Projects & Business Development Executive

Description (Public)

Identify, develop and manage projects, partnerships, funding opportunities and income-generating initiatives for an association Secretariat, while coordinating day-to-day administration and the Executive Committee's work. The role grows the business arm and supports financial sustainability.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Follow up and manage existing MOUs and agreements with stakeholders (including Inland Container Depots), ensuring revenue-linked partnerships are activated, monitored and delivering agreed results
Identify and develop new projects, programmes and business opportunities aligned to strategic objectives
Identify and pursue grants, sponsorships, donor opportunities and strategic partnerships with government, private sector and development organisations
Maintain a pipeline of potential projects, partners and funding opportunities with regular follow-up
Prepare concept notes, proposals, budgets, workplans and funding applications
Manage approved projects from initiation through implementation, monitoring, reporting and close-out
Develop services and programmes addressing members' needs including training, capacity building, business linkages and market opportunities
Coordinate workshops, conferences, business forums and networking events including sponsorship mobilisation
Track project performance, budgets, risks, deliverables and outcomes
Coordinate day-to-day administration of the Secretariat and follow up on implementation of Executive Committee decisions
Coordinate Executive Committee and stakeholder meetings including agendas, notices, minutes and action tracking
Consolidate information into clear weekly and monthly reports for the Executive Committee and Board

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Project Management, Development Studies, Economics, International Development or a related field
Project management certification is an advantage
Demonstrated experience in business development, relationship management, partnerships, fundraising or proposal writing; industry experience is not required

Skills & Competencies:

Business development; relationship and stakeholder management; project management
Proposal and report writing; fundraising and resource mobilisation
Negotiation, budgeting, planning and organisation
Presentation, communication and networking skills
Results orientation; self-drive and dependability with minimal day-to-day supervision

How to Apply

About HR Beyond Limits

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