Business Developer - East Africa at Agriterra

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Proposal Development
• Write high-quality project proposals for Agriterra East Africa, with specific emphasis on rural and cooperative development, in the areas of food security, private sector development and climate action.
• Logical Frameworks and Results Design
• Develop coherent and pragmatic logical frameworks and results chains that seamlessly align with proposal budgets and narratives in your region.
• Business Development Coordination
• Coordinate business development processes with diverse teams in your region, engaging both internal and external stakeholders.
• Partnership and Value Proposition Enhancement
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to continuously strengthen Agriterra's value proposition and enhance complementarity with key partners in East Africa.
• Strategy Development and Implementation
• Together with the Regional Manager, continue to update the Business Development Strategy and its implementation, taking into account external developments and best practices.
• Capacity Building and Team Support
• Actively inform, motivate, train and country teams in your region to continuously identifying opportunities, pursuing acquisitions, developing proposals and budgets in accordance with internal policies, procedures and external requirements.
• Donor and Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Build, maintain and oversee key donor relationships, while leading and supporting the expansion of Agriterra’s strategic relationships across sectors and countries in East Africa.
• Pipeline Development
• Pipeline development, high-quality analysis, monitoring and reporting and ensuring effective collection and reporting of management information on market and business development.
• Visibility and Positioning
• Increase the visibility of Agriterra in East Africa, together with the Marketing & Communications colleagues.

What do you bring

Education & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Development, Agribusiness, or a relevant field.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role with a focus on business (proposal) development and acquisition in East Africa.