Growing Business Foundation (GBF) is a leading platform for Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) and sustained economic development in Nigeria through non-governmental, non-profit operations.
As part of its expansion programme, applications are invited for the following positions.
1.) Business Development Officer- Abuja
2.) Business Development Officer - Lagos
Job Overview
- Identify new business and partnering opportunities
- Business planning, presentations and budgets for development, expansion and management of specific GBF programmes across Nigeria
- Develop and populate a non-traditional database of potential funding sources such as funding agencies, foundations and corporations. This database should include a network of contacts and development strategies for each respective source.
- Prepare and assist in negotiating teaming agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, sub-contracts with existing and new partners/funding agencies.
Work Experience
- Suitable candidate must have at least 2 years experience in proposal and bankable business plan writing. Experience in business consulting will be an advantage.
Skills and Qualifications
- A good first degree. MBA will be an advantage.
- Excellent skills in technical writing, budgeting, research, negotiation. Must have superior verbal and written communication skills in English
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
- In-depth knowledge of MS Office Products: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
- Commitment to international development and to a values-driven work environment
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Application Deadline
28th September, 2010
Method of Application
Interested candidates should visit
www.gbfng.org for more information or forward CV and cover letter to
[email protected] or
[email protected]