Business Development Manager Jobs – WaterAid
Job Title: Business Development Manager
Organisation: WaterAid
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
WaterAid is an international non-governmental organisation, focused on water, sanitation and hygiene. WaterAid’s vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. WaterAid transforms lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Business Development Manager shall be responsible for identifying new funding opportunities, developing concept notes and funding proposals to raise funds from potential donors and maintaining good relationships with donors.
- The position holder will be responsible for conducting research on funding opportunities, contract negotiations, and implementing a variety of marketing strategies and promotional campaigns.
- He/she will organize non-profit events and network with relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Master’s Degree in Project/Programme Management Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Management/Administration, International Development, Public Health or related field.
- At least seven years of related experience in raising funds from donors such as the EU, DFID, USAID, SIDA, NORAD, DANIDA etc and managing the funds
- Proven ability to identify new business opportunities and create successful partnerships
- In-depth knowledge of the fundraising industry and its current events
- Broad knowledge of a range of bilateral and multilateral institutional donors and CSR of corporate bodies.
- Experience in consortia partnerships management
- Creative talents and the ability to solve problems
- Excellent networking, engagement and negotiating skills and proven ability to initiate and maintain strategic partnerships
- Adherence to equity and inclusion, Rights-Based Approach, safeguarding and Quality Programmes Standards.
- Diplomatic and multi-cultural skills.
- Strong communication and IT fluency
- Attention to detail and ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
- Skill in prioritizing and triaging obligations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Collaborative, respectful, accountable, innovative and creative, integrity, team spirit
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 23rd May 2022 at 10:00am
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