Business Development Assistant

ARE - Alliance for Rural Electrification

Brussels, Belgium

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE)?

Join us to make the clean energy transition happen in emerging markets!

ARE is recruiting a Business Development Assistant, starting in the end of October 2024 for a minimum duration of six months.

Our new Business Development Assistant, who will report to the Business and Market Development Officer, will play a pivotal role in implementing ARE's working programme, with a focus on implementation of country activities, trainings and engaging with ARE members.

What you will do

Project support (60%):

Support with capacity-building activities, such as organising masterclasses and investment trainings, from conceptualisation to implementation and reporting;
Assist in the organisation of business delegations and webinars;
Be a key player in organising and coordinating events like the Renewable Energy Access Days and Energy Access Investment Forums, involving liaising with speakers and programme implementation;
Support the Business Development team as needed, which may include developing the membership database, generating ideas, and drafting proposals.

Membership engagement (40%):

Identify and engage with potential new members who share our vision;
Support in the sales of sponsorship packages for ARE events and webinars;
Collaborate in enhancing membership satisfaction and ensuring the retention of existing ARE members;
Deliver membership services to existing members.

About you

You are interested in the topic and ready to learn about the challenges of the members;
You bring a proactive mindset and a can-do attitude to the table;
Attention to detail is your second nature;
You have the ability to take ownership of activities and projects, making things happen;
You can provide clear and concise deliverables even under time pressure;
You hold a higher education degree in business and economics, law, development, or related fields, or you have equivalent experience;
You have 0-3 years of experience in a similar role, or you're a passionate newcomer eager to make your mark;
You have the right to live and work in Belgium;
Your proficiency in both written and spoken French and English (native speaker or equivalent) is a must;
Knowledge of other languages, such as Portuguese and/or Spanish, is a valuable asset.

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