Business Development Manager

Africa Youth Growth Foundation (AYGF) is a regional non- Governmental Organisation that focuses on the following thematic areas ; Migration, Public Health, Education, Democratic Governance, livelihood, Climate Change and Environment

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Business Development Manager will lead AYGF’s resource mobilization,strategic partnerships, and business growth initiatives.
• The role is responsible for identifying funding opportunities, developing winning proposals, strengthening donor relationships, and ensuring alignment of AYGF’s programs with donor priorities and organizational strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue strategic funding opportunities, including grants, institutional donors, foundations and partnership opportunities.
• Lead the development of high-quality concept notes, expressions of interest, and full proposals aligned with donor priorities.
• Demonstrate strong proposal-writing expertise with a proven track record of developing successful proposals that have secured funding.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with donors, partners, government agencies, INGOs, and private-sector stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Program, Finance, and MEAL teams to ensure proposals are technically sound, competitive, and donor-compliant.
• Support AYGF’s fundraising, resource mobilization, and sustainability strategies.
• Monitor donor trends and funding opportunities and maintain an active proposal pipeline.
• Represent AYGF in relevant donor, partnership, and stakeholder engagements.
• Mentor staff on proposal development, donor engagement, and partnership building,

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant professional certification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in business development, fundraising, resource mobilization, proposal development, or a related role, preferably within the NGO/development sector.
• Proven track record of developing successful proposals that have secured funding from institutional donors, foundations, INGOs, government agencies, CSR programmes, or other funding sources.
• Excellent proposal writing, research, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of donor requirements, funding processes, and partnership development.
• Demonstrated ability to identify funding opportunities and manage multiple proposals within tight deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, networking, negotiation, and relationship management skills.