Business Development Specialist

Eligibility:

• Strong research and analytical skills, with experience in grants and projects opportunity sourcing.
• Experience in online databases, online funding portals, and application processes.
• Excellent reading and screening skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, or equivalent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a database of websites, portals, and other resources where project and funding opportunities are frequently posted.
• Conduct regular research to identify new project opportunities, tenders, and grant funding relevant to the company’s objectives.
• Monitor and screen websites, government portals, and databases where potential projects and funding opportunities are posted.
• Evaluate the relevance of identified opportunities based on the company’s capabilities and strategic goals.
• Analyze eligibility criteria, deadlines, and application requirements for each business opportunity.
• Prepare summaries or initial screening documents to brief management on new opportunities.
• Work with the project development team for proposal related tasks.
• Continue tracking and follow-up of the applied projects.
• Maintain a calendar of upcoming grants, tenders, and projects, ensuring timely notification.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on research findings and present them to senior management.