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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Lead (Kaduna Business District Zone)

Locations: Jigawa, Kaduna, Sokoto & Zamfara
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Description

• The ideal candidate should demonstrate a high level of commercial awareness with a minimum of 5 years’ of progressive business development experience working with international donors or implementing partners (USAID, BMGF, JSI, HSDF, Solina etc.).
• Experience with government agencies and parastatals in a business development/grants management position can be considered.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source for innovative and impactful projects/programs in line with Sydani’s objectives and goals
• Engage C-level decision-makers at conferences, forums and meetings to build strategic relationships
• Forge MOUs and partnerships with similar organizations to execute projects or programs
• Lead market penetration activities into new countries in the Eastern/Western Africa region
• Coordinate responses to RFPs and RFQs from government and international donor agencies
• Lead negotiations and discussions with government stakeholders to ensure project continuity and expansion
• Develop frameworks, approaches, and procedures to enhance the efficiency of business development support processes.

Requirements
Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable university
• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from an internationally renowned university is desirable
• Membership of a professional body is an added advantage
• Have evidence of actual proposals/grants developed, led, and won (combined minimum of $1m)
• Have led a business expansion into other countries preferably in West and East Africa
• Possess a deep understanding of the business landscape and market entry requirements in West and/or East African countries
• Possess advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Understand data and market research tools including Bloomberg, BMI, etc.
• Be exceptional at networking, presentation and strategic communications
• Demonstrate business intelligence skills evidenced by longstanding contacts in government, partners locally and internationally.

Salary
USD1,800 – USD2,550 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2024.