Senior Business Development Coordinator - Nairobi, Kenya - EED Advisory
Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
EED Advisory is a multidisciplinary Pan-African consulting firm offering technical, analytical and advisory services in energy, water and climate change. We work with our clients to effectively address challenges and build opportunities across these three business lines. Our main service offerings include: research and data analytics, projects and program design, policy and strategy, and fund management.
JOB SUMMARY
EED Advisory is a Pan-African consulting Firm offering technical, analytical, and advisory services in energy, water, and climate change. We work with our clients to solve complex problems, develop new insights, and implement various interventions across these three business lines. Our core service offerings include research and data analytics, program design, policy and strategy, and fund management. Since its inception in 2013, EED Advisory has completed assignments in 27 countries and currently manages projects in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. We seek to recruit a Business Development Coordinator to support our expanding portfolio of work. Forn more information, please visit our website SummarySupporting the Business Development and Partnerships Manager, the Business Development Coordinator contributes towards driving sustainable business growth and cultivating meaningful partnerships. You will be responsible for coordinating business development efforts with Business Line Leads across energy, water, and climate change teams. Part of this task includes managing responses to calls for Expressions of Interest (EOI) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). The Business Development Coordinator will also consistently review current market trends within these business lines across countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and advise the senior leadership on emerging opportunities and challenges.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Build long-standing and meaningful relationships with clients and implementation partners.Coordinate responses to calls for Expressions of Interest (EOI), concept notes, and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)Conduct market research in energy, water, and climate change consulting to inform the Firm's business development outlook.Track the Firm's business development performance ratios and metrics to inform future initiatives.Provide inputs to contract and partnership negotiations.Maintain a database of current and future clients and partners across the countries of interest.RequirementsAt least 4 years of professional experience in business development or management consulting. Experience working with development agencies including Development Finance Institutions and international think tanks is desirable.Bachelor's degree (or higher) in business studies, engineering, environmental studies, sustainable development, or related from a reputable university.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.Proficiency in professional English, French, and/or Arabic is desirable.Demonstrated understanding of the business development cycle in development consulting.Experience working with online business development tools including business development aggregators.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Negotiation, Market research, intelligence, Business to Business (B2B) sales, Business performance monitoring, Business development, Business strategy, Bidding and proposal generation
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree