Business Development Lead (Kaduna Business District Zone) at the AlbertaTalent Insights

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

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

Location: Kaduna and Jigawa
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.

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.

What We Offer

• Sydani offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, competitive compensation, generous bonuses, rapid career growth, and the opportunity to work with a team of seasoned consultants and an ever-expanding network of industry experts.
• This position offers the opportunity for highly motivated individuals to assume pivotal roles in the evolution of a fast-growing and highly respected organization.
• As such, compensation is competitive. The starting salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.

Deadline: 31st December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: hr@albertagas.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Candidates should provide 5 character reference (a person, or persons), that can be contacted to give a statement of the employee’s good qualities values, and work ethics using the following information:
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