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.