Business Development Officer at Centre for Communication and Social Impact

The Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), formerly known as Centre for Communication Programs Nigeria (CCPN) was registered in 2001 as a Non-Governmental Organization with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria.

Birthed in Nigeria by the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (JHCCP), Baltimore, USA, CCPN transitioned its operations under the new name CCSI after an exciting 10 years of growth and operations in Nigeria and other African countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• CCSI seeks an individual with an excellent track record of successfully leading business development initiatives, gaining and retaining new business and partnerships.
• The BDO will help to push CCSI’s vision forward and can partner with multiple departments to drive measurable results that benefit our business.
• You should have a positive outlook, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask. 
• You should also be able to prioritize your workload, take direction to meet deadlines, and actively seek out other business opportunities that can boost revenue and set CCSI apart.
• CCSI intends to diversify its funding portfolio and attract funding from other actors in the donor ecosystem.
• You should be able to develop, execute, and oversee a business or resource mobilization strategy that diversifies and prioritizes growth while maintaining a positive professional relationship with stakeholders and clients as may be applicable.
• The successful candidate must be able to think strategically, identify and connect the big picture while setting objectives to develop and improve CCSI’s funding streams and reach new markets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities and emerging trends relevant to CCSI’s work. Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants, contracts, and partnerships with donors, governments, and private sector entities
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential funders, donors, and partners
• Undertake research to identify new business opportunities, such as new donors, markets, thematic areas, growth areas, trends, strategic partnerships, or new ways of reaching existing markets. Develop in-depth knowledge about business development practices, marketing activities, prospective clients and industry trends.
• Develop and implement business development strategies to drive revenue growth and expand CCSI’s project portfolio
• Establish and seek out appropriate contacts in organizations of interest and seek out contacts to arrange meetings. Develop and implement business and marketing plans in coordination with the Executive Director to achieve revenue goals. Develop business proposals for new and existing customers.
• Developing relationships with customers, clients, and partners to generate repeat business and find new opportunities. Identify the various funding opportunities and set up means to connect. Eg, responding to proposals

Qualifications
Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Development, Economics, Marketing, or a related field. MBA (preferred) or equivalent master’s degree is an advantage
• 5+ years of experience in business development, fundraising, proposal writing, or donor relations, preferably in the NGO or international development sector
• Experience in strategic planning or marketing with evidence of results
• Technical knowledge of strategic communication with a focus on Social and Behavior Change, or development communication
• Proven track record in securing funding from institutional donors, foundations, and private sector partners.
• Strong knowledge of grant writing, funding mechanisms, and donor requirements.
• Experience in contract negotiation, partnership management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Have in-depth knowledge of BD practices and marketing, with understanding of prospective clients, partners and industry trends in the field of health and social development.
• Work experience in a diverse and multicultural team
• Excellent computer skills. Internet and email software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Experience working in donor-funded programs or international NGOs or a Broad understanding of NGO field and its operations is desirable
• Strong understanding of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and private sector engagement.
• Experience in impact investment, social enterprises, or innovative financing mechanisms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• interpersonal and networking skills for building and developing relationships with clients and stakeholders
• written and verbal communication skills – needed for communicating with a range of people, both internally and externally, as well as presentation skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload with requisite project management and organisational skills
• Flexible approach to work with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to boast of the initiative and the confidence to start things from scratch.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online