Business Development Specialist

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTLVCT Health is an established Kenyan NGO that is renowned for the implementation of health programs at scale in Kenya. Through its vision of Empowered, Heathy and Resilient Communities, LVCT Health is a leader in designing and implementing innovative HIV prevention and treatment approaches, sexual and reproductive health, violence against women and girls, mental health and community research and programs reaching the most vulnerable populations. The organization works with the government and other stakeholders at national and county levels.LVCT Health seeks to fill in the following position:POSITION: Business Development Specialist BDS/LVCT/02/2026REPORTING TO: Director Special Projects & Business DevelopmentLOCATION: Nairobi (HQ)Job overviewWe seek a highly qualified and motivated individual to to lead the identification, development, and coordination of funding opportunities that enable LVCT Health to deliver its mission and strategic priorities. The person will strengthen LVCT Health’s resource mobilisation by cultivating funder relationships, developing high-quality funding proposals, and supporting a diversified income portfolio aligned with organisational strategy.Roles and Responsibilities Strategic Resource Mobilizationa) Lead the identification and development of funding opportunities from foundations, high-net-individuals, donors and social investors in line with LVCT Health’s business development strategyb) Establish and manage a robust, multi-year funding pipeline, ensuring alignment with organisational prioritiesc)Lead the development of high-quality, winning concepts and proposals that are competitive and aligned to lvct health’s strategy d)Manage pre-solicitation proposal preparations and bid planning; participate in pre-design meetings and drafting sections of the proposal in advance of the solicitation; coordinate and facilitate design workshopse) Manage proposal review process and check budget alignment, responsiveness and compliance with donor guidelinesf) Contribute to collecting and sharing proposal process lessons learnt after submissiong) Collaborate closely with the Communications team to transform LVCT Health’s research and impact data into compelling pitches for funders External engagements and networking:a) Identify, establish and nurture relationships with strategic partners (academic institutions, NGOs, CSOs, private sector firms) to leverage collective strengths in competitive calls for proposalsb)Support technical leads to develop organisational capability statements in coordination with the communications team in readiness for fundraisingc)Build effective working relationships with partners on proposal bids; support the management of consultants recruited to support proposal developmentd)Network with strategic donors, collecting strategic intelligence on opportunities, updating the donor and partners contacts and database for continuous engagemente) Enhance visibility and influence across diverse donor ecosystems through proactive networking and strategic negotiations Internal Capacity Buildinga) Champion a fundraising culture by training and mentoring the business development team and program leads on "resource mobilization mindsets" and identifying funding opportunities within their projectsSafeguardinga) Adhere to LVCT Health safeguarding principles as defined within the safeguarding and related policies; andb) Any other responsibilities assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to timeCompetency CriteriaEducation•Master’s degree or equivalent work experience in International Development, Business, Public Policy, or related fields from a recognised institution Experience•Institutional and bilateral funding (foundations, embassies, multilaterals)•Philanthropic and private foundations, including relationship-based engagement•Innovative funds including Corporates and social investment funds•Project-based and competitive funding calls, including concept notes and full proposals•Development and management of strategic partnerships and consortia, including academic, NGO, and private-sector collaborations•A minimum of seven (7+) years in a senior fundraising positionSkills and Attributes.• Deep understanding of the health landscape in Kenya• Strong external influencing skills and ability to represent LVCT Health in strategic spaces• Expertise in partnership brokering, donor engagement, and complex proposal development• Deep understanding of donor evolving donor landscape• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills• Skilled in written, verbal, and visual communication for influencing and positioning• Strong coordination, organizational, and interpersonal skills; able to pull input from diverse teams• Results-oriented with ability to challenge existing mindsetsHow to applyInterested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications and CV along with a cover letter expressing interest and indicating Salary history and expectations. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert will remain open until the position is filled. The position applied for and reference number should be clearly indicated on the subject line and cover letter.LVCT Health is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit our website www.lvcthealth.org for more information about the organization.LVCT Health DOES NOT CHARGE any fee whatsoever in any part of the recruitment process.LVCT Health is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, stigma and discrimination of individuals of various diversity, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. LVCT Health expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Failure to adhere will result in disciplinary action.