Business Growth Associate at Oxfam

JOB OPPORTUNITY: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR – PRIVATE SECTOR & INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS (INT11721) The Business Development Coordinator will facilitate strategic partnerships between our organization and private sector entities, as well as institutional stakeholders. This role involves identifying and cultivating opportunities to enhance collaboration and drive mutual growth. Responsibilities include managing relationship-building initiatives, coordinating partnership agreements, and supporting the development of joint projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and experience in business development or partnership management. Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and contract negotiation is essential. One-third of the global population lives in poverty, a challenge Oxfam is committed to addressing by harnessing collective action. Worldwide, the organization implements practical and innovative solutions to empower individuals to escape poverty and achieve sustainable prosperity. Oxfam provides critical support by saving lives and restoring livelihoods in the aftermath of crises. Additionally, it advocates for policies that amplify the voices of marginalized communities, ensuring their perspectives shape both local and global decisions. Throughout its initiatives, Oxfam collaborates with partner organizations and directly engages with vulnerable populations—particularly women and men—to dismantle the systemic injustices perpetuating poverty. Our organization upholds a core set of values centered on Accountability, Empowerment, and Inclusiveness. Empowerment Individuals—including our employees, advocates, and those directly affected by poverty—should experience a sense of empowerment, recognizing their potential to drive meaningful transformation. Oxfam is dedicated to preventing all forms of misconduct in the workplace, such as sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, integrity violations, and financial wrongdoing, while also prioritizing the safety and well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. To uphold these standards, Oxfam requires all employees and volunteers to adhere to our Code of Conduct, reinforcing our shared values. Recruitment efforts emphasize selecting candidates who not only align with but actively embody these principles. All employment offers will be contingent upon the provision of satisfactory references and may additionally require compliance with appropriate screening procedures, including checks for criminal history and terrorism financing. Background of Oxfam: Oxfam has been actively engaged in Southern Africa since the 1980s, where we have consistently delivered both development and humanitarian initiatives. These programs are designed to empower individuals through practical and innovative approaches, enabling them to overcome poverty and build sustainable futures. Oxfam partners with local stakeholders to develop sustainable solutions addressing the fundamental issues perpetuating poverty. The organization actively engages with governmental bodies, international and local civil society organizations (CSOs), UN agencies, and other key stakeholders in this collaborative effort. Oxfam aspires to foster a Southern African region liberated from extreme inequality and injustice, where every citizen—emphasizing women of all ages—can assert and exercise their rights and responsibilities, actively shaping decisions that impact their lives. Our regional initiative focuses on advancing women’s rights, fostering good governance and accountability, strengthening resilient livelihoods, improving disaster preparedness, mitigating vulnerabilities to crises, and ensuring effective humanitarian response. Job Summary: The Business Development Coordinator – Private Sector & Institutional Partnerships is responsible for driving strategic coordination, managing pipeline initiatives, and fostering partnership development to enhance Oxfam’s collaboration with private sector entities, institutional donors, and key financing opportunities throughout the Southern Africa (SAF) Cluster. This position is tasked with developing, overseeing, and expanding a diverse regional funding and partnership network encompassing private sector entities, corporate partners, institutional donors, foundations, and innovative financing solutions. It guarantees that all business development initiatives are strategically aligned, ethically grounded, compliant with regulations, and contribute to program excellence, long-term financial sustainability, and Oxfam’s overarching systems-change objectives. Reporting to the Business Development Lead, the role serves as a key coordination hub across country teams, thematic program leaders, partnership frameworks, and Oxfam affiliates. It ensures proactive engagement, enhances competitive positioning, minimizes fragmentation, and bolsters the Cluster’s capacity to secure and effectively manage high-value strategic partnerships. Additionally, this position serves as the central hub for coordination within the Cluster, enhances the capabilities of country teams, and aids in establishing a sustainable funding structure that accelerates Oxfam’s shift toward a partner-driven, regionally integrated, and financially diversified operational framework. The role demands advanced technical proficiency, strategic foresight, and strong analytical skills, coupled with the capacity to work independently within a multifaceted, cross-border, partner-led setting.

EXPERIENCE

, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES Essential A master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, International Relations, or a closely related discipline is required. With a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in business development, partnerships, institutional fundraising, and private sector engagement, including at least two to three years in a team leadership or coordination capacity. Demonstrated expertise in engaging with private sector entities, managing relationships, and facilitating coordination among diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated expertise in cultivating and maintaining client relationships, coupled with exceptional communication abilities and a forward-thinking strategic mindset. Experienced in collaborating with national or regional partners to facilitate program implementation, with a strong track record of operating effectively in multi-country or multi-stakeholder environments. Demonstrates exceptional aptitude for cultivating trusting, professional relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners. Organisations. Proficient in both written and verbal English communication, with demonstrated abilities in influencing and persuasion. A strong sense of self-awareness, coupled with high personal energy, resilience, and adaptability. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting and to engage constructively with colleagues from other teams. Demonstrates strict adherence to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to guarantee the safety and protection of every individual interacting with the organization. Desirable Demonstrates a strong dedication to Oxfam’s core mission and guiding principles, with a proven track record in championing gender equality, fostering diversity, and advancing the rights of marginalized communities across all organizational activities. Capable of and prepared to undertake regular travel, including on short notice, both within the local area and across the broader region. A high degree of fluency in both written and spoken English is essential, with strong proficiency in Portuguese considered a valuable asset. Contract Type: Renewable on a one-year basis, contingent upon the continued availability of funding, this position is designated as a fixed-term appointment. Salary: National terms and conditions , A highly competitive and negotiable salary will be determined by your experience, skills, and competencies. This position provides significant potential for personal growth and exceptional career advancement opportunities. Paragraph: We encourage collaboration and community engagement. Please utilize the icons provided below to disseminate this information widely.

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