Job title: Business Development and inception Manager
Company: TechnoServe
Job description: Description :Job Title: Business Development and inception ManagerReports to: Country DirectorLocation: Abuja, NigeriaAbout TechnoServe:TechnoServe is a not-for-profit economic development agency which creates business solutions to poverty. We work closely with rural and urbanizing women and men in developing countries to build enterprises that generate income, create livelihood opportunities and fuel economic growth. Headquartered in the United States, we operate in more than 30 countries.TechnoServe has been active in Nigeria since 2010, working to: 1) Strengthen value chains: We work hands-on with smallholder farmers, enabling them to grow high-value products, engage with private sector companies and sell in profitable markets; 2) Support entrepreneurs: We provide business training and support to women and men who want to create thriving, sustainable enterprises; 3) Promote sustainable local economic development: Our market-led approach increases incomes for target groups, catalyzing further economic and social development in their communities.We are presently working with a diverse set of partners and funders. In 2024 alone, TechnoServe facilitated incremental financial benefits in excess of $7.6 Million ($491 million globally) for its beneficiaries across 15 states in Nigeria. Internationally, our work has been recognized for its high impact and returns on donor investment. Globally TechnoServe has touched the lives of 3.1 million people (including family members of our beneficiaries and people whose jobs were created or strengthened due to our services). 1.2 million people and enterprises experienced financial benefits directly from program participation. Women and youth are critical in all that we do – 42% of our beneficiaries are women and women-led enterprises. More information about TechnoServe can be found in our website:Job Summary: The Business Program Development and inception (BD) Manager will be based in the main head office reporting to the Country Director and a dotted reporting line to the Regional Business Development team while supporting the Country Director on the designing new programs that will increase the reach and impact of TechnoServe in Nigeria. The BD Manager is responsible for designing high impact and innovative programs on agriculture and entrepreneurship, developing, leading and strengthening fundraising strategies, and developing strategic partnerships.Specific tasks would include (but not limited to)
- Design innovative programs on value chain strengthening, improve farmer incomes, sustainable sourcing, regenerative agriculture, and entrepreneurship.
- Work with project staff and regional leadership to design, write, and submit clear, concise and compelling proposals that result in funding for the organization.
- Develop concept notes and pitch documents that garner donor interest and lay the foundation for long-term partnerships.
- Guide the proposal development process: develop and manage proposal calendars; facilitate kick-off and review meetings, develop the proposal outline with compliance guidelines.
- Support all aspects of proposal development, including coordinating complex efforts with dispersed proposal team members, drafting and updating organizational qualifications statements, editing and formatting technical proposals, drafting staffing and management sections, and supporting recon and capture efforts.
- Build internal capacity in new business development, ensure the adoption of best practices, initiate quality assurance systems.
- Coordinate with TechnoServe’s Global Program Development and Strategic Initiatives teams to share intel and best practices, contribute to global initiatives, and collaborate on proposals.
- Contribute to improved efficiency and effectiveness of PD operations through knowledge management, including updating and expanding PD resources, tools, and processes.
- Actively cultivate new prospects: create and strengthen relationships with public and private donors
- Liaise with public sector funding agencies, institutional foundations, corporations and other private donors.
- Review and support the development of budgets
Basic Requirement and Experience: This role calls for an intrinsically motivated and passionate individual, looking to work in a cross-functional role for program research, proposal writing, design and development. Preferred skills include:
- Graduate or postgraduate Bachelors degree in Development Economics, Business Administration, Journalism or similar from International or premier institutions with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in a consulting or development sector with a keenness to work on poverty related challenges facing agriculture and small enterprises in India.
- Alternatively, 5 years’ experience with a Master’s degree.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to understand and work on business models, high quality pitch decks.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse team, spread across diverse geographies and to deliver in a time bound programs.
- Good working knowledge of Google workspace.
Required Languages: Excellent analytical and communication skills in English (written and oral) and an ability to build a convincing argumentSupervisory Responsibilities – NoneClosing Statements:We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability, and all other protected classes.We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at or call +1 202 785 4515.Application Instructions:Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be considered or contacted. Interested candidates can apply with a detailed resume along with a one-page cover letter on our recruitment portal.
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Location: Abuja, FCT
Job date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:33:04 GMT