Business Development Manager - Africa

Business Development Manager, Africa Reports to: Director of Philanthropy Work Location: Remote Travel: Up to 20% domestic and international About Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) sits at the nexus of participatory mapping, community-led development, humanitarian response, open data and tech. With a talented and diverse team spread around the globe, HOT is an NGO which supports a dynamic global community of thousands of dedicated volunteers using maps and open data for humanitarian response and the Sustainable Development Goals. Working with humanitarian and development partners like the Red Cross, Médecins Sans Frontières, UN agencies, governments and others, the HOT community maps in solidarity with those affected by or at risk of disaster, contributing the maps and data aid workers need to do their lifesaving work. About the Position The Business Development Manager, Africa provides leadership in HOT’s efforts to successfully secure funding from a range of funders (foundation, bilateral, multilateral) in order to advance the work of HOT across the East & Southern Africa (ESA) and West & Northern Africa (WNA) Regional Hubs. The incumbent will have the experience and ability to collaborate across HOT to produce strong, well-researched funding applications that secure $2 million in annual revenue for HOT’s work in Africa. They lead strategy and donor engagement efforts in coordination with the Director of Philanthropy and Regional Directors and act as a network-builder both internally and externally. The incumbent will be responsible for all phases of grant management, including overseeing the grant calendar, grant writing and coordination, post-award acknowledgement, compliance, and successfully closing out grant projects with final reports to stakeholders. They will research, plan, and write a variety of types of grant proposals appropriate for different funder types. They will thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environme