Forcier Consulting is seeking a Junior Business Development Officer to identify, establish, and maintain relationships with partners, clients, and competitors across Southern Africa, from Forcier’s office in Maputo. The Junior Business Development Officer will act as a liaison to the Forcier Mozambique Country Office in order to provide accurate logistical, financial, and HR records to the rest of the global Business Development Department, as well as contribute to business development activities in the region. This may include frequent writing of proposals, client mapping and meetings, as well as general administrative tasks relating to business development.
The Junior Business Development Officer position is intended to serve as a trial period for both the employee and Forcier, with the hopes that after four months a full Business Development Officer position will be offered. If the four-month period is completed in satisfactory standing, the employee will transition to a full-time Business Development Officer for the following eight months.
Perfect Candidate: Forcier is looking for a Business Development Officer that has a passion for writing, data, making connections- and winning. A sense of ownership over one’s work, and a competitive edge, is essential for this role. We are looking for a gifted writer, with an interest in Southern Africa, who can help Forcier expand our services in the region. Fluency in Portuguese is a major advantage. Experience working in business development at a research or international development organization, and on USAID or DfID initiatives, is a definite advantage as well.
Compensation: The first four months is considered a probationary period and the position is unpaid but offers:
After the probationary period a salary will be offered for an additional eight months, in addition to the living stipend, accommodation, and other benefits.
Reports to: Business Development Manager – Southern & East Africa
Education requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree in International Affairs, Anthropology, Political Science, English, International Development Studies, or another relevant social science topic.