Business Development Officer at UDSM

  • Full Time
  • Tanzania

UDSM

Business Development Officer – University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
March 2025

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Job Description:
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Tanzanian candidate to join its team as a Business Development Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the university’s growth and development by driving marketing strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting consultancy services.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this role, applicants must have:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, specializing in Marketing, Business Administration (Marketing), Entrepreneurship, or a related field from a recognized institution.
  • A strong academic record, with a minimum first-degree qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Business Development Officer, you will be responsible for:

  • Conducting market research to identify new business opportunities and trends.
  • Collaborating with directors and department heads to develop and implement marketing strategies.
  • Creating and improving business proposals to attract new and existing clients.
  • Ensuring that the directorate meets its revenue targets.
  • Assisting in defining market segments and estimating national demand for UDSM’s Continuing Education and Consultancy Services.
  • Developing innovative marketing techniques to enhance the uptake of these services.
  • Reviewing marketing progress reports and recommending necessary follow-up actions.
  • Actively participating in sales, pitching, and bidding processes for Continuing Education and Consultancy services.
  • Providing guidance on branding strategies for UDSM’s training and consultancy offerings.
  • Coordinating the development of training materials, multimedia content, and marketing resources for various courses.
  • Assisting in training staff involved in sales and marketing for Continuing Education and Consultancy services.
  • Performing any other duties assigned by the Director of Planning and Strategy (DPS) or the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Research.

Work Experience:

  • A minimum of four years of experience in a related field.

Terms of Service:

  • Contract: One-year renewable contract, based on performance and availability of funds.

How to Apply:

This is a full-time position. To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

To apply for this job please visit hrmis.udsm.ac.tz.