Program Director (Business Development)

Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of the following skills, knowledge, experience, and personal characteristics:
At minimum a Master's degree in a relevant field of business development or strategic marketing.
Relevant work experience of at least 15 years for Director, and 10 years for Global Head, in business development and resource mobilization in agricultural research for development or a similar area.
Experience across all phases of the business development lifecycle, from strategizing to successful proposals.
Substantial proven success in generating resources from a diverse range of sources.
Well connected with key funding organizations such as corporations, governments, foundations, impact investors, etc.
Experience in business development areas such as Corporate Social Responsibility, multinational donors, development banks, consulting etc.
Analysis of business processes to identify opportunities to generate additional revenue.