Business Development Manager Job – Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research


The Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) is a semi-autonomous Think-Tank whose mandate is to conduct socio-economic research and policy analysis in order to provide evidence-based policy advice to the Government, the private sector, civil society and other stakeholders in Zambia. ZIPAR also promotes economic literacy thereby encouraging increased stakeholder participation in national policy dialogue and debate on economic topics of wide public interest. ZIPAR now seeks to recruit suitably qualified candidates to join an energetic and dynamic team and invite applications for the following:

Business Development Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
• To identify viable research consultancies and other business concepts and ideas, in line with ZIPAR’s core business and competences
• To co-ordinate the preparation of technical and financial proposals for research consultancy and contribute to fundraising activities
• To monitor the implementation of the Institute’s Business Development contracts and activities
• To arrange and represent the Institute at meetings with existing and prospective clients
• To market and promote the Institute’s services
• To build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• To compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining to the Business Development Unit of the Institute
• To carry out other lawful duties incidental to the above as may be assigned from time to time.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or equivalent
• At least 3 years’ experience as a business development manager, professional services sales executive or equivalent
• Experience participating in bids for research consultancies or similar undertakings
• Experience in client support is a must
• Computer literate – MS Office a must
• Experience in preparation of technical and financial proposals is an added advantage
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or equivalent is an added advantage
Skills Attributes
• Outstanding time-management and planning skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
• Strong ethics and reliability
• Team player
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications with all supporting documentation to:
The Executive Director
Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research
P.O. Box 50782
Lusaka
Physical Address:
Central Statistical Office Annex Building,
Corner John Mbita and Nationalist Roads,
Lusaka
Email: [email protected]
ZIPAR is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 24th March, 2017