About ForAfrika

We are the largest African humanitarian and development organisation working to see Africa thrive.

Founded in 1984 in response to a devastation famine in Mozambique, we now operate across the continent, addressing both emergencies and long-term challenges.

We work with local partners to empower communities in transitioning from crisis to prosperity. By addressing the root causes of challenges, building resilience, and fostering self-reliance, we ensure that every African has the resources and opportunities needed to thrive.

General Position Summary

The Business Development Manager will lead ForAfrika’s fundraising and partnership development efforts in Uganda. Working closely with the Uganda Country Director and in coordination with the Global Support Office (GSO), the BD Manager is responsible for identifying and securing funding opportunities, cultivating keyrelationships, and developing high-quality, competitive proposals aligned with ForAfrika Uganda’s program priorities and strategic direction.

This role requires an individual with excellent proposal writing and coordination skills, deep knowledge of donorlandscapes, and the ability to work cross-functionally with program, finance, and M&E teams. The BD Manager plays a vital role in ensuring financial sustainability and organizational growth in Uganda.

Key Roles and Responsibilities                                                                                                         Business Development Strategy

• Develop and implement a country-level business development strategy aligned with ForAfrika Uganda’s strategic plan.
• Lead the development of annual revenue targets and a fundraising
• Monitor donor trends, analyze funding landscapes, and identify opportunities from institutional

donors, foundations, private sector partners, and philanthropies.

• Collaborate with country, regional, and global BD teams to ensure coordinated and strategic fundraising efforts.

Donor Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with bilateral and multilateral donors, private sector actors, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Represent ForAfrika Uganda in external donor meetings, networking events, and forums to enhance visibility and positioning.
• Support partner mapping and outreach to identify potential collaborators and consortia for joint funding opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date intelligence on donor priorities and pipeline

Proposal Development & Coordination

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end proposal development process, including drafting concept notes, technical proposals, and budgets.
• Ensure proposals align with donor guidelines, compliance requirements, and ForAfrika’s technical and financial standards.
• Convene and manage cross-functional proposal teams to gather technical input and ensure quality submissions.
• Manage timelines, ensure timely reviews, and submit competitive funding proposals to institutional and non-traditional donors.

Knowledge Management & Continuous Improvement

• Document lessons learned, feedback, and donor communications to improve future proposal
• Contribute to and maintain a repository of up-to-date capability statements, donor profiles, CVs, and past performance references.
• Facilitate internal debriefs and design sessions to strengthen institutional
• Participate in regular BD team meetings and knowledge exchange activities across the

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience, in business development/proposal development within the international development sector.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and donor platforms such as gov, EU Funding & Tenders Portal, and UN Partner Portals.
• Proven track record of securing multi-million-dollar funding from institutional

• Strong networking and relationship management skills, with experience engaging donors and
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop persuasive funding proposals.
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven approach to business
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and proposal tracking
• Must be a Ugandan citizen or possess a valid work permit for

Special Requirements

• Position is open to Ugandan nationals or legal residents with a valid work
• Shortlisted candidates will be expected to provide written samples of their

How to Apply:

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