• Application Deadline: Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Regional Business Development Lead


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Role Purpose

The Regional Business Development Lead will lead the identification, positioning for and pursuit of donor, trusts, foundations and corporate funding for TVET, Non-formal Education (NFE) and Arts in Sub-Saharan Africa in line with Regional, Country and Business Unit/ Sector priorities. The role holder will lead on relationships with key donors and partners in the sectors as well as assess the current market, identify market opportunities/needs and develop position plans in line with the country strategy using marketing insights to develop & deliver audience led BD strategy, priorities & plan.

Role specific knowledge and experience:

The main essential knowledge and experience points that we are looking for you to evidence are:

• Graduate degree in relevant field or work equivalent experience


• Strong background in winning client and partnership contracts exceeding £500k


• Demonstrable track record in successful proposal development and management


• Ability to identify opportunities, write technical bids for them and speak credibly to donors/clients

Desirable:

• Financial control or programme management qualifications

Role Specific Skills:

• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication skills


• Attention to details and processes


• Analytical skills & Financial literacy


• Negotiation skills


• Goal focused


• Eagerness to learn and ability to be flexible