Networking: The CIBD will be responsible for networking with international ministries and movements that will benefit from our business development programs.

Project Development: The CIBD will be responsible to manage existing Business Development projects and to undertake the research and development of additional business and economic development projects that fall within AIMSí mobilization mandate.

International Travel: Take periodic trips, 3-5 per year, to AIMS events overseas for teaching, strategic planning and evaluating field projects relating to the goals of SDD and the business development function.

Provide monthly reports to the Director of Strategic Development. Outlining the status of existing projects and those under development.

Collaborate with Regional Directors and Strategy Coordinators on projects.

Represent AIMS at national and international missions conferences, consultations, and events relating to Business as Mission and business development, in order to develop greater networking and information sharing within the global Christian community.

Raise funds for the business development budget including his or her own salary.

Proven leadership ability.

Some international experience.

Training or Experience in Business

The ability to think creatively (even entrepreneurially) in order to develop and implement holistic strategies and projects.

Good networking skills.

Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Good communications skills, written and orally.

Good personal administration skills

Good computer skills especially in word processing. Skills in PowerPoint and Excel preferred as well.

Reports to: The Director of Strategic Development

Positions reporting to this position: GA or Admin Assistant (as funded). Will also receive reports from international partners and regional coordinators of projects.