Job Overview: We seek a strategic, analytical Business DevelopmentAnalyst to drive growth, improve operations, analyse data, support donor/funder pipelines, and deliver actionable insights. The role supports leadership decision-making, strengthens partnerships, boosts accountability, and scales impactful initiatives 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 the 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 the 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 4 years relevant experience in business analysis, strategy, business development, consulting, operations, or analytical roles; Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and reporting tools; Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools is an advantage; 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; Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities; Excellent communication and presentation skills; Close attention to detail and accuracy; Problem-solving and a solution-oriented mindset; Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; Adaptability and proactive thinking; High level of integrity and accountability.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, Project Management, International Development, or related field
Experience: Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in business analysis, strategy, business development, consulting, operations, or analytical roles
Languages: English
Additional Notes: Professional certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, ECBA, PMI-PBA) is an advantage; Experience in consulting, development sector, NGO, fintech, startup, or project-based environments; Familiarity with project monitoring and evaluation frameworks; Experience using CRM, ERP, and workflow automation systems; Knowledge of donor ecosystems and African development markets.
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