Business Development Officer

MADIFF; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MADIFF in Alexandria, VA seeks a Business Development Officer to help grow a key project and strengthen business and institutional ties between Africa and the Middle East.

The ideal candidate is proactive, professional, and comfortable networking with companies, institutions, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers. English is required, and French is a strong plus for international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proactive, professional networking with companies, institutions, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers.
• Experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or relation management.
• Ability to work independently and meet targets.
• Professional presentation and organizational skills.
• Interest in international business, investment, and economic cooperation.
• English required; French is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Proactive, professional networking with companies, institutions, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers.
• Support the growth of the project and strengthen business and institutional connections between Africa and the Middle East.
• Work toward meeting targets and building sustainable partnerships.

Skills

Networking

Communication

Business development

Independent work

English

French (bonus)

Job description

MADIFF is looking for a Business development officer for one of its projects. We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Business Development Officers (BDO) to support the growth of our project and help strengthen business and institutional connections between Africa and the Middle East.

The ideal candidate is proactive, professional, and comfortable networking with companies, institutions, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers.

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong communication and networking skills
• Business development, sales, partnerships, or relationship management experience
• Ability to work independently and meet targets
• Professional presentation and organizational skills
• Interest in international business, investment, and economic cooperation
• English required - French is a strong plus

This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about international relations, business development, and connecting ecosystems across regions.