Business Development Representative (French Speaker) Job VIDA

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As part of VIDA’s ambitious growth journey, we are looking for a French-speaking Business Development Representative who will help drive the expansion of our energy portfolios, a core pillar of our revenues and impact.

Your responsibilities:

Lead generation

• Use tools such as DevelopmentAid to identify new opportunities for VIDA in the sector.
• Identify opportunities through conversations with donors and potential clients.
• Lead presentations for potential clients in Francophone countries including clients and donors.
• Qualify inbound leads by assessing needs, budgets, and fit.

Market intelligence

• Stay up to date on sector developments and trends (e.g., new programmes).
• Monitor the activities of potential competitors.

Pipeline management and reporting

• Keep VIDA’s CRM (HubSpot) accurate and up to date, ensuring the wider BD team has the dashboards and reports needed to track goals.
• Track and report on the outcomes of proposal submissions.

Proposal development and bid support

• Prepare technical and financial proposals for clients such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, SNV and other key stakeholders.
• Work with VIDA’s Data Solutions and Product teams to gather technical inputs.
• Coordinate with current and prospective partners on proposals, including identifying new partners, contributing to joint bids and preparing administrative documents.

Content and materials

• Prepare business development materials including slide decks, one-pagers and case studies.
• Keep materials current, for example by updating VIDA’s country portfolio or recent project examples.

What we’re looking for

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as energy / sustainable energy, environmental science or engineering, international development, public policy, or economics. A Master’s degree is a plus, but not required if you bring sufficient sector experience.
• You bring at least 2 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in the energy sector, with exposure to off-grid energy highly desirable.
• You have engaged with major donors and stakeholders in the energy access space (e.g., World Bank, African Development Bank, African governments).
• You have a track record of capturing new opportunities, either through competitive tenders or direct procurement, and are familiar with donor procurement cycles.
• You know how to build and maintain trust with clients, donors, and partners.
• You are proficient with presentation tools (Google Slides, PowerPoint, or similar) and working with CRM systems.
• You bring a basic understanding of GIS tools.
• You are comfortable working across diverse geographies and cultural contexts.
• You manage your time effectively, juggle multiple tasks, and stay on top of priorities.
• You have excellent English writing and editing skills and can produce high-quality text independently. Additionally, you have strong French language skills, both spoken and written.

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