Business Development Specialist

About the role

The Business Development Specialist will drive growth by identifying new opportunities, preparing high‑quality tender submissions, and building strong relationships with clients and partners, including major International Financial Institutions.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities and tender prospects.
• Lead the development of Expressions of Interest, tenders and proposals, ensuring compliance with client and IFI specifications.
• Conduct market analysis to assess the potential of upcoming tenders.
• Collaborate with technical, financial and administrative teams to gather required information for submissions.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of active and historical tenders, including feedback and outcomes.
• Support negotiation, deal closure and hand‑over to implementation teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development and tender management.
• Strong project‑management abilities and capacity to handle multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with tender submission platforms.