Job Description

To identify, develop and manage projects, partnerships, funding opportunities and income-generating initiatives, while coordinating the day-to-day administration of the Secretariat and the Executive Committee’s work. The role grows the business arm and supports financial sustainability.

Our organisation is seeking a suitably qualified PROJECTS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE at UCCA.

This position offers the right candidate a chance to develop their career in a professional environment, with opportunities to build on existing skills and take on new challenges as the role evolves.

To be considered, please submit your application before the closing date.

Key Responsibilities

Follow up and manage existing MOUs and agreements with stakeholders (including Inland Container Depots), ensuring revenue-linked partnerships are activated, monitored and delivering agreed results.
Identify and develop new projects, programmes and business opportunities aligned with the Business’ strategic objectives.
Identify and pursue grants, sponsorships, donor opportunities and strategic partnerships with government, private sector and development organisations.
Maintain a pipeline of potential projects, partners and funding opportunities, with regular follow-up.
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships that strengthen business’ visibility, relevance and sustainability.
Prepare concept notes, proposals, budgets, workplans and funding applications.
Manage approved projects from initiation through implementation, monitoring, reporting and close-out.
Develop services and programmes that address members’ needs, including training, capacity building, business linkages and market opportunities.
Coordinate workshops, conferences, business forums and networking events, including sponsorship mobilisation.
Track project performance, budgets, risks, deliverables and outcomes.
Coordinate the day-to-day administration of the Secretariat and follow up on implementation of Executive Committee decisions.
Coordinate Executive Committee and stakeholder meetings, including agendas, notices, minutes and action tracking.
Consolidate information from business development and project activities into clear weekly and monthly reports for the Executive Committee and Board.
Maintain an up-to-date log of stakeholders, members, partnerships and active projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Project Management, Development Studies, Economics, International Development or a related field.
Project management certification is an advantage.
Demonstrated experience in business development, relationship management, partnerships, fundraising or proposal writing. Industry experience is not required.

Skills

Business development relationship management stakeholder management project management proposal writing report writing fundraising resource mobilisation negotiation budgeting planning organisation presentation communication networking results orientation

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