New Business Development Support SLC At ACDI/VOCA – APPLY NOW

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldSales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 

All international and local travel, Lodging, Meals and Incidental Expenses, Travel Visa (if applicable), Emergency Medical Insurance, In-country support from field office staff

• Identify and categorize key donors, including governmental agencies, foundations, NGOs, and private sector entities, specifying their areas of interest, funding priorities, and historical giving patterns.
• Analyze the potential competitors in the regions that pursue the same sources of funding and work in similar technical areas.
• Develop a visual and comprehensive map of donor activity in the specified target countries, highlighting concentrations of donor funding, ongoing projects and the implementing organizations, and areas of interest.
• Provide insights into the scale and impact of donor interventions in agriculture, nutrition, and related sectors.
• Research and compile detailed information on the funding mechanisms preferred by major donors in each region.
• Analyze the preferences of donors concerning thematic areas such as nutrition, gender, agriculture, youth empowerment, climate resilience, and sustainable sourcing.
• Develop guidelines on how to navigate key sources of information for targeted stakeholders, including websites and/or social media where Tanager can gather firsthand information and insights on how to engage meaningfully with these actors.
• Pilot interviews or virtual meetings to test information gathering about expectations, current funding, reporting requirements, and potential collaboration opportunities.
• Other activities as outlined in the scope of work.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Master’s degree program in international development, business, economics, agriculture, marketing, public relations, international relations, or a related field.
• Experience with fundraising, foundations, or CSR programs is an added advantage.
• Strong research skills with the ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from various sources.
• Familiarity with databases, online repositories, and other research tools.
• Strong data analysis skills to interpret trends and patterns from the landscape analysis.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and engaging with stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively present findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficiency in English. French and/or Spanish could be an asset to the target geographies.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to ACDI/VOCA on volunteeropportunities-acdivoca.icims.com to apply.