Position: Business Development Analyst
Duration: 12 Months (with possibility of extension)
Location: Hybrid (Remote + In-person client-facing engagements)
Reports To: Managing Partner, ESIP

1. About Edge Social Impact Partners (ESIP)

Edge Social Impact Partners (ESIP) is a strategy, research, and advisory firm supporting governments, development organisations, private sector actors, and philanthropic partners to deliver and evaluate implementation of scalable and sustainable social impact interventions. ESIP operates across multiple thematic areas including:

• Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems

• Health Systems Strengthening

• Private Sector Engagement & Development

• Sustainability and Climate Finance

• Impact investing

• Socio-economic systems transformation

2. Role Overview

ESIP is seeking a highly motivated Business Development Analyst to support business growth, project acquisition, and partnership-building. The Analyst will support opportunity sourcing, proposal development, market intelligence, client engagement, and strategic positioning.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Opportunity Scanning & Business Pipeline Development

• Conduct continuous scanning for RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, tenders, research commissions, advisory opportunities, and grants.

• Maintain ESIP’s business development pipeline.

• Analyse opportunities for fit, capacity, and partnership needs.

• Produce weekly and monthly pipeline reports.

B. Proposal Development & Bid Management

• Coordinate full proposal lifecycle.

• Draft technical sections, corporate capability statements, CVs, and past performance.

• Support consortium building and partner coordination.

• Provide budgeting inputs and LOE planning.

• Ensure compliant and timely submissions.

C. Market Intelligence & Strategic Research

• Conduct thematic landscape analyses.

• Track donor priorities and competitors.

• Prepare briefing notes and analytical memos.

• Support refinement of ESIP’s BD strategy.

D. Client & Partner Engagement Support

• Prepare pitch decks, profiles, capability briefs.

• Participate in client engagements and manage follow-up.

• Maintain CRM and partnership tracking.

E. Knowledge Management & Internal Coordination

• Maintain repository of proposals, templates, and CVs.

• Improve internal BD systems and SOPs.

• Coordinate technical input gathering.

Thought Leadership & Visibility Support

• Support blogs, briefs, presentations, and learning insights.

• Contribute to ESIP branding and visibility efforts.

4. Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Development Studies, Finance, Social Sciences, or related fields.

• 3–5 years’ experience in management consulting, business development, or donor-funded programme support.

• Proven experience in proposal development.

• Strong analytical and writing skills.

• Familiarity with consultancy procurement systems and CRM tools.

Desirable:

• Master’s degree.

• Experience in ESIP thematic sectors.

• Experience with CRM/BD management tools.

5. Key Competencies

• Strong research and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication abilities.

• High organisation and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Professional client engagement.

• Initiative, creativity, and teamwork.

6. Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working with remote flexibility.

• Participation in client meetings and workshops as needed.

7. Mode of Application

Interested candidates should submit:

• A detailed CV

• A cover letter outlining suitability

Email: sy@edgesocialimpactpartners.org
Subject: Business Development Analyst – ESIP
Deadline: Friday, 5th December 2025