SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

  • The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB)
  • Suva, Fiji
  • May 27, 2026

Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required

Closing on: Jun 5, 2026

The Senior Business Development Officer will lead business development initiatives and provide high-level analytical, strategic, and operational support to the New Business Area. The role drives the identification, assessment, and development of new commercial opportunities for TLTB, including joint ventures, strategic partnerships, feasibility assessments, and market expansion activities. The position supports the Chief Financial Officer in implementing new business strategies, reviewing business proposals, establishing commercial entities, and strengthening TLTB’s commercialization agenda.

Job description:    Key Outcomes:

 

  • Conduct feasibility studies and market assessments for new commercial projects and revenue-generating initiatives.
  • Explore, evaluate, and recommend business opportunities in local and global markets.
  • Prepare business cases, investment memos, concept papers, and financial justifications.
  • Conduct holistic due diligence on potential Joint Venture (JV) arrangements with Landowning Units (LOUs) and Strategic Business Partners.
  • Evaluate partner capabilities, business risks, financial performance, and long-term viability.
  • Conduct market research locally and globally to identify trends, sector opportunities, and competitive landscapes.
  • Benchmark commercial models, investment structures, and best practices relevant to TLTB’s commercialisation.
  • Assist in the development of strategic plans, business plans, and revenue frameworks for new commercial companies.
  • Contribute financial modelling and market data to support forecasting.
  • Coordinate planning workshops and provide high-level analytical input.
  • Lead or support key business development and commercialisation projects to ensure timely execution.
  • Maintain project dashboards, milestones, and progress reports for Executive Management and the Board.
  • Engage with LOUs, investors, government agencies, regulators, and potential strategic partners.
  • Prepare briefing notes, consultation documents, and communication materials.
  • Facilitate stakeholder discussions related to business development, partnerships, and commercial ventures.
  • Assist in the drafting and review of commercial agreements, shareholder agreements, JV frameworks, and governance documents.
  • Support compliance with the Companies Act 2015, iTaukei Land Trust Act, and relevant commercial regulations.
  • Provide technical input into the design of governance structures for new commercial entities.
  • Develop financial models, revenue projections, cost-benefit analyses, and investment evaluation tools.
  • Monitor budgets, financial performance, and expenditure for new commercial ventures.
  • Provide high-level advisory and analytical support to the CFO on new business matters.
  • Assist in preparing executive reports, Board submissions, presentations, and investment papers.
  • Support strategic initiatives, restructuring, and expansion activities under the CFO’s portfolio.
  • Contribute to the development of business development policies, investment guidelines, and partnership frameworks.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.
Minimum

 

Qualifications /

Experience

  • Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Project Management, Economics, Commerce, or a related field. Minimum 5–7 years of experience in business development, investment analysis, strategic planning, or corporate advisory.
Compensation:
  • Grade 8 of the TLTB salary scale on a three-year contract
  Apply Format:   Email CV, Cover Letter, Academic Transcript and Required Documents / Certificates to: hrrecruit@tltb.com.fj
 

Applications for the above vacancies will close on Friday, 5th June2026 at 4.00pm

TLTB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Functions

Other Professional

Industry

Community Services & Development