BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Main Purpose of the Position

This position will be responsible for coordinating and implementing ZOCS resource mobilisation strategy (fundraising, income generating activities and projects). The job will also be responsible for managing the development, planning and implementation of business development services vital to the successful function of identified social enterprise ventures

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop business development programmes procedures, process, strategy and policy.

2. Manage business development activities.

3. Participate in the evaluation and selection of concept paper, proposals and business plans.

4. Undertake monitoring and evaluation activities pertaining to the activities of the Business Development Unit.

5. Support and manage the development and implementation of social enterprise ventures.

6. Support and manage the development and implementation of database for existing and potential donors.

7. Support the processes of proposal writing and research aimed at mapping prospective donors and initiating new funding partnerships.

8. Research, identify and manage small donations from trusts, foundations, Institutional funders, governments and corporate and private sectors and individuals.

9. Prepare and implement a proposal tracking and reporting system.

10. Collaborate with the Media and Communications team in order to increase public exposure of the organisation.

11. Attract, build and develop relationships with new and existing corporate donors to secure long term and increase funding across    wide-range of target markets.

12. Assist in monitoring the performance of the partnership agreements and ensure timely response to donor requests throughout the contract period.

13. Maintain and update database of fundraising contacts.

14. Represent ZOCS at relevant partnership meetings, workshops etc.

15. Write partner reports.

16. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor related to business development and resource mobilisation.

Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience

Education

• Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship or related field
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation or related field will be an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a similar role with advisory responsibilities essential.
• Prior knowledge and experience in starting up and managing social enterprise ventures.
• Experience in proposal writing, managing partnerships, research as well as administration and management of resource mobilization processes
• Proven experience and knowledge in resource mobilisation.
• Prior programme administration and project management knowledge an advantage
• Ability to work with a variety of people.
• Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills.
• Able to produce clear, concise documents, reports and written briefings.
• Experience of Donor stewardship and an understanding of Donor and prospect cycle.
• Donor liaison experience an advantage.

Core Values

1. Commitment to values, mission and vision of the organisation

2. Integrity in all actions

3. Diversity and Inclusion