Job Title: Head of Business Development
Team/Programme: SC Nigeria
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: 2
Post Type: Fixed Term – 2 years (Renewable based on funding availability & performance)
Child Safeguarding
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.
Role Purpose
Save the Children is looking to add a dynamic, organized Head of Business Development...
The Head of Business Development is a key position to support successful pursuit of new funding for the country program...
The Head of Business Development provides technical assistance, support, and training...
Strategically, s/he will take the lead in coordinating appropriate internal advance planning...
Scope of Role
Reports to: Deputy Country Director / Director Programme Development and Quality
Staff directly reporting to this post: 3 (BD Manager, BD Coordinator & Costing Specialist)
Key staff engaging directly with this post: Thematic Technical Specialists; Head of MEAL & Team; ...
Key Areas of Accountability
General Management
- Identify and track relevant upcoming funding opportunities...
- Lead the development, implementation and consolidation of private sector engagement processes...
Strategic Leadership
- Lead on the development and updates of SC Nigeria’s country-specific Funding Strategy...
- Ensure close collaboration and joint decision making with DPDQ...
Business Analysis and Donor Engagement
- Represent the Nigeria CO in relevant donor fora, workshops and conferences...
- Establish effective relationships with external stakeholders...
Oversee Proposal Development
- Lead on the development of high-value or complex proposals for donor awards...
- Provide leadership and coordination to the proposal development team...
People Management, Mentoring and Development
- Support the DCD/DPDQ to proactively build and maintain technical skills...
- Be effective as a mentor and coach for the staff that report to this role...
Skills and Behaviours (Our Values in Practice)
Accountability
- Understands and respects the need for procedures...
- Holds self accountable for making decisions...
Ambition
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals...
Collaboration
- Approachable, good listener...
Creativity
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Integrity
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency...
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
Essential
- Master’s degree in social sciences and any of the development sectors.
- 8-10 years of experience in international development...