Business Development Officer at Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited

Job Description

• We are looking for an exceptional Business Development Officer who will conduct and identify potential funding opportunities, including grants and philanthropy capital.
• The candidate will write compelling grant proposals, concept and idea notes, and funding applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential funding opportunities, including grants, sponsorship, and philanthropy capital
• Write compelling grant proposals, concept notes, and funding applications.
• Develop detailed budgets and financial justifications for grant applications.
• Maintain a database of funding organizations, deadlines, and submission requirements.
• Ensure compliance with donor guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Identify and engage potential partners, speakers, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand funding beyond grants (e.g. partnerships, social enterprise initiatives etc.)
• Leverage existing relationships and build new relationships with corporate sponsors, foundations and donors (multi-lateral and bi-lateral funders).
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop programs and initiatives that align with funding opportunities.
• Conduct market research to identify new funding trends and partnership opportunities
• Manage business development discussions with partner organizations

Minimum Required Skills & Experience

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Development Studies, Corporate Marketing and Communication.
• 7 years work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write proposals and deliver effective presentations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently as part of a team, with strong ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience analytical, problem solving and management skills