Business Development Manager

Finding XY Ltd is an enterprise development and innovation centre supporting businesses to strengthen their operations, improve financial performance and access growth opportunities. Through its enterprise development, investment facilitation and financial inclusion initiatives, Finding XY works with businesses, investors and financial institutions to strengthen investment opportunities and facilitate access to capital.
To support its organizational growth and expansion, Finding XY seeks to engage a Business Development Manager to identify and pursue new business opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, strengthen client relationships, and drive the acquisition of new projects and assignments.

The Business Development Manager will lead the identification, development and pursuit of business opportunities that contribute to Finding XY's organizational growth and sustainability. The position will be responsible for building and managing a pipeline of prospective clients, funding opportunities and strategic partnerships; coordinating the development of proposals and business offers; and cultivating relationships with development partners, private sector organizations, government institutions and other relevant stakeholders.

• Identify, assess and pursue business opportunities, including consultancy assignments, tenders, grants, strategic partnerships and other opportunities aligned with Finding XY's strategic priorities and areas of expertise.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients, funding opportunities and strategic partnerships, tracking opportunities through to acquisition.
• Lead the development and coordination of technical and financial proposals, expressions of interest, concept notes and other business development submissions, ensuring they are responsive, competitive and commercially viable.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with development partners, private sector organisations, government institutions, financial institutions and other prospective clients to generate business opportunities and expand Finding XY's market reach.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships, consortium arrangements and collaborations that strengthen Finding XY's technical capacity, market positioning and access to new assignments.
• Monitor market trends, donor priorities, industry developments and competitor positioning to identify emerging opportunities and inform Finding XY's business development strategy.\
• Represent Finding XY in relevant industry events, business meetings, networking engagements and stakeholder forums to strengthen organisational visibility and generate new business.
• Maintain accurate business development records and prepare periodic reports including performance reports on the opportunity pipeline, proposals submitted, partnerships developed, assignments secured and overall business development performance.

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Development Studies, International Relations, Entrepreneurship or a related field.
• A master's degree or relevant professional qualification in business development, management, marketing or a related discipline is an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in business development, proposal development, partnerships, client acquisition or a related role.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and securing business opportunities, including consultancy assignments, donor-funded projects, grants or strategic partnerships.
• Strong analytical, research and business writing skills.

Interested candidates should submit their applications by email to hr@findingxy.com no later than 30 Nov 2026.

Email subject: BDM Application – Your Full Name

Applications must include the following documents:

• Updated CV (mandatory).
• Three professional references (mandatory): Each reference must include their full name, email address, and telephone number. These may be provided within the CV.
• University academic transcript(s) (mandatory).