Business Development Specialist

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Economics, Development Studies, Public Administration, Project Management, International Development, Marketing, or a related field; a Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
Professional certification in Business Development, Project Management, Resource Mobilization, Grant Management, Proposal Development, or Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in business development, resource mobilization, partnership development, grant acquisition, or programme development, including at least three (3) years in a senior or strategic role.
Proven track record in securing donor funding, developing high-quality proposals, building strategic partnerships, and leading organizational growth initiatives.
Strong knowledge of project design, results-based management, budgeting, donor compliance, partnership negotiation, and international donor funding mechanisms.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and proposal, budgeting, and project management tools; experience in governance, accountability, or development programmes is an added advantage.
Core Competencies

Strategic business development and resource mobilization.
Proposal writing, grant acquisition, and donor relationship management.
Partnership building, networking, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
Programme design, project planning, budgeting, and results-based management.
Strong analytical, research, communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
Leadership, coordination, project management, and organizational skills.
Innovation, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and sound decision-making.
High standards of integrity, professionalism, accountability, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver measurable organizational growth and impact.