Business Development Officer at Solidaridad Eastern & Central Africa Expertise Centre (SECAEC)
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Drive revenue generation activity through business development efforts with donors or partners.
- Identify opportunities, research their requirements, conduct primary research, present proposals, negotiate deals, and close deals.
- Coordinate activities with other departments such as Project Management, M&E and Finance.
- Develop and implement a strategic BD plan to achieve revenue growth and margin expansion.
- Keep abreast of market trends and competitive activities, maintain current knowledge of the international development space.
- Utilize all BD tools ,databases and systems.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date personal contact information on prospects, clients, and accounts.
- Work to make business development efforts efficient and cost-effective.
- Work closely with the organisation's existing partners to develop long-term relationships.
- Any other duties as assigned by the line manager.
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
- Proven fundraising experience from business development background.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree.
- Ability to mobilise and. Coordinate bid teams.
- Ability to write high quality and winning proposals.
- Ability to negotiate and collaborate with others in a positive manner.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Great time management.
- Strong decision – making skills.
- Capable of working in a dynamic, inter-cultural and multi-stakeholder setting.
- Able to travel extensively within Eastern and Central Africa and occasional international travel.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to produce professional reports in English language.
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