Business Development Manager

About The Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation (BMF)

The Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation (BMF) is a non-profit Trust, established in 2006 with the vision towards healthy lives and well-being for all, in Tanzania and the rest of Africa. Its strategic mission is to innovate sustainable and resilient health and related system solutions for equitable health outcomes. BMF’s Vision and Mission can be achieved through empowered workforce, which is self-motivated, committed to growth and integrity, and the one who seeks excellence in execution. BMF seeks for innovative, self-driven, dynamic, and competent qualified candidates to fill the below three (3) vacancies: -

Job Description

Position Title: Business Development Manager

Reports to: Director of Programs and Business Development

Department: Programs & Business Development

Location: Head Office - Dar es Salaam

Contract Type: Part-time

Overall, Purpose of the Job

Managing, coordinating and providing technical leadership in executing business development initiatives of the Foundation as guided by the Business Development Strategy and other respective plans to attain the BMF Strategic Plan goals.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the development of a costed implementation plan for the 6-year Foundation’s Business Development Strategy.
• Lead in managing and coordinating the implementation of the business development implementation plans as guided by the six-year business development strategy.
• Develop continuous external and internal comprehensive scanning systems for the business development landscape to enhance continuous capacity, relevance, risk management and timely response to opportunities, adjustment to changes and growth.
• Co-Lead in developing and timely updating the BMF internal business development systems, structures and teams.
• Develop and implement effective continuous capacity building plans and strategies for the business development team to equip them in meeting the business demands in a diverging internal and external environment.
• Co-Lead in developing and managing incremental implementation of the Foundation’s social enterprise products through a co-creation model with internal and external stakeholders.
• Co-Lead in developing and institutionalization of the Foundation’s Partnerships Strategy to enhance effective execution and optimal performance of these partnerships.
• Effectively Coordinate the business development teams in responding to various business development opportunities.
• Carry out any other assigned duties by the Supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• A master’s degree in international development, Economics, Social Science, International Studies, Public Administration or another relevant field.
• At least over 7 years of experience of the same job role in the related field of operation.
• Demonstrable knowledge as a result of study, training or practical experience in development with a robust understanding of development programs.
• Proficiency in using applications software, including presentation, spreadsheet, word processing, and project management tools.
• Results-oriented, accountable, proactive and able to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
• Good quantitative, analytical and report writing skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups of people. Fluency in English and Swahili is mandatory.
• Excellent coordination and planning skills.
• Excellent people skills (good team member).

MODE OF APPLICATION

For all interested candidates, kindly fill the application form via the following links:

Application Form - Business Development Manager

Kindly attach the required documents as stated in the application form. The deadline for application is on Thursday 20th November 2024.