Head of Business Development - Southern Africa

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity.

We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

Job Description

Reporting to the Country Director (of the hosting country), the Head of Business Development for Southern Africa will lead and coordinate strategic business development efforts across for Plan International across Southern Africa, covering the Country Offices of Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The role will drive individual countries’ resource mobilization efforts through all BD staff across different locations working as a single team. Where an opportunity arises, the role will also support multi-country/sub-regional resource mobilization.

Key accountabilities

1. Strengthened Team Ownership and Motivation.
2. Enhanced Collaboration in / within SALT and Knowledge Sharing.
3. Increased Funding and Return on Investment (RoI).
4. Cost Efficiency and Value Optimization.
5. Innovation and Strategic Positioning.
6. Increased Leveraged and Collaborative Funding.

The individual

Desired skills and competencies for the role;

• A Master’s Degree in International Development, similar or relevant to the position.
• Development professional with a relevant Masters’ Degree;
• 10 years relevant experience in development sector or demonstrated equivalent combination;
• At least 6 years’ experience in managing resource mobilization in the country or the region within the development sector.

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Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This position is open to qualified candidates from the following countries

Location: Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Type of role: Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: 7 May 2025

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.