Business Development Manager - Voazok Limited

Voazok Limited is a leading global agribusiness company with operations and partnerships across Africa and Canada, dedicated to advancing food security, sustainable growth, and innovation across agriculture and agritourism. Our mission is to empower farmers, agribusinesses, educational institutions, agri-tourists, agri-investors, and agricultural enthusiasts to adapt, grow, and thrive in a rapidly evolving and increasingly dynamic industry.

Through strategic partnerships, research, investment promotion, capacity-building initiatives, and international collaboration, Voazok works to create sustainable opportunities and transformative impact across Africa, Canada, and beyond.

Voazok Limited is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Business Development Manager to lead proposal development, content development, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnership initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive proposals, strengthening institutional partnerships, and supporting the company’s growth and visibility.

The Business Development Manager will also support the conceptualization and development of flagship initiatives, including the Voazok Agricultural Leadership Program, the GrowNext Ag Exchange Program, and agritourism-focused training and capacity-building programs. The role requires active engagement with development partners, sponsors, investors, donor agencies, governments, and institutional stakeholders across Africa and Canada to mobilize partnerships and resources for program implementation.

The ideal candidate is an excellent writer, relationship builder, and strategic thinker with experience in business development, donor-funded projects, agribusiness, consulting, or international development.

Responsibilities

Proposal Development & Strategic Programs

• Identify and track funding, partnership, sponsorship, and business opportunities across Africa and Canada.
• Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality proposals, concept notes, EOIs, grant applications, partnership requests, and business pitches.
• Develop concepts and implementation frameworks for the Voazok Agricultural Leadership Program and the GrowNext Ag Exchange Program.
• Develop proposals and strategic plans for agritourism training and agricultural capacity-building initiatives.
• Coordinate inputs from technical experts, consultants, and partners during proposal development.
• Develop project budgets, implementation frameworks, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely submission and compliance with donor and client requirements.

Content Development

• Develop compelling organizational content, including reports, presentations, brochures, profiles, speeches, newsletters, website content, and program materials.
• Support the development of communication materials for conferences, summits, stakeholder engagements, and agribusiness initiatives in Africa and Canada.
• Draft and edit professional correspondence, partnership documents, sponsorship packages, and strategic communication materials.
• Maintain consistency in branding and messaging across all company platforms.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with governments, development agencies, sponsors, investors, academic institutions, agribusiness stakeholders, and private sector partners across Africa and Canada.
• Engage with donor agencies and funding institutions to support resource mobilization efforts.
• Represent Voazok Limited in meetings, conferences, networking events, and strategic engagements.
• Support partnership negotiations, sponsorship discussions, and collaboration initiatives.
• Coordinate stakeholder communication and follow-up activities.

Business Development & Strategy

• Support the company’s growth strategy and expansion initiatives across Africa and Canada.
• Conduct market and sector research to identify emerging opportunities in agribusiness, agriculture, agritourism, investment, and international development.
• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational positioning.
• Support event coordination, partnership development, and business networking activities.

Required Skills or Experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Development, Communications, Public Policy, Marketing, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an asset.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in business development, proposal writing, stakeholder engagement, consulting, agribusiness, or international development.
• Strong experience in proposal and grant writing.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Experience working with donor-funded programs, NGOs, governments, or international organizations is an asset.
• Knowledge of agribusiness, agritourism, trade, investment, food systems, or Africa-focused development initiatives is highly desirable.
• Experience working with international stakeholders or cross-border partnerships involving Africa and Canada is an advantage.

Skills

• Proposal & grant development
• Strategic communication
• Stakeholder engagement
• Partnership & donor relations
• Research & analysis
• Project coordination
• Presentation development
• Relationship management
• Content creation & editing

Compensation: Negotiable, based on experience and expertise.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-impact international agribusiness and development projects across Africa and Canada.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Exposure to international stakeholders, investors, and development initiatives.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Potential contract renewal and long-term growth opportunities for high-performing candidates.

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