Business Development Officer
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ICIPE is hiring a full-time Business Development Officer based in Nairobi to identify opportunities, build partnerships, develop funding proposals and position DE Africa within larger development programs. The management-level role requires a relevant bachelor's degree and 7 years of progressive business development or resource mobilization experience in sectors such as climate finance, agriculture, water or health. Applications close on 07 November 2026.
- Management-level full-time role at an international research organization in Nairobi
- Focus on business development, funding proposals and strategic partnerships for DE Africa
- Requires 7 years of progressive business development or resource mobilization experience
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ICIPE is hiring a full-time Business Development Officer based in Nairobi to identify opportunities, build partnerships, develop funding proposals and position DE Africa within larger development programs. The management-level role requires a relevant bachelor's degree and 7 years of progressive business development or resource mobilization experience in sectors such as climate finance, agriculture, water or health. Applications close on 07 November 2026.
- Management-level full-time role at an international research organization in Nairobi
- Focus on business development, funding proposals and strategic partnerships for DE Africa
- Requires 7 years of progressive business development or resource mobilization experience
- Deadline: 07 November 2026
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Original source description
Job Title: Business Development Officer
Date Posted: 26/10/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
Industry: Sales & Marketing
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 07/11/2026
Sales & Marketing Jobs, ICIPE Jobs. Responsible for identifying business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, developing funding proposals, conducting market research, and supporting initiatives that generate revenue and advance organisational goals. Requires a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field, with 7 years experience . This is a full-time, on-site position based in Nairobi
Key Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will undertake tasks that include but are not limited to the following: Support the roll-out of DE Africa sustainment plan with stakeholders and develop long-term institutional capability partnerships.
- Establish and manage a systematic pipeline of funding, programme and partnership opportunities.
- Develop and package the DE Africa value proposition to position DE Africa as the EO data analytics and infrastructure layer within larger development programs.
- Develop sector-specific propositions around areas such as agriculture, climate, water, land degradation and health.
- Produce investment briefs, concept notes, pitch materials in priority evidence domains (e.g. agriculture and food systems, climate adaptation, water, disaster risk, land degradation and One health).
- Position DE Africa in co-creation processes with funders.
- Reporting and tracking against DE Africa sustainment targets.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject such as social development or business administration.
- 7 years of progressive experience in business development, resource mobilization or investor relations in sectors relevant to DE Africa.
- Experience in climate finance.
- Experience in developing funding prospects and case for investments.
- Experience in co-creation and partner relations.
- Familiar with international development financing and rapidly evolving funding landscape.
- Excellent coordination and organization skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability to prepare high-quality documents and reports.
- Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
- Excellent skills in digital technologies and data analytics.
- Excellent knowledge of English (Working knowledge of French will be an added advantage).
- Technical knowledge on Earth observation and data-driven development solutions is an added advantage.
- Other required attributes:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a multicultural and team environment.
- Strong client relationship skills.
- Excellent organization and planning skills.
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accuracy and ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to creatively solve problems.
- Good analytical skills in developing and implementing sustainment activities.
- Ability to work effectively in teams.
- Initiative taker, self-motivation and a commitment to continuously work towards results.