Business Development Officer (NGO) - ICIPE

About the role

ICIPE is hiring a full-time, on-site Business Development Officer in Nairobi. The role covers identifying business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, developing funding proposals, conducting market research and supporting initiatives that generate revenue and advance organisational goals. The deadline for applications is 07/11/2026.

Key responsibilities

• Support the roll-out of the DE Africa sustainment plan with stakeholders and develop long-term institutional capability partnerships.
• Establish and manage a systematic pipeline of funding, programme and partnership opportunities.
• Develop and package the DE Africa value proposition to position it as the EO data analytics and infrastructure layer within larger development programs.
• Develop sector-specific propositions on agriculture, climate, water, land degradation and health.
• Produce investment briefs, concept notes and pitch materials for priority evidence domains such as agriculture and food systems, climate adaptation, water, disaster risk, land degradation and One Health.
• Position DE Africa in co-creation processes with funders and report and track against sustainment targets.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject such as social development or business administration.
• 7 years of progressive experience in business development, resource mobilization or investor relations in sectors relevant to DE Africa.
• Experience in climate finance, developing funding prospects and case for investments, and in co-creation and partner relations.
• Familiarity with international development financing and its rapidly evolving funding landscape.
• Excellent English; working knowledge of French is an added advantage.
• Technical knowledge of Earth observation and data-driven development solutions is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Excellent coordination, organisation, negotiation, presentation, communication and digital technology and data analytics skills.
• Strong client relationship, interpersonal and time management skills, attention to detail and good analytical skills.

To apply, candidates use the application link provided on the listing page.