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Business Development Manager, Somalia and Djibouti at Network International
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (10 Oct 2026) Updated about 3 hours ago
Job Description
The Business Development Manager will lead expansion efforts for Network International across Somalia and Djibouti. The position involves identifying and securing partnerships with banks, fintech firms, mobile money operators, and government entities. The manager will also cultivate client relationships and drive revenue through cross‑selling of payment and digital financial services. Reporting from the Nairobi office, the role contributes to the company's Africa growth strategy.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • BA/BSc/HND or higher (MBA/MSc/MA or Postgraduate Diploma)
- • Minimum 5–8 years experience in business development, sales, or partnership management
- • Demonstrated ability to generate revenue and expand market presence
- • Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills
- • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
- • Ability to work independently and travel across Somalia and Djibouti as required
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Develop and execute a country growth strategy for Somalia and Djibouti aligned with Africa business objectives
- • Identify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities with banks, financial institutions, fintechs, mobile money operators, and government entities
- • Build and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, partners, and industry stakeholders
- • Generate new revenue streams and increase market penetration for payment and digital financial services
- • Identify cross‑selling and upselling opportunities across the company’s product portfolio
- • Lead negotiations and close partnership agreements to expand Network International’s market presence