Description 

• The Programs and Business Development Manager will be responsible for ensuring the successful planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects and programs while identifying new opportunities for growth, funding, and partnerships.
• The role requires a mix of strategic thinking, relationship-building, program management, and business acumen.S/he will develop a network of contacts to attract new clients and oversee growth projects.
• Under the guidance of the CEO, s/he will work to win local and international business, as well as provide support to other business efforts while managing projects to ensure successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan, executed, and managed projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
• Responsible for identifying and tracking donor opportunities, supporting the Senior Management Team in the development of fundraising strategies, and coordinating proposal development for strategic funding opportunities.
• Responsible for the development and writing of quality concept notes and proposals, facilitating new business wins in Nigeria and internationally.
• Manage the proposal development process, obtaining all the required approvals and overseeing quality assurance of the program design.
• Lead the development of proposals across market segments – donor, foundation, private sector, and Government of Nigeria.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, assigning tasks and responsibilities, and ensuring effective communication.
• Develop and recommend short-term and long-term strategies for business expansion through identifying new business globally.
• Support interdepartmental coordination with Program, Operations, Human Resources, and Finance teams for proposal development.
• Conduct online background/contextual research and analysis of relevance to proposal opportunities.
• Cultivate strong relationships with potential clients, while maintaining existing client relationships.
• Generate standard monthly reports and customized monthly reports for knowledge management purposes.
• Support the organization in managing grants, including support management of Country Portfolio and coordinate the submission of high-quality donor reports.
• Proactively track and engage with market segments to identify business and partnership opportunities.
• Track data, collate, and maintain client information as needed.
• Monitor project progress, identify, and mitigate risks, and resolve issues as they arise.
• Prepare regular project reports and updates for senior management.
• Other duties as specified by the CEO and other assigned authorities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master's Degree in Public Health, International Development, Development Studies, Social Science, Political Science, International Relations, or relevant field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in international development, with solid experience in Public Health and any other priority sector: health development, education, protection, humanitarian, child rights, governance, and nutrition (familiarity with health development and humanitarian domains preferred).
• Must reside in FCT or Lagos.
• Demonstrated experience in the development sector, inclusive of proposal development for donor organizations, and program management.
• Proven track record in writing and producing winning bids and proposals for institutional donors, corporate/private sector, and managing projects.
• Strong understanding and experience with institutional donor funding mechanisms and contract regulations.
• Excellent writing/editing, reporting, budget development, and presentation/communication skills.
• Experience in coordinating the development of large-scale or strategic proposals, including the development of multi-million-dollar project budgets.