Business Development Officer

• Support the roll-out of the DE Africa sustainment plan with stakeholders
• Establish and manage a systematic pipeline of funding, programme and partnership opportunities
• Develop and package the DE Africa value proposition to position it as the EO data analytics and infrastructure layer within development programmes
• Develop sector-specific propositions around agriculture, climate, water, land degradation and health
• Produce investment briefs, concept notes and pitch materials in priority evidence domains
• Position DE Africa in co-creation processes with funders
• Report and track progress against DE Africa sustainment targets

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject such as social development or business administration
• 7 years of progressive experience in business development, resource mobilisation or investor relations in sectors relevant to DE Africa
• Experience in climate finance
• Experience in developing funding prospects and cases for investment
• Experience in co-creation and partner relations
• Familiarity with international development financing and the rapidly evolving funding landscape

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent coordination and organisation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to prepare high-quality documents and reports