Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Business Development Manager will lead AYGF’s resource mobilization,strategic partnerships, and business growth initiatives.
- The role is responsible for identifying funding opportunities, developing winning proposals, strengthening donor relationships, and ensuring alignment of AYGF’s programs with donor priorities and organizational strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue strategic funding opportunities, including grants, institutional donors, foundations and partnership opportunities.
- Lead the development of high-quality concept notes, expressions of interest, and full proposals aligned with donor priorities.
- Demonstrate strong proposal-writing expertise with a proven track record of developing successful proposals that have secured funding.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with donors, partners, government agencies, INGOs, and private-sector stakeholders.
- Coordinate with Program, Finance, and MEAL teams to ensure proposals are technically sound, competitive, and donor-compliant.
- Support AYGF’s fundraising, resource mobilization, and sustainability strategies.
- Monitor donor trends and funding opportunities and maintain an active proposal pipeline.
- Represent AYGF in relevant donor, partnership, and stakeholder engagements.
- Mentor staff on proposal development, donor engagement, and partnership building,
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant professional certification is an advantage.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in business development, fundraising, resource mobilization, proposal development, or a related role, preferably within the NGO/development sector.
- Proven track record of developing successful proposals that have secured funding from institutional donors, foundations, INGOs, government agencies, CSR programmes, or other funding sources.
- Excellent proposal writing, research, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong knowledge of donor requirements, funding processes, and partnership development.
- Demonstrated ability to identify funding opportunities and manage multiple proposals within tight deadlines.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, networking, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Application Closing Date
30th October, 2026.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and a Cover Letter detailing relevant experience and motivation. to: recruitment@aygf.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
