Grants, Business Development & Partnership Specialist at Workbanter with Busie

Workbanter with Busie bridges the gap between companies and their people. We help businesses find, grow, and support the right talent, while also making sure workers feel valued and supported. It’s a win-win for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Grants, Business Development & Partnership Specialist

Location: Lekki, Lagos (Hybrid: 3 days Remote and 2 days on-site)
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• The Grants, Business Development & Partnership Specialist will lead fundraising efforts, to secure strategic partnerships, and manage grant processes for a non-profit organization dedicated to equipping young people across Africa with the skills, knowledge, and resources to become visionary leaders.
• In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and securing funding opportunities, building strong relationships with donors and partners, and driving business development initiatives.
• The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and experienced in grant management, business development, and partnership-building.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, apply for, and manage grants, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• Develop compelling grant proposals, reports, and funding applications.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, funding agencies, and corporate partners.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive revenue growth through partnerships and business development.
• Research and identify new funding opportunities and alternative revenue streams.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Funding Growth – Increase in funding from grants, partnerships, and business development activities.
• Proposal Success Rate – Percentage of submitted proposals that result in funding.
• Partnership Development – Number of new strategic partnerships formed.
• Donor & Partner Engagement – Frequency and quality of engagement with funding agencies and partners.
• Compliance & Reporting – Timely and accurate grant reporting, ensuring full compliance with donor requirements.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree
• Minimum of 5 years experience in grant management, business development, and partnership building.
• Proven track record of securing funding through grant writing and fundraising.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and research abilities to identify funding opportunities.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid work environment.

Salary
N400,000 (Negotiable).

Application Closing Date
18th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: workbanterwithbusie@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: If you've got what it takes to secure funding, drive partnerships, and foster growth, Kindly apply.