Business Development Manager

Description

• The Business Development Manager will provide strategic support on resource mobilization across different thematic areas in the region
• They will be supporting the development and implementation of the regions resource mobilization strategies; while building partnerships with donors and civil society stakeholders; identifying new funding opportunities and addressing key financial and reputational risks
• Contract type: Fixed Term – 3 months
• Location: Any country of the Southern Africa countries with right to work (Malawi/Mozambique/Zambia/Zimbabwe)
• Interviews week of 20th and 27th April
• Reference and integrity checks once offer is agreed week of 27th April to week of 4th May
• Start date week of 11th May
• One person in three in the world lives in poverty. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty. Around the world, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. We save lives and help rebuild livelihoods when crisis strikes. And we campaign so that the voices of the poor influence the local and global decisions that affect them. In all we do, Oxfam works with partner organizations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty
• As a confederation, our values are Accountability, Empowerment and Inclusiveness
• Empowerment: Everyone, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can be a catalyst for change

Requisites

• The person: We are looking for an individual who is dynamic, charismatic and credible leader with the following:
• Minimum requirement is a Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Public Policy, Economics, or International Development or other relevant experience
• At least 6 years’ experience in leadership and business development/resource mobilization, donor engagement and relationship management, and proposal development and grant acquisition
• Excellent understanding of different aspects of quality programming (for example: partnership, participation, accountability, innovation, gender and monitoring, evaluation and learning) and how these can be incorporated into different interventions
• Demonstrable experience and success in engaging with bilateral and multilateral donors for an international agency like Oxfam
• Ability to develop programme design documents – including strong appreciation of theories of change (logic models, log-frames), contextual analyses (e.g. power, gender), budgets, MEAL plans
• Demonstrable understanding of programme/project cycle management practices in development programming
• Strong technical competence in research, learning and monitoring and evaluation methods theory and practice; and, good critical grasp of latest sector thinking, codes, standards and practice; Evidence of leadership of impact assessment processes within an INGO or other institution
• Demonstrated ability to devise and implement resource mobilization strategies
• Proven ability to identify new business opportunities and partnerships
• Experience of working with technical teams to develop program proposals that are funded by institutional donors
• Strong networking, representational, and negotiation skills
• Experience of skills capacity building in relation to programme funding or related field
• Superior verbal and written communications skills in English with ability to analyse and synthesise complex issues
• Good familiarity with government decision-making processes, both political and technical, including budget processes, appropriation, protocols, and communications
• Strong proven ability to identify and articulate strategic and policy issues through effective oral and written briefs
• Excellent computer skills, including various office applications and internet navigation
• Ability to work in a cross regional Team and support work across the region

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of donor grants
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team across institutional boundaries and business units
• Ability to make effective, timely decisions and take prudent risks.
• Knowledge of region political, economic and social aspects
• Good knowledge and awareness of issues related to Oxfam’s strategic objectives and theories of change
• Some knowledge of Portuguese will be an added advantage

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us
• All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks
• Oxfam started working in southern Africa in the 1980s. Since then, we have implemented both development and humanitarian programmes to support practical and innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty
• We work with local stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the root causes which keep people in poverty. Oxfam is currently collaborating with the Government, international and local CSOs, UN Agencies and other stakeholders
• Oxfam envisions Southern Africa free of extreme inequality and injustice; a society where citizens and particularly women across all age groups claim and exercise their rights and responsibilities and can influence decisions that affect their lives
• Our programs aim to promote women’s rights, good governance and accountability, resilient livelihoods, as well as enhance preparedness, reduce vulnerability to disaster and ensure an effective response to humanitarian crises
• Oxfam is an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation