Business Development (BD) Officer at Cowater International

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with multilateral & bilateral institutions and other international development organizations.
• Lead the preparation and formulation of high-quality technical and financial proposals, ensuring compliance with client requirements and demonstrating a thorough understanding of the project's scope and objectives.
• Convey the quality of our approach, team and capability compellingly to donors and clients through writing and delivering clear, accessible and well-structured documents and presentations in English.
• Conduct scoping or fact-finding missions to gather critical information and insights necessary for successful project development and proposal formulation.
• Develop and implement strategies to secure new projects and partnerships and identify potential members of the proposed team and consortium partners.
• Lead recruitment efforts to build a strong and capable team, ensuring the successful implementation of projects.
• Leverage strong networks within our clients’ consultancy business to support business development and secure new projects.
• Negotiate effectively with sub-consultants and partners.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders within our client organisations.
• Conduct market research and analysis to stay abreast of industry trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Seek, establish and nurture relationships with client counterparts that are characterized by trust and mutual respect.
• Create opportunities and exposure for the development of new business.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (project management, monitoring and evaluation, economics, political science, international development, business administration, etc.) or equivalent experience. A master’s degree is preferred.
Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development in Monitoring & Evaluation within the international development sector.
• Proven track record of successfully securing M&E projects.
• Strong understanding of either World Bank, AfDB, EU or Nordic donors operational and procurement procedures.
• Experience in business development with either World Bank / AfDB / EU considered a strong asset.

Essential Skills:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in results-based and adaptive management.
• Strong proposal writing and management skills.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Technical expertise in Monitoring and Evaluation in international development programmes is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to be flexible and take on new challenges