text-indent: -18pt; letter-spacing: 0.4px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp;</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="text-indent: -18pt; letter-spacing: 0.4px; font-size: 11pt;">Knowledge of Government Policies with lending agencies such as NEDCO, SBDC etc.</span></p><p class="MsoSubtitle" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt left 306.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt left 306.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment practices and procedures.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt left 306.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Knowledge of Human Resource Management principles and practices.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle" style="margin-left:18.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent: -18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 18.0pt left 306.0pt"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new="" roman";"="">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Knowledge of relevant computer productivity tools.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>