Business Development Officer at Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited (Sahel)

Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited (Sahel) is a leading management consulting firm focused on the agricultural and nutrition sectors in Africa. We partner with government agencies, private sector companies, and leading international development organizations to conduct research, analyze policies, develop strategies, and implement programs that promote sustainable food security and improved nutrition. We have worked on a variety of projects across West Africa, including in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Description

• We are looking for an exceptional Business Development Officer who will conduct and identify potential funding opportunities, including grants and philanthropy capital.
• The candidate will write compelling grant proposals, concept and idea notes, and funding applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential funding opportunities, including grants, sponsorship, and philanthropy capital
• Write compelling grant proposals, concept notes, and funding applications.
• Develop detailed budgets and financial justifications for grant applications.
• Maintain a database of funding organizations, deadlines, and submission requirements.
• Ensure compliance with donor guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Identify and engage potential partners, speakers, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand funding beyond grants (e.g. partnerships, social enterprise initiatives etc.)
• Leverage existing relationships and build new relationships with corporate sponsors, foundations and donors (multi-lateral and bi-lateral funders).
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop programs and initiatives that align with funding opportunities.
• Conduct market research to identify new funding trends and partnership opportunities
• Manage business development discussions with partner organizations

Minimum Required Skills & Experience

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Development Studies, Corporate Marketing and Communication.
• 7 years work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write proposals and deliver effective presentations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently as part of a team, with strong ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience analytical, problem solving and management skills

Application Closing Date
17th April, 2025.