Business Development Officer

About the role

The African Palliative Care Association (APCA) is looking for a motivated Business Development Officer to support its Executive Director and lead the implementation of its resource mobilisation strategy. Based in Kampala (with remote flexibility), the role focuses on strengthening donor fundraising and diversifying income streams.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct donor and market research to identify funding and business development opportunities.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of funders, prospects and opportunities.
• Develop concept notes, proposals and grant applications.
• Support the Executive Director in managing donor and partner relationships.
• Develop non‑donor income streams such as membership, individual and diaspora giving, earned income, events and corporate partnerships.
• Package, cost and promote APCA’s services and products.
• Assist with fundraising campaigns and events.
• Coordinate donor and grant reporting with programme, finance and M&E teams.
• Maintain resource mobilisation records and support reporting to management and the Board.
• Collaborate across APCA to embed resource mobilisation as an organisation‑wide responsibility.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, international development, economics, social sciences or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, business development, communications, research, proposal writing or programme support.
• Experience managing relationships with institutional donors, foundations, corporations or development partners is an advantage.

Required skills