Business Development and Grant Writing Specialist at Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI)

The Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI) is a leading social and behavior change (SBC) organization with expertise in utilizing research evidence to design, implement, monitor, and document effective strategies that address barriers preventing designated audiences from adopting recommended behaviors and practices. Registered in 2001 as a non-governmental and not-for-profit Organization with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria (CAC),CCSIcontinues to work towards being the center of excellence in strategic communications in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development and Grant Writing Specialist

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• ICCSI seeks an individual with an excellent track record of successfully leading business development initiatives, gaining and retaining new business and partnerships.
• The BDO/Grant WritIng Specialist will help to push CCSI’s vision forward and canpartner 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 toidentify 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 businessand find new opportunities. Identify the various funding opportunities and set up means to connect. Eg, responding to proposals
• Setting business development or resource mobilization goals and targets for the business and ensure alignment with the organization’s strategic direction
• Developing plans for business growth and revenue.Maintain a knowledge repository of clients, referrals, RFPs, prospects and presentations.
• Researching, planning, writing new proposals and implementing new business or resource mobilization initiatives
• Write reports and make presentations to the Executive Director, senior management, and the BoTs as may be required.
• Support to sustainability initiatives.Lead on developing sustainability and resource mobilization plans on project initiatives.

Qualifications
Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree inBusiness Administration, International Development, Economics, Marketing, or a related field.MBA (preferred) or equivalent master’s degree is an advantage
• 7+ years of experiencein 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
• Excellentcomputer skills. Internet and email software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software

DesiredSkills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Experience working in donor-funded programs or international NGOs or aBroad 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
21st August, 2026.

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

Note

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the stated deadline.
• Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.