Business Development Specialist / STL at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Department: Program
Employment Status: Full Time (Project)
Report to (Supervisor): Project Director
Supervises: Office Assistants and Logistics Assistants

Position Background

• The Business Development Specialist/STL will lead in pursuit of donor resources, with particular emphasis on writing and copyediting proposals.
• In addition, he/she will help guide the efforts to produce clear, concise, and compelling proposal content.
• As the STL, he/she will be responsible for overseeing strategic and day-to-day implementation of the project and managing the state office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support proposal development activities with an emphasis on writing, editing, and formatting; development of cost applications; and coordinating and organizing the proposal process.
• Develop and update tools, templates, guidance, and processes that guide and steer the proposal writing process in an effective and efficient manner.
• Provide expertise in positioning, capture planning, bid analysis, and proposal preparation for specific opportunities.
• Lead the efficiency and management of Office Operations and timely delivery of programs support.
• Ensures compliance to all work ethics, resources management and provides exemplary leadership.
• Coordinate timely programs reporting working with officers and other program teams.
• Initiate, lead and follow up with relevant ministries and stakeholders in order to support sustainability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• MA or BSc in Pure or Social Sciences, Management or related field.
• At least 2-4 years of strong experience in INGO project management (Desirable).
• Highly experience in writing and editing project proposals.
• Creative, confident, and communicative team player who can work independently.
• Familiarity with USAID and other institutional donors, funding mechanisms, policies, procedures.
• Great communication and report writing skills.
• High level of computer literacy (primarily in Microsoft Office packages).
• Fluent in Local Hausa language and English.

Description of Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as per AIDIs – AUN salary scale.

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