Business Development Specialist
About the job
- At least 6 years of experience in technology sales, preferably in the impact space, working with governments and philanthropic organizations on projects at national scale.
- A notable history of sales accomplishments supported by numbers.
- A strong network of connections to heads of relevant organizations and governments.
- Confidence and number sense.
- Willingness to travel.
- Full-time employment of at least 40 hours per week is highly preferred; promising students with exceptional skills should contribute at least 24 hours per week.
- Fluency in spoken and written English, with typing speed above 35 words per minute.
- Critical thinking, expressiveness, and a team-oriented attitude.
- Help QED expand its business and impact across Africa and beyond.
- Domain expertise in public health, agriculture, or education, in that order of preference.
- Significant multi-year experience living in the Global South, outside the West.
- Fluency in foreign languages to liaise more smoothly with countries of interest.
About the company
QED.ai builds data systems and AI for health and agriculture to support humanitarian projects aligned with SDGs 2, 3, 6, and 15. It designs and deploys data platforms that let partner organizations collect, store, and analyze data, using AI-driven insights to inform policy decisions. Unlike generic tech vendors, it tailors solutions to local conditions, collaborates with international projects, and focuses on mission-driven, on-the-ground impact. Its goal is to empower development actors with practical data tools that improve health, agriculture, and environmental outcomes while strengthening policy relevance in low-resource settings.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Berkeley, California
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- October 2026 site updates show active product development across multiple lines.
- Malawi math launches in March 2026 expand institutional reach and brand visibility.
- Health and agriculture workflows target persistent data scarcity, a painful recurring customer problem.
What critics are saying
- No 2026 funding, revenue, or customer disclosures signal fragile commercialization.
- One platform covers digitization, remote sensing, spectrometry, and education, stretching execution.
- Donor and ministry dependency in Malawi can collapse by 2027 without grant renewals.
What makes QED.ai unique
- about.qed.ai, updated October 3 2026, spans health, agriculture, and climate analytics.
- ScanSpectrum and PACK combine rugged hardware with AI for field measurements.
- QED Africa Foundation links software, devices, and education programs across African markets.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Health Insurance
- Relocation Assistance