Business Development Manager at Benjamin Mkapa Foundation (BMF)

Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager at Benjamin Mkapa Foundation (BMF) November 2024

Business Development Manager
Reports to: Director of Programs and Business Development
Department: Programs & Business Development
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Head Office – Dar es Salaam
Contract Type: Part-time

Overall Purpose of the Job

Managing, coordinating, and providing technical leadership in executing business development initiatives
of the Foundation as guided by the Business Development Strategy and
other respective plans to attain the BMF Strategic Plan goals.

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Coordinate and manage the development of a costed implementation plan for the 6-year Foundation’s Business Development Strategy.
• Lead
  in managing and coordinating the implementation of the business
  development implementation plans as guided by the six-year business
  development strategy.
• Develop continuous external and internal
  comprehensive scanning systems for the business development landscape to
  enhance continuous capacity, relevance, risk management and timely
  response to opportunities, adjustment to changes and growth.
• Co-Lead in developing and timely updating the BMF internal business development systems, structures, and teams.
• Develop
  and implement effective continuous capacity building plans and
  strategies for the business development team to equip them in meeting
  the business demands in a diverging internal and external environment.
• Co-Lead
  in developing and managing incremental implementation of the
  Foundation’s social enterprise products through a co-creation model with
  internal and external stakeholders.
• Co-Lead in developing and
  institutionalizing the Foundation’s Partnerships Strategy to enhance
  effective execution and optimal performance of these partnerships.
• Effectively Coordinate the business development teams in responding to various business development opportunities.
• Carry out any other assigned duties by the Supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• A
  master’s degree in international development, Economics, Social
  Science, International Studies, Public Administration, or another
  relevant field.
• At least over 7 years of experience in the same job role in the related field of operation.
• Demonstrable
  knowledge as a result of study, training, or practical experience in
  development with a robust understanding of development programs.
• Proficiency in using applications software, including presentation, spreadsheet, word processing, and project management tools.
• Results-oriented, accountable, proactive, and able to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
• Good quantitative, analytical and report writing skills. 
• Excellent
  written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate
  effectively with individuals and groups of people. 
• Fluency in English and Swahili is mandatory.
• Excellent coordination and planning skills.
• Excellent people skills (good team member).

How to Apply:
The deadline for application is on Thursday 20th November 2024.
BMF
is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. BMF is
committed to the principles of safeguarding in the workplace and will
not tolerate any form of abuse, wherever it occurs or whoever is
responsible. In the event of any abuse, you may report by submitting
your complaints via http://whistleblow.mkapafoundation.or.tz/.
This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.