Vacancy title:
Business Development Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Sales & Retail]

Jobs at:
Manjapamodzi Innovations Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, November 10 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 4 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Manjapamodzi Innovations Limited is a Zambian consultancy firm established in 2014 and formally incorporated in May 2022. Our mission is to ensure that every project delivers maximum value for our clients’ time and financial investment, while promoting inclusive, innovative, and evidence-based solutions. Our vision is to be the partner of choice for development services in Zambia and beyond, delivering impact-driven, practical, and context-sensitive results that influence policy and practice.

Position Summary

Manjapamodzi Innovations Limited seeks a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Officer (BDO) to support the company’s growth, strengthen client relationships, and identify new business opportunities across its consulting portfolio. The BDO will play a key role in proposal development, partnership building, and market positioning to advance the company’s mission and strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate is an early-career professional eager to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are comfortable collaborating virtually using tools such as MS Teams, Zoom, and Google Drive, and can effectively work remotely for extended periods while maintaining a high standard of performance and communication.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with the company’s vision and mission.
• Identify and pursue new consultancy opportunities with development partners, government institutions, and the private sector.
• Conduct market intelligence and stakeholder mapping to inform strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate proposal development, including drafting technical inputs, preparing budgets, and ensuring timely submission of bids.
• Strengthen and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and collaborators at local and international levels.
• Contribute to brand visibility through communication materials, events, and digital engagement.
• Track and report on business development performance, including pipeline management and success rates.
• Support management in improving service offerings and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Provide logistical and administrative support to consultants, ensuring seamless delivery of services for which they are contracted.
• Develop a database of highly skilled Consultants and keep it clean and updated all the time.
• Contribute to knowledge management, proposal databases, and quality assurance systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Project Management or a related field.
• 0 - 2 years of progressive experience in business development, fundraising, or consultancy services preferably in the development or advisory sector.
• Demonstrated ability to write winning proposals and manage client relations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, research, and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project tracking tools is an added advantage.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work both independently and in a team environment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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