Business Development Manager

Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team

Business Development Manager leading funding efforts for humanitarian projects across Africa. Collaborating with donors and partners to secure grants and manage proposals to support the mission of HOT.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🦁 Anywhere in AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant writing and proposal development, with a strong focus on building donor relationships and understanding funding trends in international development. Proficient in managing complex proposals and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant WritingProposal DevelopmentDonor Relationship ManagementInternational Development KnowledgeDatabase Management

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Hard Skills

Grant WritingProposal DevelopmentResearch SkillsWriting SkillsEditing SkillsAttention to DetailNarrative Skills

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

NeonOne

Industry Keywords

Funding OpportunitiesPhilanthropyRFP AnalysisFunding TrendsEnglish Language FluencyFrench Language Proficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead identification, positioning, and capture strategies for the right funding opportunities
Research, identify, and track foundation, institutional, and partner funding opportunities
Analyze RFPs and guidelines, summarize requirements, and assess alignment with organizational goals
Build donor and partner relationships through regular engagement
Support ESA and WNA Hub staff to develop regional and country specific donor and partner relationships
Lead and coordinate the process for grant/fee-for-service bid writing, submission, and follow up
Manage the development of complex proposals involving several teams
Prepare required interim and final reports for funders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of grant writing with a demonstrated track record leading successful funding proposals for $250,000 to $1 million+
Excellent writing, editing, and research skills with strong attention to detail and narrative skills
Understanding of international development, philanthropy, and funding trends
English-language fluency required
Professional proficiency in French is highly desired
Understanding of database management
Experience with NeonOne is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 20% travel
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities