Business Development and Resource Mobilisation Specialist

Exciting Business Development Jobs in Lusaka with ZVEC Group of Companies

ZVEC Group of Companies, operating under the Zambia Vocational Entrepreneurship College, is seeking talented professionals for multiple full-time roles based in Lusaka, Zambia. We invite qualified and experienced candidates to apply for key positions that support our mission to advance skills, enterprise, and opportunity in the region. Immediate availability or agreed start dates are preferred.

Available Positions in Business Development and Management

• Business Development and Resource Mobilisation Specialist
• Clearing and Forwarding Manager
• Driving School Manager

1. Business Development and Resource Mobilisation Specialist

Location: Lusaka (with travel to ZVEC branches as needed)
Reports to: Group CEO and Executive Director
Employment type: Full Time
Salary grade: Management Band M2 or consultancy arrangement

The specialist will play a vital role in diversifying ZVEC’s revenue streams by developing a robust pipeline of donor, government, corporate, institutional, and commercially viable opportunities. This position requires strategic leadership in proposal development and partnership management to support vocational training, enterprise development, and youth employment initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an active pipeline of opportunities, tracking value, deadlines, and next steps.
• Map priorities of donors, governments, and institutions relevant to ZVEC’s services.
• Lead preparation of concept notes, proposals, pitches, and partnership presentations.
• Coordinate technical inputs, budgets, and compliance with internal stakeholders.
• Conduct due diligence and maintain comprehensive records of submissions and relationships.
• Support market development and cross-selling across ZVEC’s five entities.
• Monitor proposal conversion rates, partnership obligations, and income secured.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Development, Economics, Marketing, International Development, or related fields.
• Postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum five years’ experience in business development, partnerships, or resource mobilisation.
• Proven track record of successful proposals, contracts, or revenue generation.

Core Competencies:

• Expertise in proposal and concept note writing.
• Strong skills in opportunity research and pipeline management.
• Effective negotiation and relationship stewardship.
• Commercial costing and donor compliance knowledge.
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Performance Targets for First 90 Days:

• Identify and qualify at least 10 priority prospects from 30 mapped opportunities by Day 30.
• Prepare four decision-ready concepts or proposals by Day 60.
• Advance two opportunities to formal negotiation or advanced consideration by Day 90.
• Implement a monthly pipeline and conversion report accepted by management.

How to Apply for Business Development Jobs in Lusaka

Interested candidates should submit their application, CV, and supporting documents by email to management@zvecgroup.org. Please use the relevant subject line for your application:

• Application – Business Development and Resource Mobilisation Specialist
• Application – Clearing and Forwarding Manager
• Application – Driving School Manager

Application deadline: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 17:00 hours.
Start date: Immediate or as agreed.

ZVEC Group of Companies
Skills | Enterprise | Opportunity

How to Apply

Apply by emailing: management@zvecgroup.org