Project Assistant

Job Description

MarcTina Consultancy is seeking a highly driven, relationship-oriented, and ambitious professional to support the growth of our private sector portfolio. We are looking for a proactive go-getter who is confident engaging businesses, building strategic relationships, identifying opportunities, and contributing to business growth. This role is ideal for a young professional with a background in business, finance, management, or a related field who is passionate about enterprise development, client engagement, and strategic growth. The successful candidate will also support basic business advisory services for MSMEs and corporate clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development & Client Engagement: Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the private sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Support lead generation, client follow-ups, and partnership engagement activities.
• Participate in meetings, networking events, and stakeholder engagements to strengthen the company’s visibility and market presence.
• Assist in developing service proposals, capability statements, and client presentations.
• Support client onboarding processes and maintain professional communication with clients.

Proposal Development

• Assist in identifying and researching funding and business opportunities from clients, donors, and strategic partners.
• Support the development of bid proposals, concept notes, pitch decks, and tailored service packages.
• Assist in preparing supporting documents including budgets, timelines, and work plans.

Project Support

• Coordinate and support implementation of assigned projects and consultancy assignments.
• Assist in planning workshops, meetings, training sessions, and client-facing activities.
• Track project progress, follow up on deliverables, and support reporting processes.

Business Advisory Support

• Provide junior-level support in areas such as:
• Business finance and budgeting
• Business process mapping
• SME growth support
• Basic operations and strategy support
• Assist with research and preparation of advisory materials for clients.

Market Research & Analysis

• Conduct research on market trends, SME development, funding opportunities, and sector developments.
• Prepare briefs, summaries, and research reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor competitor activities and identify emerging opportunities in the market.

Administrative & CRM Support

• Maintain organised records of proposals, contracts, reports, and communication logs.
• Support scheduling, logistics coordination, and internal communication.
• Update CRM systems and track client engagement activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong research, writing, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Good understanding of business operations and private sector engagement.
• Experience in proposal writing, sales, client engagement, or business development is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and digital communication tools.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Is energetic, confident, and highly proactive.
• Can comfortably engage business leaders and corporate stakeholders.
• Thinks strategically and identifies opportunities independently.
• Is passionate about business growth and enterprise development.
• Is willing to learn and grow within a fast-paced consultancy environment.

How to Apply

Send your CV, education qualification and a short cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role to: zambia@marctinaconsultancy.com copy a.abodurin@marctinaconsultancy.com Subject Line: **Application – Business Development & Project Assistant**