JOB OPPORTUNITY – PLAN INTERNATIONAL NIGERIA

Position: Business Development Advisor (BDA)

 Location: Abuja, Nigeria
 Contract Type: Fixed-Term

ABOUT PLAN INTERNATIONAL

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation working to advance children’s rights and achieve equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but recognise that poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination—especially against girls—continue to limit opportunities.

Working with children, young people, partners and supporters, we tackle the root causes of inequality and injustice. For more than 85 years, we have been driving change at local, national and global levels, reaching children in over 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Business Development Advisor (BDA) supports the Business Development Manager in driving Plan International Nigeria’s resource mobilisation and proposal development efforts.

The role focuses on supporting the full proposal development cycle aligned with the country programme strategy, including:

• Grant proposal development (narrative and budget)

• Concept notes and donor presentations

• Project and programme design

• Consortium and bid team coordination

• Proposal review and quality assurance

• Capacity building of programme teams and local partners on proposal development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development of high-quality grant proposals, budgets, presentations and concept notes

• Contribute to project design, logframes and results frameworks

• Support and facilitate proposal development workshops

• Coordinate and validate inputs from consortia members and bid teams

• Review proposals to ensure compliance with donor requirements and quality standards

• Support capacity strengthening and training of staff and partners on proposal development

• Contribute to strategic resource mobilisation initiatives

ABOUT YOU

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Medicine, Project Management, Business Studies, Public Health or Social Sciences

• A Master’s degree or certifications such as PMP / PMD is an added advantage

Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role within an INGO, development or humanitarian sector

• Strong experience in donor-funded programme design

• Proven ability to design and interpret logframes and results frameworks

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of humanitarian and development programming

• Solid knowledge of Humanitarian Principles and Standards, including:

  • CPiE Minimum Standards

  • Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)

  • SPHERE Standards

• Excellent problem-solving, strategic planning and coordination skills

• Strong project management capabilities

• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across public and NGO sectors

Communication & IT Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Strong facilitation and technical writing skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet tight deadlines

SAFEGUARDING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Plan International is committed to:

• Equality, diversity and inclusion

• Gender equality and girls’ rights

• Racial justice and inclusion

• Safeguarding children and young people

All appointments are subject to pre-employment and safeguarding checks, in line with Plan International policies and the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

 Plan International will never request payment from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY 

POSTULER

• Submit CV and cover letter in English only

• Clearly respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter

• Access the full role profile via:
  Business Development Advisor_Job Description.docx

 Location: Abuja
 Deadline: 29 January 2026