Business Development Associate

Are you a visionary, innovative, determined and hardworking young lady who is passionate about working in an organization that is making real impact in the lives of women and girls in Africa? This is the right opportunity for you. 

As our Business Development Associate, you will:

• Plan and implement our overall fundraising, sustainability and business development strategies
• Generate revenue through the sales and marketing of our products and services
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders including partners and donors for consistent funding channels
• Secure funding through grants, sponsorship (financial and in-kind), charitable events,campaigns and other revenue sources locally and internationally
• Manage all aspects of the sales cycle including identifying new prospects, maintaining relationships, qualifying prospects, making sales presentations, and securing the sale
• Ensure all complete financial reports are sent to stakeholders in a timely manner
• Develop and track all sales, marketing and fundraising proposals and reports
• Represent DiV as required, including attendance of important functions, industry events and public meetings
• Be an advocate for DiV amongst relevant stakeholders locally and internationally

1. Two years + experience in business development, fundraising, corporate social responsibility or non-profit management

2. You're able to build long-lasting partnerships with multi-stakeholder groups through physical and online channels

3. You're the boss when it comes to relationship building and can easily build rapport with key decision-makers

4. Your communication skills (written and verbal) are on point

5. You're really good at motivating and influencing others

6. Your LinkedIn is very linked :)