The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances childrenโs rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support childrenโs rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.
We wonโt stop until we are all equal.
The opportunity
The Business Development Advisor (BDA) supports the Business Development Manager in driving Plan International Nigeriaโs resource mobilisation efforts. The role is to support the proposal development process for Plan International Nigeriaโs country programme objectives. The role will involve providing supporting to development of grant bid materials (proposals โ narrative and budget, presentations and concept notes), project design, support proposal development workshops, design and validate consortia/bid team inputs, provide high quality proposal designs and review, and support the capacity building and training of programme teams and local partners on proposal development.
About You
We are looking for applicant with degree in Development Studies, Medicine, Project Management, Business Studies, Public Health or Social Science (Masterโs degree or equivalent in international affairs, development or PMP, PMD certifications and related subjects will be an added advantage). S/he should have 3โ5 yearsโ experience working in a similar role within an INGO and the development and humanitarian sector. S/he should demonstrate strong knowledge of donor-funded development and humanitarian programme design, including the ability to design and interpret project log frames. Strong problem-solving, strategic planning, coordination, and project management skills are required, along with the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across public and NGO sectors. The role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including facilitation and technical writing, as well as a solid understanding of Humanitarian Principles and core standards such as CPIE Minimum Standards, Core Humanitarian Standards, SPHERE, and other relevant international standards. Ability to work with diverse international teams, manage multiple tasks under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are essential.
Please follow this link for a full role profile; Business Development Advisor_Job Description.docx
Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.
Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.
Location: Abuja
Type of Role: Fixed-Term
Closing Date: 29th January, 2026
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girlsโ rights and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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