Regional Business Development Manager

Join Cordaid as a Regional Business Development Manager in Cotonou, Benin, leading strategic business opportunities across West Africa.

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Development, Business Administration, Political Science, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in business development, institutional fundraising, donor engagement, or programme development within international development or humanitarian organisations.
• Proven track record in securing multi-donor funding, leading complex multi-stakeholder proposal processes, and managing donor pipelines.
• Deep understanding of the institutional donor landscape, including EU-based donors, Dutch funding mechanisms, UN agencies, and regional West African donor dynamics.
• Solid experience working in fragile and conflict-affected contexts across West Africa, with a strong understanding of locally led development approaches and partnership ecosystems.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, negotiation, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of thematic areas such as Health, Sustainable Agrifood Systems, Climate Change, Migration, Peacebuilding, or Performance-Based Funding.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills in both English and French.
• Willingness to relocate to Cotonou, Benin, with flexibility to travel at least 50% of the time within West Africa and to European donor capitals (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg).
• You recognize yourself in Cordaid’s mission and values.

• A high-profile senior leadership position within an international, professional organization with a focus on social impact.
• A varied, highly impactful, and autonomous role where strategic initiative and vision are essential.
• A global organization with a strong commitment to social entrepreneurship and locally led impact.
• Good international working conditions and excellent secondary benefits.
• An initial contract for 1 year with the intention of extending, based in Cotonou, Benin.
• Hybrid working conditions and a market-conform contract with employment terms and conditions aligned with the responsibilities of the position.