Head of Business Development job at MEARL Hub Afrika

Role Overview:

The Head of Business Development & Partnerships will lead MHA’s fundraising, partnerships, and growth strategies. They will design resource mobilization plans, cultivate donor relationships, and oversee proposal development to position MHA as a thought leader in MEARL innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a business development strategy aligned to MHA’s strategic plan (2026-2030).
• Lead the design, review, and submission of high-quality proposals and bids.
• Cultivate partnerships with donors, UN agencies, governments, and INGOs.
• Lead donor mapping and funding opportunity tracking.
• Represent MHA in donor and partner meetings, both locally and internationally.
• Mentor and supervise the business development team.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and reporting standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of master’s in Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience leading fundraising/resource mobilization for INGOs, UN agencies, or research institutions.
• Strong track record in winning donor-funded projects
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation skills and team management experience.
• Strong training and facilitation skills
• Proven experience in anglophone and francophone contexts.
• Bilingual proficiency (English and French) preferred

• Develop and implement a business development strategy aligned to MHA’s strategic plan (2026-2030).
• Lead the design, review, and submission of high-quality proposals and bids.
• Cultivate partnerships with donors, UN agencies, governments, and INGOs.
• Lead donor mapping and funding opportunity tracking.
• Represent MHA in donor and partner meetings, both locally and internationally.
• Mentor and supervise the business development team.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and reporting standards.

• Strong track record in winning donor-funded projects
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation skills and team management experience.
• Strong training and facilitation skills
• Proven experience in anglophone and francophone contexts.
• Bilingual proficiency (English and French) preferred

• Minimum of master’s in Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience leading fundraising/resource mobilization for INGOs, UN agencies, or research institutions.