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Job Description

• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities in the African agriculture and nutrition landscape.
• Analyze and report on the performance of our business development initiatives, using data and insights to inform future strategies and competitive positioning of Sahel Consulting
• Identify and pursue new funding, partnerships, and collaborations by developing creative proposals in response to business opportunities.
• Develop pitching ideas for and meet with potential partners and donors to present Sahel’s offerings and negotiate terms of engagement.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to determine the most viable, cost-effective approach to pursue new partnerships and business opportunities.
• Provide training and mentoring to other business development members of the team

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or Administration, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, or a related field with a minimum of three years of proven experience working as a business development officer or similar role. An MBA would be an added advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write proposals and deliver effective presentations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and management skills.

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Job Responsibilities

The Manager under the supervision of the Managing Partner shall be required to perform the primary responsibilities outlined below:

• Provide strategic business solutions and recommendations to clients and partners to meet project goals.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet client requirements and quality standards. Develop solutions for complex issues identified in projects to achieve the goals and objectives and meet the expectations of clients and partners.
• Communicate with clients to clearly understand project requirements and scope.
• Lead strategic communication with the leadership teams of clients and partners.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and competence in communication and interactions with clients and partners.
• Monitor and report project status to clients based on agreed timelines.
• Develop work plans and coordinate daily work schedules and project team efforts.
• Lead data gathering, analysis, and interpretation to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to clients and partners.
• Work with the HR team to screen and recruit candidates for projects.
• Lead proposal writing and business development meetings with other team members.
• Represent the organizations in networking events, convenings and speaking engagements regularly.

Minimum Required Skills & Experience
Professional Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in International Development, Business, Economics, or related field of study
• Minimum of six (6) years of work experience in senior management position with demonstrated results focus, skills and a track record of delivering beyond expectations.

Operational Expertise:

• Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, project development and task facilitation.
• Experience in supply chain management and in leading implementation in a complex, international organization and/or in large multifaceted projects.
• Good financial management skills including cash flow management and budgeting.
• A familiarity with and commitment to addressing gender equality is also required.

Leadership Skills:

• Ability to shape a vision and strategy.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing alliances with the private sector; ability to build consensus and relationships among executives, partners, and the workforce; adept at aligning stakeholders with differing agenda.
• Able to attract, inspire, retain and lead a diverse team of highly talented professionals.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Superior interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Strong negotiation and diplomatic skills to support effective work through implementing partners.
• Fluency in the English language, and excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.

Personal Characteristics and Other Requirements:

• Excellent judgement. Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively and delegate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Preference is for candidates who has worked as a Senior Project Lead in a top consulting firm.

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Responsibilities

• Conduct industry, market, and development research to identify trends and opportunities and to support proposal development and project implementation.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis with data gathered during research.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and other materials summarizing research and analyses and developing client recommendations.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and clients clearly and concisely.
• Support the organization with the work required to deliver high-quality final reports to clients.
• Work independently but as part of a broader team of consultants.
• Support senior management on other initiatives as requested

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
We are looking for candidates with passion for agriculture that are driven and self-starters. Below are the essential qualifications we are looking for:

• Bachelors or Master’s in Business, Finance, Economics, Agriculture, or related discipline
• High-quality analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Willingness to travel (required)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Successful completion of CFA Level 1 is a plus.