Business Development Manager

Requirements

• The Business Development Manager should have At least 6 years’ experience in a similar role or senior management role with similar responsibilities. Candidates should articulate their achievements or contributions.
  
• Current knowledge of the strategic priorities and programs of Government as well as that of development partners.
  
• Hands on experience with logic models in development programs (theories of change, logical frameworks, results frameworks).
  
• Analytical skills, with practical experience in data-based decision-making. The ability to understand and use analytical models and indicators is essential e.g., root-cause/problem tree analyses, cost-benefit analysis, risk analysis, chances for success, etc.
  
• Should have accomplished technical writing and editing skills.
  
• The ideal candidate should be ICT savvy. Skills in online collaboration and development of products using MS Office (notably PowerPoint, word and excel) are essential.
  
• Experience in networking, representation, and strategic relationships management
  
• Conceptual abilities, strategic thinking, and analytical writing skills.
  
• Experience in successful USAID grant is an added advantage
  
• Post Graduate training e.g., master’s degree in business management, Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, Social Sciences, etc.) from a recognized university.
  
• Technical training in any of the fields related to FH program priorities (Asset Creation, Productive learning, Physical and Mental Wellbeing) is an added advantage.
  
• Leadership and interpersonal skills and proven experience influencing others without necessarily directly managing them
  

• As the Business Development Manager, your overall responsibilities will be
  
• Strategic Planning and Positioning (30%)
  
• New Business Development (with new and existing donors): 30%
  
• Proposal Coordination and development: 30%
  
• Crosscutting roles (10%)