Business Development Manager at Tearfund

Tearfund is a Christian international relief and development organisation dedicated to ending poverty and injustice, restoring dignity, and offering hope to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. We are currently recruiting for a key position within our Nigeria office.

Position Overview

Job Title: Business Development Manager
Job ID: 3173
Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
Contract Length: One year

The Business Development Manager will work closely with the Country Director to drive growth in the country programme’s funding portfolio and ensure successful delivery of the country funding strategy. This role will support the development of a viable business model for the Country Strategy and an accompanying Business Development Strategy.

You will take the lead on branding, marketing, and donor-facing communications while collaborating with internal teams to produce tools, literature, and information for donors and stakeholders. The role involves researching new opportunities, strengthening relationships with existing donors, and coordinating with programme and finance teams to develop high-quality concept notes, proposals, and budgets for submission to donors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Country Director in implementing the funding strategy and business model.
• Lead branding, marketing, and outward-facing donor communication.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with donors to increase funding opportunities.
• Research organisations and individuals for new funding prospects.
• Coordinate with programme and finance teams to prepare concept notes, proposals, and budgets.
• Attract new donors while growing the value of existing ones.
• Contribute to the delivery of innovative business models aligned with program objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in development studies, humanitarian affairs, programme development, business management, marketing or related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Evidence of continued learning in areas such as systems thinking, process management, and development measurement.
• Proven ability to develop successful, large-scale proposals for public and private sector donors.
• Experience working with institutional donors such as DFID/FCDO, USAID, ECHO, EU, UN agencies, and other multilateral donor mechanisms.
• Strong track record of working in consortium arrangements.
• Good understanding of programme cycle management in emergencies and development contexts.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in programme development, resource mobilisation, donor relations, marketing, and communication.
• Experience designing integrated programmes, especially within the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus approach.
• Ability to convey stories and case studies to external audiences effectively.
• Experience in strategic planning and capacity-building using a coaching model.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage and lead teams in a complex working environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence external organisations.
• Outstanding written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to present complex information in clear, compelling narratives for different audiences.
• Strong coaching and influencing abilities.
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Creativity in researching and shaping ideas into innovative business models.
• Results-driven approach to work.
• Proactive in suggesting solutions to challenges.
• Competence in preparing realistic, quality budgets in line with organisational and donor requirements.
• Ability to work with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and cloud-based tools.

Personal Qualities

• Committed Christian with a personal relationship with God.
• Emotionally and spiritually mature.
• A supportive team player with a practical approach to assisting field teams.
• Sensitive to cross-cultural issues.
• Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
• Determined and willing to travel and live in basic conditions.
• Committed to Tearfund’s mission, values, and beliefs.

Remuneration

Annual Gross Salary: Nineteen Million to Twenty-One Million Naira (N19,000,000 – N21,000,000).

Application Deadline

3 October 2025

Please note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
• All applicants must be committed to Tearfund’s Christian beliefs.
• The recruitment process includes safeguarding checks.
• Personal identification information will be screened against watchlist databases to comply with counter-terrorism measures.