Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 25, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Education and knowledge
• Bachelor of Arts, public health, international development/relations, or a related relevant

Job purpose
The Business Development Officer is part of the organization’s Business Development Unit (BDU) responsible for contributing to securing funding from Multilateral donors (EU,USAID,CDC,FCDO, World Bank) and Foundations at the Country level. The Business Development Officer (BDO) is responsible for tracking and identifying funding opportunities for the organization. The BD Officer works with the country team and the HQ Business Development Unit to develop resource mobilization plans, implement and executing the RM plans. The BD Officer provides support to proposal development activities including pre-solicitation / pre-proposal activities to proposal development and management and external engagement and Networking.

KEY AREA MAIN TASKS
Proposal Management
• Identify relevant upcoming funding opportunities, track grant forecasts and using resources for advance intelligence gathering.
• Lead and manage the development and writing of winning proposals for the Zambia Office
• Develop strategies for seeking new funding opportunities for the Zambia
Office
• Maintain close working relationships with Amref Health Africa –HQ Business Development department to maximize resources and fundraising opportunities for Amref Health Africa.
• Collaborate with the SMT, identify high-level potential prospects, secure meetings and write concept papers and proposals in response to funding opportunities.
• Information and intelligence gathering for new prospects of call for proposals.
Collaboration
• Liaising with various Managers to ensure adequate quality and flow of concepts and proposals
• Ensure that all proposals developed align with Amref vision, mission and strategy.
Leadership
• Leading /supporting program staff in AMREF Zambia office to identify, design and develop funding proposals for new program interventions
Growth & Development
• Scoping the AMREF environment for concept notes that warrant development and ensure the development happens. Technical discipline strongly preferred.

Experience
• At least five years of experience with an NGO in a business development/programme fundingposition(s) involving proposal development and donor liaison
• Three or more years of experience working on USG proposal responses as a prime or sub- partner, including participating in capture efforts, writing relevant sections of proposals, and developing proposal budgets
• Experience of developing successful proposals to Institutional donors, and Foundation

Skills and Competencies
• Demonstrated strong writing, editing and communication
• Keen interest and excitement in business development with a willingness to learn and ambition to takeon positions of increasing responsibility.
• Detail-oriented, flexible, and able to handle multiple concurrent tasks.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills to work effectively in a multi-culturalenvironment,
• Ability to prioritize own workload and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lead complex proposal development teams
• Results Oriented
• Quick learner willing to go the extra mile to achieve deadlines.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested? Please visit our website https://amref.org/vacancies/  to make your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be August 31, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contac


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