Job Overview: We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and impact-driven Business DevelopmentAnalyst who thrives at the intersection of data, strategy, operations, growth, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will enable data-driven decision, optimize operations, and strengthen partnerships, identify growth and efficiency opportunities, while delivering real outcomes across Africa.
Duties and Responsibilities: Assess current business processes, workflows, and operational systems to identify inefficiencies; Gather, document, and validate business requirements from internal and external stakeholders; Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, transparency, accountability, and outcomes; Support development of frameworks that improve organisational effectiveness; Map workflows and implement systems for scalable growth; Collect, clean, interpret, and analyse data related to projects, funding performance, partnerships, and operations; Develop dashboards, scorecards, and management reports; Track KPIs across strategic initiatives and funded programmes; Present findings in clear, structured, decision-ready formats; Build insights that improve funding allocation and execution quality; Research donor markets, CSR funds, foundations, DFIs, NGOs, governments, and private sector funding opportunities; Identify, qualify, and manage partnership pipelines; Support proposal writing, partnership decks, fundraising materials, and presentations; Analyse market opportunities for expansion into new sectors or countries; Monitor competitor activity and ecosystem trends; Support leadership with business cases, scenario modelling, forecasting, and strategic planning; Provide analytical support for budgeting and revenue planning; Identify trends, risks, bottlenecks, and commercial opportunities; Support launch of new products, services, or partnership models; Work closely with project managers, leadership, and cross-functional teams to align business objectives with execution plans; Facilitate stakeholder meetings, requirement-gathering sessions, and solution workshops; Act as a liaison between business, technical, operational and project teams; Ensure alignment of needs and solutions; Assist in measuring project outcomes against funding objectives; Track beneficiary reach, programme effectiveness, and social impact metrics; Strengthen reporting systems for transparency and accountability; Support evidence-based storytelling for donors and partners.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, Project Management, International Development, or related field; Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in business analysis, strategy, business development, consulting, operations, Startup, NGO or analytical roles; Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and reporting tools; Strong business process mapping and requirement gathering experience; Ability to convert data into strategic recommendations; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong commercial awareness and structured thinking; Experience using CRM, ERP, and workflow automation systems; Knowledge of donor ecosystems and African development markets; Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools is an advantage; Professional certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, ECBA, PMI-PBA) is an advantage.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, Project Management, International Development, or related field
Experience: Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in business analysis, strategy, business development, consulting, operations, Startup, NGO or analytical roles
Languages: English
Additional Notes: Join a mission-driven organisation committed to measurable impact across Africa. Growth Opportunities for continuous learning, development, and career progression. Play a direct role in ensuring projects achieve intended outcomes and beneficiaries receive meaningful value. Competitive salary and benefits package in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment. Salary: NGN 490,000 - 550,000.
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