Director of Business Development at the Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Sexual and Reproductive Health, Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Business Development

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• We are looking for a detail-oriented and self-driven individual to increase organizational influence, stakeholder community and ultimately, revenues by identifying profitable business opportunities, generating successful leads and developing long-term business growth strategies.
• The responsibilities of the Director of Business Development include attending meetings with clients and partners, and notifying them of key business offerings of the organization.
• The candidate should also be able to assess business risks by analyzing financial, statistical, and economic data to enable superior decision-making.
• The successful candidate should be persuasive and have strong business acumen. Ultimately, he/she should be adept at negotiating sound business deals as well as demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Specific Responsibilities

• Building solid relationships with clients, donors, vendors and customers, as well as communications and marketing teams.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of the organizations offerings and core competencies to identify profitable business opportunities.
• Directing marketing efforts by presenting market research to the management and board of directors and suggesting strategies to expand market reach and presence.
• Assessing current marketing and communications efforts as well as client operations and recommending improvements as needed.
• Preparing all documentation required for requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Developing and managing strategic partnerships to grow existing for-profit and not-for-profit businesses of the organization.
• Presenting business or marketing opportunities to management and board of directors.
• Selecting automation software and software platforms that best meet organization needs for improved efficiency and effectiveness particularly in the area of funds and revenue generation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Social Enterprise development, Health Economics or related field; A Master’s degree or higher is advantageous.
• 5-10 years relevant working experience
• Proven business development, sales, fundraising or marketing experience in Nigeria or internationally.
• Understanding of the health business landscape
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong business acumen and deployable social networks.
• Detail-oriented and persuasive.
• Fair knowledge of the nonprofit health-oriented landscape.

Remuneration / Benefit
We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.

Application Closing Date
27th August, 2020.