We are Hiring, Business Development Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (with
regional/international engagement)
Terms: Full-time Contractual
About Us
OGOLAW | The Green Brief is a
mission-driven African law practice using the power of law and policy to
reclaim Africa’s wealth by establishing its natural resources as assets that
benefit Africa and Africans.
We aspire to be the go-to African
law firm for:
- Natural Resource Governance Structuring
- Policy & Legislative Advisory in Environmental
& Conservation Law
- Environmental Public Interest Litigation
To advance this mission, we are
seeking a Business Development Officer to design,
activate, and scale a growth engine that connects us with high-value
opportunities,
clients, and partners.
Role Overview
The Business Development Officer
will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing strategies to attract and
secure high-value, mission-aligned clients.
- Building and maintaining strategic partnerships that
open doors to new opportunities.
- Rolling out business development systems (CRM,
dashboards, client feedback frameworks) to institutionalize a sustainable
pipeline.
- Supporting client engagement and ensuring exceptional
client experience.
- Training and equipping the OGOLAW team with business
development skills and tools for long-term self-sufficiency.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a professional who
brings:
- A legal background (mandatory).
- A proven track record in business development for
professional services (preferably legal, environmental, or advisory).
- Demonstrated knowledge of African and international
sustainability, ESG, and conservation markets.
- Experience with BD systems and tools (CRM, client
satisfaction frameworks, performance dashboards).
- Strong communication, negotiation, and training
skills.
- The ability to combine strategic thinking with
practical execution.
Deliverables
Within the engagement period, the
Officer is expected to deliver results in the following areas:
- Client Attraction & Acquisition –
Build a predictable pipeline of qualified opportunities.
- Partnerships & Alliances – Establish
mutually beneficial relationships with organizations that amplify our
market access and impact.
- Client Experience & Satisfaction –
Introduce systems to embed feedback, testimonials, and client success
stories.
Why Join Us?
This role offers a unique
opportunity to:
- Be at the forefront of shaping Africa’s natural
resource governance.
- Work with a pioneering, impact-driven legal practice
with global visibility.
- Build partnerships and networks at the intersection
of law, policy, sustainability, and conservation.
- Contribute to a bold vision of repositioning Africa’s
natural assets as key drivers of economic transformation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should
submit a PDF (max 10 pages) including:
- A cover letter outlining.
- Your understanding of OGOLAW’s mission and how your
academic and professional experience would support that mission.
- Evidence of past performance (2–3 case studies with
quantified results).
- Process used to achieve those accomplishments
- A high-level (90-day) kick-start plan for how you
would approach this role.
- CV with references of previous line managers
Deadline: 15th October 2025
Start Date: 3rd January 2026
Submit to:
hr.greenbrief@gmail.com
+254
713 864 646