Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

A. Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Lead the development and execution of business development plan aligned with GUtech s vision, corporate objectives and plan.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable plans, targets, and KPIs.
• Ensure alignment of all initiatives with organizational priorities and quality standards.
• Oversee departmental planning, performance monitoring, and evaluation.

B. Business Development & Growth

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop and implement revenue-generating initiatives to support financial sustainability.
• Build strong pipelines of opportunities across public and private sectors.

C. Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships.
• Strengthen relationships in line with Domain 1: Stakeholder Expectations.
• Represent the organization in high-level meetings, forums, and negotiations.

D. Proposals, Tenders & Project Development

• Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality proposals, bids, and RFP responses.
• Coordinate inputs from technical, financial, legal, and governance teams.
• Ensure proposals are accurate, competitive, and aligned with client requirements.
• Oversee project lifecycle stages:
• Concept development
• Financial evaluation
• Implementation planning
• Performance monitoring and ROI analysis
• Support negotiations and contract finalization.

E. Market Intelligence & Innovation

• Conduct market research, demand forecasting, and competitor analysis.
• Develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses for new initiatives.
• Enhance internal capabilities in innovation and strategic foresight

F. Operational Coordination

• Act as the central coordination hub across departments.
• Ensure timely execution of projects and compliance with internal policies.
• Monitor resource allocation and operational efficiency.

Other duties assigned by the line manager.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor s degree in Investment, Finance, business administration, Management, Economics, or related field. Master s Degree (MBA or equivalent) is highly preferred.
• Additional certifications in Project Management, Business Development, or Strategy are an advantage.
• Minimum 8 10 years of relevant experience in business development, strategy, or consultancy.
• At least 3 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven experience in:
• Proposal development and tender submissions
• Stakeholder and partnership management
• Revenue generation and market expansion