Vacancy title:
Business Development and Resource Mobilisation Specialist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Business Operations, Sales & Retail, Advertising & Marketing, Social Services & Nonprofit, Education]

Jobs at:
ZVEC Group of Companies

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 6 2026

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

Similar Jobs in Zambia
Learn more about ZVEC Group of Companies
ZVEC Group of Companies jobs in Zambia

JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

ZVEC Group of Companies, operating under the Zambia Vocational Entrepreneurship College, is seeking talented professionals for multiple full-time roles based in Lusaka, Zambia. We invite qualified and experienced candidates to apply for key positions that support our mission to advance skills, enterprise, and opportunity in the region. Immediate availability or agreed start dates are preferred.

Responsibilities or duties

The specialist will play a vital role in diversifying ZVEC’s revenue streams by developing a robust pipeline of donor, government, corporate, institutional, and commercially viable opportunities. This position requires strategic leadership in proposal development and partnership management to support vocational training, enterprise development, and youth employment initiatives.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Bachelor’s degree in Business Development, Economics, Marketing, International Development, or related fields.

Postgraduate qualification is advantageous.

Experience needed

Minimum five years’ experience in business development, partnerships, or resource mobilisation.

Proven track record of successful proposals, contracts, or revenue generation.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Core Competencies:

• Expertise in proposal and concept note writing.
• Strong skills in opportunity research and pipeline management.
• Effective negotiation and relationship stewardship.
• Commercial costing and donor compliance knowledge.
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Performance Targets for First 90 Days:

• Identify and qualify at least 10 priority prospects from 30 mapped opportunities by Day 30.
• Prepare four decision-ready concepts or proposals by Day 60.
• Advance two opportunities to formal negotiation or advanced consideration by Day 90.
• Implement a monthly pipeline and conversion report accepted by management.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.

Interested candidates should submit their application, CV, and supporting documents. Please use the relevant subject line for your application:

Application – Business Development and Resource Mobilisation Specialist

Application – Clearing and Forwarding Manager

Application – Driving School Manager

Application deadline: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 17:00 hours.

Start date: Immediate or as agreed.

All Jobs | QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION