Business Plan Expert for Social Enterprise

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In brief:

Who is NAHNOO?

NAHNOO is a Lebanese registered Non-Governmental Organization working since 2009 as a research and advocacy platform for participatory policymaking, towards an inclusive society in Lebanon. The NGO rallies volunteers across Lebanon and through multidisciplinary and participatory research, capacity-building workshops, and grassroots activities, we provide a platform for youth and professionals to lead the planning and implementation of advocacy campaigns and gain the skills needed to impact policy-making at the local and national levels. Further info: www.nahnoo.org

What do we wish to achieve?

In the framework of NAHNOO’s financial sustainability strategy, the NGO is seeking to commission an expert to formalize the business model and develop the business plan of a social enterprise we are looking to create in order to diversify our resources and secure our sustainability on the long run.  

We decided to direct our social business vision towards an agro-ecological & potentially touristic model in a specific space (land) that we believe would generate revenue smartly while partnering with the local community and authorities and contributing to catering to the local community and wider population’s needs and boosting the country’s economy on a local level.

What is required from the expert consultant?

The key responsibilities the expert will handle are to:

1) Evaluate the assets of the space, assess its potential for a social enterprise and develop the concept of the enterprise with NAHNOO

2) Translate the concept in a formalized Business Model

3) Produce a comprehensive Business Plan in order to activate the social enterprise project

The expert will work hand in hand with NAHNOO to take this opportunity and turn it into a successful venture that supports the NGO’s vision and mission.

Qualifications of Applicants:

• Must have a Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant area: Business Administration, Business Development, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Project Consulting, Fundraising Management etc
• Proven experience of over 10 years in the relevant domains: social entrepreneurship, eco-tourism, development planning…
• Demonstrated strong portfolio (track record) especially with civil society organization and social enterprises
• Must be fluent in written and spoken Arabic and English