The requirements for an individual or entity to qualify as a consultant with the Business Development Company (BDC) are as follows:

• JUNIOR CONSULTANT I- Click to view
  
  

  Minimum Qualifications:	Undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualifications in business management/administration/finance, or any other related discipline.
  Experience:	One (1) to five (5) years related experience.
  Skills:	Project Management certification from a recognized institution Client Relationship Management skills Consulting Delivery in either the private or public sector ­ locally Research skills Conducting risk assessments Developing feasibility studies, etc.
  Other:	Relevant software application skills Foreign Language skills Networking skills Excellent communication skills Knowledge of foreign policies & awareness of political developments

• JUNIOR CONSULTANT II - Click to view

  Minimum Qualifications:	Undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualifications in business management/administration/finance, or any other related discipline.
  Experience:	Six (6) to nine (9) years related experience.
  Skills:	Project Management certification from a recognized institution Client Relationship Management skills Consulting Delivery in either the private or public sector ­ locally Research skills Conducting risk assessments Developing feasibility studies, etc.
  Other:	Relevant software application skills Foreign Language skills Networking skills Excellent communication skills Knowledge of foreign policies & awareness of political developments

• SENIOR CONSULTANT - Click to view

  Minimum Qualifications:	Undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualifications in business management/administration/finance, or any other related discipline. Also, this person must be an expert in the respective field as evidenced by the number of years of successful consultancies.
  Experience:	Ten (10) years and over
  Skills:	Project Management certification from a recognized institution Client Relationship Management skills Consulting Delivery in either the private or public sector ­ locally Research skills Conducting risk assessments Developing feasibility studies, etc.
  Other:	Relevant software application skills Foreign Language skills Networking skills Excellent communication skills Knowledge of foreign policies & awareness of political developments

REGISTRATION SYSTEM

In order for an individual or entity to become registered as a consultant with the BDC, the following must be submitted:

• Completed Application Form
• Application Fee

Application Form:

This application form provides information about specific areas of expertise and knowledge that is used to identify appropriate consultants for each request received by the BDC. Application forms can be obtained at any office of the BDC or here: Application Form

Application Fee Structure:

Payment of application fees can be made at any office of the BDC.

Registration Process

Application forms can be hand-delivered or mailed to any office of the BDC. The BDC will then evaluate the application form and communicate via letter, confirmation of registration/non-registration to the individual/entity. The successful individual/entity will be asked to submit the relevant registration fee to complete the registration process. Registration would be valid for one (1) year after which consultants would be required to pay an annual fee of $100.00 to remain registered with the BDC.

CONSULTANCY AREAS

ADMINISTRATION /MANAGEMENT
• Corporate/Strategic Planning
• Feasibility Analysis
• Project Planning and Development
• Business Planning
• Project Implementation
• Project Monitoring and Evaluation
• Marketing
• Quality Management Systems
• Increasing Productivity/Competitiveness
• Operations/Production Management
• Contract Administration
• Process Mapping/Systems Analysis
• Organizational Development/Transformation
• Human Resource Management
• Business Training/Mentoring/Counseling
• Procurement/Supply Chain Management
• Occupational Safety & Health
• Auditing/Benchmarking
• Events Co-ordination/Conference Management
• Management Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Accounting

ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT
• Corporate Communications/
Public Relations
• Database Development and Management
• System Administration
• Records Management

ENGINEERING
• Civil
• Industrial
• Petroleum/Chemical
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Computer and Electronics

AGRICULTURE, FOOD & BEVERAGES
• Farm Management
• HACCP/Post Harvest Systems
• Food Processing
• Primary Food Crop Production Systems
• Primary Livestock Production Systems
• Aquaculture/Fish Farming Systems
• Fish Processing
• Pest and Disease Management
• Water Management

EDUCATION
• Curriculum Development
• Training of Trainers
• Training Administration/Co-ordination

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE) MANAGEMENT

OTHER SPECIALIZED SKILLS
• Manufacturing and marketing of metal products (metal processing and marketing)
• Manufacturing and marketing of textiles and garments
• Manufacturing and marketing of furniture and wood products
• Manufacture and market of plastic products
• Development and marketing of products and services for the hospitality/leisure industry