Business Development Analyst at Babban Gona

About the Position:

The Business Development Analyst position is an entry level position for an intellectually curious and hardworking individual seeking an opportunity in a fast paced internationally recognized social enterprise. The selected individual will be exposed to the entire business, ranging from operations to fundraising, with the opportunity to work directly with recognized leaders in the agricultural industry.

Apply today, and join us as we transform Nigeria into a country in which 1 million small holder farmers by 2025 are able to transition from subsistence farming to commercial farming, and agriculture becomes the basis for security and employment.

Position Details:

Responsibilities:  

• Searching for relevant grant funding opportunities
• Writing concept notes and proposals for grant funding
• Writing relevant reports and updates for new and existing grants
• Performing analyses on excel
• Monitoring and coordinating grant activities
• Liaising with operations team to produce quarterly grant reports
• Coordinating meetings, conference calls and visits
• Providing regular updates to supervisor
• Participating in meetings and contribute to strategic decisions
• Participating in conferences and workshops
• Travelling across Nigeria to observe field operations
• Supporting Business Development, Investor Relation teams, and other teams as required

Qualifications & Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
• 2-3 years’ work experience (including internships)
• Curiousness and a positive attitude towards work
• Ability to relate with people from different backgrounds
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Strong communicator
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
• Proven interest and passion for in Agriculture and Social Development
• Willingness to travel in Nigeria and across Africa if required