Special Assistant / Business Development Advisor at Synergy Projects Management Partners Nigeria (Synergy PMP)

Synergy Projects Management Partners Nigeria (Synergy PMP) is a world class consulting firm with cross-sectoral outlook within the domain of integrated strategic knowledge and project management. It is a for-profit organization working in development and non-development related arena. At Synergy PMP our methodologies and approaches to projects and knowledge solutions have developmental bent, through hand-holding stakeholders from conceptualization to implementation. A major competitive advantage as a pioneer is our broad-based partnership which spans public, private, development and people sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Special Assistant / Business Development Advisor

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Duties and Responsibilities

• The main function of the Special Assistant /Business Development Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer / Chief of Party is to develop and implement an effective business development strategy in line with the organization’s vision and synergize all organization's projects and activities into one work plan, and where appropriate, advise the CEO.
• Support the entire life-cycle of the business development process, including opportunity creation and implementation in close collaboration with CEO.

Activities include:

• Directly assist and advise the CEO in all his/her job functions
• Compile and maintain a database of partners, consultants and activities of the organization
• Research and set up meetings with clients and prospective ones.
• Attend meetings and make presentation on behalf of the organization
• Plan approaches and pitches. Work with team to develop proposals that speak to the client’s needs and objectives.
• Carry out market research through industry contacts, build relationships with new clients and identify ideas for growth
• Filter out high potential deals by analyzing business strategies, opportunity requirements / pre-requisites / financials, and internal priorities
• Manage contractual requirements and align the end result with the organization’s internal operations and capabilities
• Constantly keep upgrading your business development techniques, and help in enhancing the organization knowledge base by participating in training and educational initiatives
• Help in building the brand of the organization in the industry, vendor and customer community
• Would be required to travel locally and on occasions would be required to travel internationally

Other Duties:

• To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, should not normally exceed those expected of an employee at that level

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in a related field, preferably in Business and Development Field, Communication or Project Management, with a minimum of 5 years experience in Business Development or Strategy Development would be handy.
• This position requires knowledge and experience in development work or assistance, effective networking, client relations and presentation and negotiating skills
• The ideal candidate would be energetic, flexible and adaptable in their approach and have excellent communication skills.

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2021.