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  • Posted: Oct 25, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • VIDA (www.vida.place) is the leading software for infrastructure investors to assess climate risks, track their impact, and meet reporting requirements. Our mission is to help people understand the world we need and empower them to take swift action toward a better future.
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    Business Development Representative - Energy (French Speaker)

    Your responsibilities:
    Lead generation

    • Use tools such as DevelopmentAid to identify new opportunities for VIDA in the sector.
    • Identify opportunities through conversations with donors and potential clients.
    • Lead presentations for potential clients in Francophone countries including clients and donors.
    • Qualify inbound leads by assessing needs, budgets, and fit.

    Market intelligence

    • Stay up to date on sector developments and trends (e.g., new programmes).
    • Monitor the activities of potential competitors.

    Pipeline management and reporting

    • Keep VIDA’s CRM (HubSpot) accurate and up to date, ensuring the wider BD team has the dashboards and reports needed to track goals.
    • Track and report on the outcomes of proposal submissions.

    Proposal development and bid support

    • Prepare technical and financial proposals for clients such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, SNV and other key stakeholders.
    • Work with VIDA’s Data Solutions and Product teams to gather technical inputs.
    • Coordinate with current and prospective partners on proposals, including identifying new partners, contributing to joint bids and preparing administrative documents.

    Content and materials

    • Prepare business development materials including slide decks, one-pagers and case studies.
    • Keep materials current, for example by updating VIDA’s country portfolio or recent project examples.

    Is it you we’re looking for?

    • You hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as energy / sustainable energy, environmental science or engineering, international development, public policy, or economics. A Master’s degree is a plus, but not required if you bring sufficient sector experience.
    • You bring at least 2 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in the energy sector, with exposure to off-grid energy highly desirable.
    • You have engaged with major donors and stakeholders in the energy access space (e.g., World Bank, African Development Bank, African governments).
    • You have a track record of capturing new opportunities, either through competitive tenders or direct procurement, and are familiar with donor procurement cycles.
    • You know how to build and maintain trust with clients, donors, and partners.
    • You are proficient with presentation tools (Google Slides, PowerPoint, or similar) and working with CRM systems.
    • You bring a basic understanding of GIS tools.
    • You are comfortable working across diverse geographies and cultural contexts.
    • You manage your time effectively, juggle multiple tasks, and stay on top of priorities.
    • You have excellent English writing and editing skills and can produce high-quality text independently. Additionally, you have strong French language skills, both spoken and written.

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    Interested and qualified? Go to VIDA on vida-place.jobs.personio.de to apply

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