🌟 Exciting Career Opportunity – Business Development Officer at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) 🌟
📍 Position: Business Development Officer
📍 Location: University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Tanzania
📍 Contract Duration: One-year renewable (based on performance & funding availability)
🔎 About UDSM & The Role
The Directorate of Public Services (DPS) at UDSM plays a key role in managing Continuing Education (CE), consultancy services (University Consultancy Bureau – UCB), and industry linkages. To strengthen its operations, UDSM is seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development Officer to enhance the visibility, market reach, and revenue streams of the directorate.
The selected candidate will work closely with the Director of Public Services to spearhead strategic business initiatives, develop marketing campaigns, and implement growth strategies for CE, consultancy services, and industrial partnerships.
📌 Key Responsibilities:
✔ Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities.
✔ Work closely with the Director and Heads of Units to implement innovative marketing strategies.
✔ Develop and improve business proposals to attract and retain clients.
✔ Ensure the directorate meets and surpasses revenue targets.
✔ Assist in defining the market demand for UDSM’s Continuing Education and consultancy services.
✔ Enhance branding, sales pitching, and strategic business positioning for UDSM’s CE and consultancy offerings.
✔ Coordinate the preparation of training materials, multimedia content, and graphic designs to boost marketing efforts.
✔ Engage in bidding, sales, and consultancy negotiations to maximize revenue generation.
✔ Review marketing progress reports and propose actionable strategies.
✔ Provide staff training and support in marketing, business development, and branding techniques.
✔ Carry out any other duties assigned by DPS or the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Research.
🎓 Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
✔ Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Marketing, Entrepreneurship) or related field from a recognized university.
✔ At least 4 years of proven experience in business development, marketing, or related field.
✔ Minimum GPA of 3.0 in Marketing (preferred).
✔ Strong knowledge of business development strategies, marketing management, and sales techniques.
✔ Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
✔ Creative problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
✔ Strong organizational and analytical skills.
✔ High level of professional ethics, accuracy, and efficiency.
✔ Readiness to embrace new challenges and learning opportunities.
💰 Remuneration Package
✔ Competitive salary and benefits aligned with Government guidelines.
✔ Opportunity to work in a prestigious academic institution.
✔ Exposure to high-impact industry collaborations.
📩 How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive application package including:
✔ A signed application letter addressing key competencies.
✔ Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three referees' contact details.
✔ Certified copies of academic certificates & transcripts.
✔ Two recent passport-size photos.
✔ Contact details (email, phone, etc.).
📌 Public sector employees should submit applications through their respective employers.
📬 Address Application To:
Deputy Vice Chancellor – Planning, Finance, and Administration
University of Dar es Salaam
P.O. Box 35091
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
🖱 Application Mode: All applications must be submitted via the UDSM Recruitment Portal using the following link:
TAP / CLICK HERE TO APPLY
📅 Application Deadline: 14 days from the first date of this advertisement.
📢 Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
🚀 Join UDSM and be part of a team driving innovation and excellence! 🚀
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