Business Development Manager –  Voazok Limited

Job Description

Voazok Limited is a leading global agribusiness company with operations and partnerships across Africa and Canada. We are committed to advancing food security, sustainable agriculture, agribusiness innovation, and agritourism development through strategic partnerships, investment promotion, research, and capacity-building initiatives.

Our mission is to empower farmers, agribusinesses, institutions, agri-investors, agri-tourists, and agricultural enthusiasts to adapt, grow, and thrive in an evolving global agricultural landscape. Through innovation and international collaboration, we create sustainable opportunities and transformative impact across Africa, Canada, and beyond.

Job Summary

Voazok Limited is seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and results-oriented Business Development Manager to lead proposal development, stakeholder engagement, strategic partnerships, and content development initiatives.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive proposals, strengthening institutional partnerships, and supporting the organization’s growth and visibility across Africa and Canada.

The role will also support the conceptualization and implementation of flagship initiatives including:

• Voazok Agricultural Leadership Program
• GrowNext Ag Exchange Program
• Agritourism Training & Capacity-Building Programs

The ideal candidate should possess strong writing, communication, partnership development, and strategic thinking skills, with experience in business development, donor-funded projects, agribusiness, consulting, or international development.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Development & Strategic Programs

• Identify and track funding, sponsorship, partnership, and business development opportunities across Africa and Canada
• Lead the preparation and submission of proposals, concept notes, grant applications, EOIs, partnership requests, and business pitches
• Develop implementation frameworks and strategic concepts for key organizational programs and initiatives
• Coordinate inputs from consultants, technical experts, and partners during proposal development
• Develop project budgets, work plans, and supporting proposal documentation
• Ensure compliance with donor and client requirements and manage timely submissions

Content Development & Strategic Communication

• Develop high-quality organizational content including reports, presentations, brochures, newsletters, website content, speeches, and company profiles
• Support communication materials for conferences, stakeholder engagements, summits, and agribusiness initiatives
• Draft and edit professional correspondence, sponsorship packages, partnership documents, and strategic communication materials
• Maintain consistency in branding, messaging, and organizational positioning across all platforms

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with governments, development agencies, donors, investors, academic institutions, agribusiness stakeholders, and private sector partners
• Support donor engagement and resource mobilization initiatives
• Represent Voazok Limited at meetings, conferences, networking events, and strategic engagements
• Coordinate stakeholder communications, partnership follow-ups, and collaboration activities
• Support partnership negotiations and sponsorship discussions

Business Development & Strategy

• Support the company’s growth and expansion strategy across Africa and Canada
• Conduct market research and sector analysis to identify opportunities within agribusiness, agriculture, agritourism, trade, investment, and international development
• Contribute to organizational strategic planning and positioning initiatives
• Support event coordination, networking activities, and partnership development efforts

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, International Development, Communications, Public Policy, Marketing, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field
• A Master’s Degree is an added advantage
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in business development, proposal writing, stakeholder engagement, consulting, agribusiness, or international development
• Proven experience in proposal and grant writing
• Exceptional writing, editing, presentation, and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
• Experience working with donor-funded projects, NGOs, governments, or international organizations is an advantage
• Knowledge of agribusiness, agritourism, food systems, trade, investment, or Africa-focused development initiatives is highly desirable
• Experience working with international stakeholders or Africa–Canada partnerships is an added advantage

Core Skills

• Proposal & Grant Development
• Strategic Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Partnership & Donor Relations
• Research & Market Analysis
• Project Coordination
• Presentation Development
• Relationship Management
• Content Creation & Editing

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-impact international agribusiness and development projects
• Exposure to international stakeholders, investors, and strategic partnerships across Africa and Canada
• Collaborative, innovative, and growth-focused work environment
• Professional leadership and career development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Potential long-term growth and contract renewal opportunities for high-performing candidates

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover Letter
• Updated CV/Resume
• Writing Sample or Proposal Sample (Optional but Preferred)

📧 Email: info@voazok.com

📌 Subject Line: Application – Business Development Manager

📞 For enquiries, please call: 0303955685

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Voazok Limited.