Business Development Officer
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icipe seeks a Business Development Officer in Nairobi to lead fundraising, partnership development and positioning of DE Africa within larger development programmes. The role requires seven years of progressive experience in business development, resource mobilisation or investor relations, with strong proposal writing, co-creation and stakeholder engagement skills. Candidates are warned not to pay for any notarisation, certificate or assessment during recruitment.
- Full-time role based in Nairobi, Kenya
- Requires 7 years of progressive business development or resource mobilisation experience
- Focus on climate finance, agriculture, water, land degradation and health sectors
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icipe seeks a Business Development Officer in Nairobi to lead fundraising, partnership development and positioning of DE Africa within larger development programmes. The role requires seven years of progressive experience in business development, resource mobilisation or investor relations, with strong proposal writing, co-creation and stakeholder engagement skills. Candidates are warned not to pay for any notarisation, certificate or assessment during recruitment.
- Full-time role based in Nairobi, Kenya
- Requires 7 years of progressive business development or resource mobilisation experience
- Focus on climate finance, agriculture, water, land degradation and health sectors
- Strong proposal writing, negotiation and presentation skills required
- Warning not to pay for any recruitment-related notarisation or assessment
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International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) is a pan-African Centre of excellence in research for development and capacity building in insect science and its applications. Its mission is to help alleviate poverty, ensure food and nutritional security and improve the overall health status of peoples of the tropics.
Business Development Officer
Job Type: Full Time
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
7 years
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Sales and Business Development
Specific duties
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.
Requirements/ 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.
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