Proposal and Business Development Officer (Entry Level) at Data Lead Africa

Data-Lead Africa is a research and training consulting firm providing services in monitoring and evaluation, data analytics, data science training, and strategic consulting services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Proposal and Business Development Officer (Entry Level)

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Role Summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated Proposal and Business Development Officer to support the identification of funding opportunities and the development of high-quality, winning proposals.
• The successful candidate will contribute to technical proposal writing, budget development, opportunity tracking, client engagement, and proposal coordination.
• A key performance indicator (KPI) for this role is the successful development of competitive proposals that result in project awards and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities
Proposal Development:

• Lead the development of high-quality technical and financial proposals in response to Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Terms of Reference (ToRs), and grant opportunities.
• Review solicitation documents and develop compliant proposal responses.
• Draft technical approaches, methodologies, work plans, staffing plans, and organizational capability statements.
• Prepare proposal budgets, budget justifications, and budget narratives, ensuring alignment with project activities, donor requirements, and organizational capacity.
• Coordinate proposal submissions and ensure adherence to donor requirements and deadlines.

Business Development:

• Identify and track funding opportunities from donors, NGOs, government agencies, and development partners.
• Maintain an updated pipeline of opportunities and submission deadlines.
• Support organizational positioning and partnership development efforts.
• Coordinate meetings, presentations, and interviews related to proposal opportunities.

Research and Technical Support:

• Contribute to the design of research, monitoring and evaluation, and learning projects.
• Support the development of research methodologies and M&E frameworks in proposals.
• Facilitate training sessions and bootcamp modules related to research methodology and monitoring and evaluation when required.

Reporting and Coordination:

• Maintain proposal development trackers and business development reports.
• Document lessons learned from proposal submissions and project wins.
• Provide regular updates to the Program Manager on opportunities, submissions, and outcomes.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Public Health, International Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• NYSC Completion Certificate or Exemption Certificate.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in proposal writing, business development, research, monitoring and evaluation, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to or writing proposals that resulted in project awards is highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent proposal and report-writing skills.
• Strong understanding of research methodology and monitoring and evaluation concepts.
• Ability to develop technical proposals and project budgets.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Added Advantage:

•  Applicants who can provide evidence of successful proposal contributions will have an added advantage.  
• Familiarity with any of the following tools will be an advantage: STATA, NVivo, XLSForm.

Additional Requirement:

• Applicants must be resident in Abuja and available to work onsite.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful development and research projects.
• Hands-on experience in proposal development and business growth.
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative and learning-focused work environment.

Application Closing Date
3rd July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Complete the application form and upload your CV, Cover Letter, and Samples of proposals or concept notes you have contributed to (where applicable).