Vacancies at EyeCity Africa
Business Development Coordinator | Abuja, Hybrid
About EyeCity Africa
EyeCity Africa is a pan-African development consulting firm with core expertise working across various projects in Africa within the skills development, capacity building, job creation, entrepreneurship development and digital innovation space.
We are positioned to be a major catalyst in shaping a prosperous life for Africa through our various service lines and Practice Areas outlined below:
Education and Skills Development (Policy Development, Framework benchmark for national curricula, etc.)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development
Capacity Building and Training (Large-scale national and regional delivery)
Creative Innovation Practice (Fashion, Arts, Entertainment and other creative sectors)
Higher Education Institution (HEI) Innovation Practice (Research to Commercialization Strategy, Digital Transformation in HEIs, Technology Transfer Office Setup, etc.)
Technology Solutions and Digital Transformation
About the role
We are seeking a Business Development Coordinator who will be supporting the development of proposals and the management of strategic partnerships to join our team.
The successful candidate will coordinate the proposal development process to ensure the timely submission of high-quality proposals and the establishment of strong partnerships. The person will play a crucial role in driving organizational growth through successful bids and collaborations.
A typical week in the life of the Business Development Coordinator entails the following:
Sourcing for opportunities and developing winning proposals for bids, tenders, and grants from bilateral and multilateral organizations, government agencies, foundations, and the private sector
Development of the proposal content (professionally written) to ensure it addresses client requirements, articulates EyeCity Africa’s value proposition and aligns with the organization’s bid strategy.
Writing of the technical and financial proposals based on inputs from the team and external subject-matter experts.
Collaborating with the Manager to assess the strategic importance of business opportunities and determine project requirements.
Exploring and developing consortium partnership options and providing recommendations to inform decision-making.
Maintaining and updating a proposal documentation content drive for proposal documentation.
Identifying impediments and providing multiple solutions and recommendations to resolve identified problems.
Skills Required
Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite: MS Excel, Google Sheets, MS PowerPoint/Google Slides, MS Word.
Exceptional writing and communication skills, and the ability to articulate clearly and influentially.
Expertise in proposal development and grant writing
Domain knowledge in employability, innovation, and entrepreneurship ecosystems
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
This position requires individuals with at least 2 years of experience in proposal development, partnership management, or related fields.
Work Hours: 40 hours weekly. Strong preference for candidates based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on large-scale impactful pan-African projects, professional development, and training opportunities. Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
Other perks: Airtime Allowance, Lunch, Wellness days, and Birthday voucher.
Application deadline: 17th February 2025
(Application may be closed before the deadline when we receive the desired number of applications)
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