Senior Manager-Regional Business Development - ICRISAT
Center for International Forestry Research
Sales & Business Development
Nairobi, Kenya
Posted on Mar 27, 2026
- Collate data on donor intelligence and mapping and assist the Assistant Director General & Regional director Africa–in devising effective resource mobilization and fundraising strategies.
- Contribute to and oversee the generation of Management Information Systems (MIS) reports on projects pipeline, grants and contracts periodically as required by the management.
- Create and implement timely and effective donor intelligence dissemination to all internal stakeholders.
- Proactively follow up and provide support to Team ICRISAT in Africa by tracking opportunities under development, monitoring submitted proposals, and engagement with donors to strengthen partnerships and secure funding.
- Advise research programs and working groups on relevant donor requirements/compliance, potential funding opportunities, changes in donor priorities, and ensuring quality grant management for all related projects.
- Coordination of the planning, development, and management of the resource mobilization initiatives and activities, including the development of grants management tools to ensure the effective engagement of stakeholders in raising resources for the institute.
- Advise and assist scientists in the preparation and processing of proposal packaging as per donor requirements; draft and provide letters of support, etc.
- Support the Assistant Director General in business development activities.
- Any other responsibility as directed by the Assistant Director General.
