Role description 

• The role requires that the business development officer has strong business acumen as well as demonstrates excellent management, communication, and analytical skills.
• You will be expected to bring in clients, identify and develop business opportunities, and provide technical direction in increasing the company’s bottom line.
• We are looking for a forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes viable and impactful solutions. 

Responsibilities 

• Conduct research on international and local websites and databases to support data analysis and proposal report development
• Prepare project feasibility plans, and perform go-or-no-go evaluations for RFP/RFQs
• Coordinate approvals for RFP response with senior management
• Support preparation of draft proposal documents
• Coordinate/drive timely proposal responses working with programs/project leads and relevant SMEs
• Support quality assurance activities for proposal response
• Monitor subscriptions on opportunity databases and communicate potential opportunities to BD Lead/Senior Management
• Track macro and micro trends on international development in key countries (East Africa, West Africa)

?Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications?and competencies?

• Bachelor’s degree (first-class?or second-class upper) in business management or administration, finance, accounting, marketing, or a related field is essential. A master’s degree in any of the above fields is desirable.
• Completion of National Youth Service with a Minimum of 2 years of progressive working experience
• Proficient in MS Office(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). 
• Able to utilize advanced search tools and databases
• Fluent in English; written and spoken
• Knowledgeable on macro trends in the international development space
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Able to work independently and/or as a part of a large team 
• Focused and have a demonstrated ability to successfully execute business strategies
• Results-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment