Growing Business Foundation Vacancies Today

Growing Businesses Foundation is a leading platform for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustained economic development in Nigeria through non-governmental, non-profit operations.As part of its expansion programme, applications are invited for the following positions.

1.BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER- ABUJA

2. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – LAGOS

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify new business and partnering opportunities

• Business planning, presentations and budgets for development, expansion and management of specific GBF programmes across Nigeria

• Develop and populate a non-traditional database of potential funding sources such as funding agencies, foundations and corporations. This database should include a network of contacts and development strategies for each respective source.

• Prepare and assist in negotiating teaming agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, sub-contracts with existing and new partners/funding agencies.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Suitable candidate must have at least 2 years experience in proposal and bankable business plan writing. Experience in business consulting will be an advantage.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATION:

• A good first degree.with which MBA will be an advantage.

• Excellent skills in technical writing, budgeting, research, negotiation. Must have superior verbal and written communication skills in English;

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills;

• In-depth knowledge of MS Office Products: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint;

• Commitment to international development and to a values-driven work environment;

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Interested candidates should forward CV and cover letter to:

joan@gbfng.org or

erecruitment@gbfng.org within 2 weeks of publication.

HR/Admin Officer,

Growing Businesses Foundation,

60, Norman Williams Street,

South – West Ikoyi,

LagosNigeria.
A normal working week of 40 hours, Monday to Friday would apply. However occasional evening and weekend work may be required.