Business Development Officer

African Palliative Care Association (APCA) Visit website

Full-time Expires In -3 days Kampala Duty Station - Kampala, Uganda Bachelor's Degree 2 years experience NGO Marketing Media, Communications & Writing Administrative Business Operations

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About African Palliative Care Association (APCA)

The African Palliative Care Association (APCA) is a pan-African membership organisation founded in 2004 to ensure that palliative and comprehensive chronic care is understood, integrated into health systems, and underpinned by evidence so that no African suffers unnecessarily from life-limiting illness. Headquartered in Kampala, Uganda at Plot 95, Dr. Gibbons Road, Makindye, APCA works with governments, hospitals, hospices, universities, and community groups in 42 countries to make quality, people-centred care a reality for every patient and family.

APCA's work is guided by its 2020-2030 Strategy built on four objectives: 1) Awareness & Advocacy for Universal Health Coverage, 2) Health-Systems Integration, 3) Evidence & Research, and 4) Sustainability through diversified financing and local leadership. For this Business Development role, APCA's sustainability pillar is directly relevant — the organisation is actively diversifying income beyond traditional donors through membership growth, individual and diaspora giving, earned income from services and technical assistance, revenue-generating conferences and events, and corporate partnerships. Interventions include the mPallCare mobile app, GIS service mapping, virtual conferences, and the African Palliative Care Research Network (APCRN) with 300+ members. APCA has convened 8 international conferences, supported 42 countries to develop palliative care services, awarded 306 small grants, and trained thousands of health professionals. Learn more: https://www.africanpalliativecare.org/about-apca

Job Details

The African Palliative Care Association (APCA) is seeking a highly motivated, resourceful and results-oriented professional to join its team as Business Development Officer based in Kampala, Uganda. The role reports to and supports the Executive Director — APCA's principal fundraiser — in planning, developing and delivering the organisation's resource mobilisation strategy.

The role has two equally important objectives: strengthening the quality and success of APCA's donor and grant fundraising, while actively diversifying APCA's income beyond traditional donors through membership, individual and diaspora giving, earned income from services and technical assistance, revenue-generating conferences and events, and corporate partnerships. The successful candidate will work as an integrated member of the APCA team, helping to embed resource mobilisation as a shared responsibility across the organisation.

Employer: African Palliative Care Association (APCA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda | Kampala
Location: Kampala
Location pin: 📍 Kampala, Uganda — Plot 95, Dr. Gibbons Road, Makindye, Kampala, Uganda
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Hours: 8 hours
Base Salary: Not Disclosed
Level of Education: Bachelor's degree
Number of Positions: 1
Date Posted: Monday, September 14, 2026
Deadline: Sunday, September 20, 2026 by 5:00pm East Africa Standard Time (EAT)
Application Link: Apply Now

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct donor and market research to identify funding and business development opportunities.
Build and maintain a comprehensive pipeline of funders, prospects and opportunities.
Develop concept notes, proposals and grant applications.
Support the Executive Director in managing donor and partner relationships.
Support development of non-donor income streams, including membership, individual and diaspora giving, earned income, events and corporate partnerships.
Help package, cost and promote APCA's services and products.
Support fundraising campaigns and events.
Coordinate donor and grant reporting with programme, finance and M&E colleagues.
Maintain resource mobilisation records and support reporting to management and the Board.
Work collaboratively across APCA to strengthen resource mobilisation as an organisation-wide responsibility.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, international development, economics, social sciences or another relevant field, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least 2–3 years' relevant professional experience in fundraising, business development, communications, research, proposal writing, programme support or related work.
Experience managing relationships with institutional donors, foundations, corporations or development partners is an advantage.
Strong proposal-writing and written communication skills.
Strong research, analytical and organisational skills.
Demonstrated interest or aptitude in fundraising, business development and income diversification.
Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a small, mission-driven organisation.
Direct resource mobilisation experience is an advantage but is not essential — APCA is willing to invest in and develop a candidate who demonstrates strong potential, excellent writing and research ability, and a genuine commitment to APCA's mission.

Application Procedure

Prepare a cover letter or statement of interest.
Prepare a detailed CV with three professional referees and copies of academic qualifications.
Send application by email to: recruitment@steadfastconsultancy.com
Use subject line: Application: Business Development Officer - APCA
Submit by 5:00pm East Africa Standard Time (EAT) on Sunday, 20 September 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
APCA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, disability, age, background or any other status protected by applicable law.
Recruitment is supported by Steadfast Quality Solutions Limited.
To apply directly via email click: Apply Now

Job Summary

Job Category: Administrative, Business Operations, Marketing, Media, Communications & Writing, NGO (Social Services & Nonprofit)
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Sunday, September 20, 2026 (5:00pm EAT)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda | Kampala
Date Posted: Monday, September 14, 2026
No of Positions: 1
Application Link: Apply Now
Location pin: 📍 Kampala, Uganda