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Business Opportunity: Principal Business Development & Resource Mobilization Lead JOB PURPOSE The Business Development and Resource Mobilisation Lead provides strategic leadership, functional oversight, and team management for resource mobilisation, partnership development, compliance, and funding diversification across the Southern Africa (SAF) Cluster. This role is responsible for shaping and delivering a coherent cluster-wide business development strategy that integrates institutional funding, private sector engagement, trusts and foundations, social enterprises, and innovative financing mechanisms into a unified and strategically aligned funding architecture. It ensures that resource mobilisation efforts are directly responsive to programme priorities, financial sustainability goals, and Oxfam’s broader regional strategy. Working closely with the Programme and Influencing Lead, the role ensures that programme ambitions are translated into fundable opportunities while maintaining clear boundaries between programme design and resource mobilisation. The Business Development and Resource Mobilisation Lead strengthens Oxfam’s competitiveness through strategic positioning, donor diversification, early opportunity engagement, and robust pipeline management. The role also directly leads and manages the Business Development function, including Coordinators and Compliance personnel, ensuring strong performance systems, quality assurance, cross-functional integration, and sustained delivery across a complex multi-country structure. Through strategic leadership, market intelligence, partnership stewardship, and innovation, the Business Development and Resource Mobilisation Lead plays a central role in strengthening the SAF Cluster’s long-term financial resilience, donor confidence, and ability to secure transformative, partner-led programming opportunities across Southern Africa. As a member of the Cluster Leadership Team, contribute to the collective strategic leadership, governance, and management of the SAF Cluster, sharing responsibility for organisational performance, risk management, and delivery of the Cluster Strategy. Where domiciled within a programme hub, act under delegated authority as the senior Oxfam representative in that country, providing organisational stewardship and representing the Cluster in engagements with government institutions, partners, donors, coordination platforms, and other internal and external stakeholders, while ensuring alignment between regional priorities and country-level implementation. This position demands robust strategic leadership, keen market insight, analytical strength, and the capacity to work independently within a multifaceted, multinational, and partner-driven setting. Essential Qualifications A master’s degree in Development Studies, Business Administration, International Relations, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Public Policy, or an equivalent field is required. Candidates must possess a minimum of six years of progressively responsible senior-level experience in leadership and team management, business development, resource mobilization, donor engagement, strategic partnerships, and grant acquisition. Exceptional proficiency in communication, analytical thinking, and decision-making is essential. Proven capability to establish and maintain robust, trustworthy relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners. Accomplished professional with exceptional proficiency in both written and spoken English, adept at articulating ideas persuasively and influencing stakeholders effectively. A high level of self-awareness, personal energy, stamina and flexibility. Ability to work creatively, effectively and in an innovative manner, adjusting to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment and collaborate seamlessly with members of other teams. Dedication to upholding Oxfam’s safeguarding policies is essential to ensure the protection and safety of every individual interacting with Oxfam. Desirable Portuguese language capability. Proficiency in innovative financing methods and the blending of diverse funding sources is required. Strong institutional donor exposure. Dedication to Oxfam’s core mission and values, along with a proven track record in advancing gender equity, diversity, and the rights of marginalized communities across all organizational functions. Demonstrates flexibility and readiness to undertake frequent travel, including short-notice trips, both within the local area and across the region. Organisational Values : Accountability Our commitment to purpose and results drives us to embrace responsibility and accountability in all we do, and we expect the same from others. Empowerment Our commitment ensures that every individual engaged with Oxfam—including our team members, supporters, and the communities affected by poverty—feels empowered to drive meaningful change. Inclusiveness We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and actively promote inclusivity. We recognize that every individual brings unique perspectives and skills, irrespective of visible or hidden differences. The final submission deadline is scheduled for Thursday. , 06 th August 2026. Shortlisted candidates alone will receive notification regarding their application status. Oxfam is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment, upholding equal opportunities for all individuals while prioritizing diversity and gender equality within our team. If your qualifications align with the specified requirements, and you uphold Oxfam’s core values, we encourage you to submit your application by visiting our official website. [Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally]
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