Business Development Officer

Specific duties The successful candidate will undertake tasks that include but are not limited to the following: Support the roll-out of DE Africa sustainment plan with stakeholders and develop long-term institutional capability partnerships. Establish and manage a systematic pipeline of funding, programme and partnership opportunities. Develop and package the DE Africa value proposition to position DE Africa as the EO data analytics and infrastructure layer within larger development programs. Develop sector-specific propositions around areas such as agriculture, climate, water, land degradation and health. Produce investment briefs, concept notes, pitch materials in priority evidence domains (e.g. agriculture and food systems, climate adaptation, water, disaster risk, land degradation and One health). Position DE Africa in co-creation processes with funders. Reporting and tracking against DE Africa sustainment targets. Requirements/ qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject such as social development or business administration. 7 years of progressive experience in business development, resource mobilization or investor relations in sectors relevant to DE Africa. Experience in climate finance. Experience in developing funding prospects and case for investments. Experience in co-creation and partner relations. Familiar with international development financing and rapidly evolving funding landscape. Excellent coordination and organization skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability to prepare high-quality documents and reports. Excellent negotiation and presentation skills. Excellent skills in digital technologies and data analytics. Excellent knowledge of English (Working knowledge of French will be an added advantage). Technical knowledge on Earth observation and data-driven development solutions is an added advantage. Other required attributes: Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure in a multicultural and team environment. Strong client relationship skills. Excellent organization and planning skills. Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accuracy and ability to work under minimal supervision. Excellent time management skills. Attention to detail. Ability to creatively solve problems. Good analytical skills in developing and implementing sustainment activities. Ability to work effectively in teams. Initiative taker, self-motivation and a commitment to continuously work towards results.