BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (PRIVATE, GOVERNMENT & GRANTS) AT KLOUDOPP LIMITED (REMOTE)

About Company:

KloudOpp Limited is a new early-stage educational technology (EdTech) and Service Provider startup based on an ambitious & exciting, yet realistic product vision.

Job Description:

Business Development & Deal Acquisition:

• Identify, pursue, and close high-value business opportunities across private organizations, government agencies, NGOs, and donor institutions.
• Develop revenue-focused strategies to win partnerships, procurement bids, and government contracts.
• Maintain an active pipeline of opportunities using CRM tools and report progress weekly.

Government & Public Sector Engagement:

• Build and manage relationships with federal, state, and local government stakeholders.
• Navigate government procurement, bidding, tendering, and compliance frameworks.
• Lead proposal writing, RFP responses, and formal presentation sessions with government agencies.

Private Sector Partnerships:

• Engage C-level stakeholders and decision-makers across enterprises.
• Create customized proposals and partnership models for corporate clients.
• Drive long-term, revenue-generating private sector collaborations.

Grant & Donor Funding Acquisition:

• Identify grant opportunities from international development partners, foundations, and donor agencies.
• Prepare and submit competitive grant proposals, concept notes, and partnership applications.
• Manage relationships with donor program officers and maintain compliance documentation.

Relationship & Stakeholder Management:

• Leverage personal and professional networks to unlock opportunities quickly.
• Build trust-based relationships with executives, government officials, and institutional leaders.
• Represent KloudOpp in industry events, government forums, and partnership meetings.

Strategy & Performance:

• Develop business development strategy aligned with company revenue goals.
• Track KPIs, revenue targets, and lead conversion metrics.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, finance, and technical teams to support proposals and negotiations.

Requirements:

• Experience with grant writing, donor reporting, and compliance
• Experience engaging DFIs, NGOs, foundations, and donor partners
• Familiarity with government procurement laws and tender processes
• Strong, verifiable network in government, private sector, and/or donor ecosystems
• Track record of securing large contracts, partnerships, tenders, or grants
• Experience in any of: FinTech, EdTech, HealthTech, Logistics, SaaS, or enterprise technology
• Strong proposal writing, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and deliver under pressure
• Must pass background and network verification checks

Qualifications and Skills:

• 7–12+ years in Business Development, Partnerships, Government Relations, Grant Acquisition, or Corporate Engagement
• Experience with grant writing, donor reporting, and compliance
• Experience engaging DFIs, NGOs, foundations, and donor partners
• Familiarity with government procurement laws and tender processes
• MBA or relevant business/strategy certifications (optional but valuable)

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Documents to: careers@kloudopp.com using the Job Title and location as the subject of the email.

Application Documents

• CV / Resume detailing business development achievements
• Cover Letter explaining major deals closed (private, government, or grants)
• List of notable networks/domains you can leverage (high-level summary only)
• 3-minute video summary of your BD experience, networks, and deal achievements