Business Development Officer (Obuyisi bw'Omu Initiative)

Obuyisi bw'Omu Initiative

We empower Ugandan communities with mental health, WASH, education, and climate resilience initiatives.

Role Overview

Obuyisi bw’Omu Initiative is seeking a motivated and experienced Business Development Officer to support the organization in identifying and developing opportunities for growth, partnerships, funding, and strategic collaboration.

The Business Development Officer will work closely with organizational leadership to build relationships with potential donors, partners, foundations, companies, and other stakeholders, while helping strengthen the organization’s visibility, sustainability, and resource base.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue potential funding, partnership, sponsorship, and collaboration opportunities.
• Research and maintain a pipeline of donors, foundations, companies, NGOs, and other potential partners.
• Support the development of concept notes, proposals, funding applications, and partnership documents.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential partners and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships that can strengthen the organization's programs and impact.
• Support fundraising and resource-mobilization initiatives.
• Monitor relevant funding calls, grants, tenders, and partnership opportunities.
• Work with program teams to develop compelling program proposals and funding opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of prospects, applications, partnerships, and follow-ups.
• Provide regular updates to organizational leadership on business development and fundraising activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Development Studies, International Development, Communications, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in business development, fundraising, partnerships, resource mobilization, or a related nonprofit/development role.
• Experience identifying funding and partnership opportunities.
• Strong proposal writing, communication, networking, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to research opportunities and develop effective approaches to potential partners.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a remote environment.
• Previous experience working with NGOs, nonprofits, foundations, or social-impact organizations is an advantage.

Ideal Candidate: A proactive relationship-builder who can help Obuyisi bw’Omu Initiative expand its network, secure new opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of the organization.

Minimum Hours per Week:

10+ hours per week

Duration:

6+ months