Business Development Manager

Responsibilities:

Proposal Development & Strategic Programs

• Identify and track funding, partnership, sponsorship, and business opportunities across Africa and Canada.
• Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality proposals, concept notes, EOIs, grant applications, partnership requests, and business pitches.
• Develop concepts and implementation frameworks for the Voazok Agricultural Leadership Program and the GrowNext Ag Exchange Program.
• Develop proposals and strategic plans for agritourism training and agricultural capacity-building initiatives.
• Coordinate inputs from technical experts, consultants, and partners during proposal development.
• Develop project budgets, implementation frameworks, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely submission and compliance with donor and client requirements.

Content Development

• Develop compelling organizational content including reports, presentations, brochures, profiles, speeches, newsletters, website content, and program materials.
• Support the development of communication materials for conferences, summits, stakeholder engagements, and agribusiness initiatives in Africa and Canada.
• Draft and edit professional correspondence, partnership documents, sponsorship packages, and strategic communication materials.
• Maintain consistency in branding and messaging across all company platforms.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with governments, development agencies, sponsors, investors, academic institutions, agribusiness stakeholders, and private sector partners across Africa and Canada.
• Engage with donor agencies and funding institutions to support resource mobilization efforts.
• Represent Voazok Limited in meetings, conferences, networking events, and strategic engagements.
• Support partnership negotiations, sponsorship discussions, and collaboration initiatives.
• Coordinate stakeholder communication and follow-up activities.

Business Development & Strategy

• Support the company’s growth strategy and expansion initiatives across Africa and Canada.
• Conduct market and sector research to identify emerging opportunities in agribusiness, agriculture, agritourism, investment, and international development.
• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational positioning.
• Support event coordination, partnership development, and business networking activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Development, Communications, Public Policy, Marketing, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an asset.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in business development, proposal writing, stakeholder engagement, consulting, agribusiness, or international development.
• Strong experience in proposal and grant writing.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Experience working with donor-funded programs, NGOs, governments, or international organizations is an asset.
• Knowledge of agribusiness, agritourism, trade, investment, food systems, or Africa-focused development initiatives is highly desirable.
• Experience working with international stakeholders or cross-border partnerships involving Africa and Canada is an advantage.

Required Skills

• Proposal & grant development
• Strategic communication
• Stakeholder engagement
• Partnership & donor relations
• Research & analysis
• Project coordination
• Presentation development
• Relationship management
• Content creation & editing

Compensation: Negotiable, based on experience and expertise.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-impact international agribusiness and development projects across Africa and Canada.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Exposure to international stakeholders, investors, and development initiatives.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Potential contract renewal and long-term growth opportunities for high-performing candidates.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A cover letter
• Updated CV/Resume
• Writing sample or proposal sample (if available)

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Voazok Limited and for the time, effort, and enthusiasm invested in their applications.