CALL FOR APPLICATION: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT(Intern)

POSITION: Business Development Assistant (Intern)

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: One (1)

Qualification: BSc/HND

Reports to: Head of Business Development

LOCATION: Lagos State

Lagos Office Location: Festac Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, Lagos State

Job Type: Full-Time

Duration: Six Months renewable based on performance and funding

About DEVATOP
Devatop Centre for Africa Development is a nonprofit human right, gender equality, anti-human
trafficking, and civic-tech organization. Through advocacy, capacity building, innovation, and
partnerships, we strengthen systems that support youth leadership, prevent violence, and promote
inclusive development.

Position Summary
The Business Development Assistant Lagos will support the implementation of Devatop’s business
development and partnership strategy in Lagos. The role involves assisting in donor mapping,
proposal coordination, partnership outreach, and facilitating engagement with prospective board of
supporters and private sector stakeholders. The Assistant will work closely with the Head of
Business Development to ensure strategic positioning and visibility for Devatop’s work in the
Nigeria.

Note: The job is strictly for applicants that reside in Lagos Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and profiling potential donors, supporters, and corporate partners within Lagos.
• Support in organizing donor and board of supporter engagement activities, meetings, and follow-ups.
• Participate in drafting and customizing introductory emails, proposals, concept notes, and presentation materials as needed.
• Maintain communication with existing and prospective partners in Lagos, under the guidance of the business development (BD) Unit.
• Coordinate logistics for business development-related events and meetings in Lagos.
• Provide timely updates, field reports, and documentation of BD-related activities to the Abuja BD unit.
• Help monitor trends and opportunities relevant to Devatop’s themes (TIP, GBV, youth empowerment, civic-tech).
• Work closely with the communications team to amplify Devatop’s visibility to Lagos-based donors and stakeholders.
• Maintain a contact database and engagement tracker of all business development activities in Lagos.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Head of Business Development.

Qualifications for Business Development Assistant (Intern)

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Business, Social Sciences, Communications, or related fields.
• Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in fundraising, partnerships, or nonprofit programming (internship or volunteer experience will be considered).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good writing and presentation skills, especially for proposals and donor communication.
• Familiarity with Lagos business and nonprofit networks is an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until the position is filled.

NOTE:  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to provide individual feedback to all applicants.

Reports to: Head of Business Development.

To Apply: CLICK HERE