Regional Business Development Director – West and Central Africa

About the role

The Regional Business Development Director will act as a strategic catalyst for Plan International’s country offices across West and Central Africa. The role drives both traditional ODA funding and innovative financing such as climate finance, blended finance, and philanthropic foundations, strengthening the organisation’s market positioning and partnership portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Lead donor engagement across the region and build strategic partnerships with development banks, Middle‑East donors, commercial partners and CSR initiatives.
• Identify and unlock innovative financing models and emerging donor markets to diversify funding sources.
• Support country offices in developing high‑quality, multi‑country proposals aligned with national priorities.
• Strengthen business development capacity, market intelligence and resource mobilisation strategies across the sub‑regional network.
• Represent Plan International to high‑level partners and act as the external influencer for fundraising initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven experience in senior business development or resource mobilisation roles within the development or humanitarian sector.
• Demonstrated ability to influence external stakeholders and secure funding from diverse donors and financing mechanisms.
• Strong strategic leadership skills in a matrixed, multi‑country environment.
• Excellent communication and partnership‑building capabilities.

Required skills