Business Development and Grant Writing Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Lead business-development initiatives, donor engagement, partnership building and the preparation of competitive proposals that expand CCSI’s programme and funding portfolio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify and track funding opportunities; analyse donor priorities; coordinate bid and proposal processes; develop concept notes, technical proposals and supporting documents; maintain donor and partner pipelines; contribute to organisational positioning; and support relationship management with current and prospective partners.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Development Studies, International Relations, Communications or a related field. A relevant master’s degree or MBA is an advantage. At least five years of experience in business development, fundraising, proposal writing or donor relations, with a strong record of developing competitive grant applications. Excellent research, writing, coordination and stakeholder-management skills are required.

APPLICATION

Apply through the official CCSI careers page.

DEADLINE: 31 August 2026.