Business Development Manager - CSR Education Partnerships

About the role

The Foundation is looking for a Business Development Manager to lead corporate outreach and project delivery for its 2027 CSR Educational Supply Partnership Initiative. The programme helps corporate institutions in Ghana turn their commitment to education into practical support for better-equipped schools, especially underserved public schools, with projects such as classroom furniture, school adoption and renovation, and educational materials. The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer, is based in Kwabenya, Accra, and involves travel for school and partner visits.

Key responsibilities

• Invite corporate institutions in Ghana to partner with the Foundation; sponsors may nominate a beneficiary school or choose from a shortlist of verified schools.
• Research and contact CSR decision-makers, confirm their priorities, budget, approval process and requirements, and refer terms needing a decision to the CEO.
• Prepare proposals matching school needs with suitable items and quantities, including learner reach, itemised budget, delivery milestones and reporting commitments, with CEO approval before submission.
• Maintain a prospect tracker and obtain written confirmation from sponsors on scope, funding and handover date.
• Identify underserved public schools through referrals, arrange site visits, verify classroom conditions and learner numbers, and keep a register of verified schools.
• Once the sponsor confirms scope and funding and the CEO authorises work, agree on a delivery plan, coordinate procurement, transport and installation, and check delivered items against the approved scope.
• Coordinate the handover presentation with the sponsor and school, keep a project file and prepare a report for the sponsor.
• Report weekly to the CEO on sponsor progress, verified schools, spending against budgets and decisions needed.

Required profile

• Degree in business administration, marketing, development studies, education or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in business development, corporate partnerships, fundraising or institutional sales, including writing proposals and following them through to a decision.
• 5 years or more of professional experience in community projects.
• Experience with CSR, schools or community projects is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong written and spoken communication and practical project coordination.
• Confidence using spreadsheets or a contact management system.