NGO JOBS

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 30 May 2014

Position Title: Program Manager II- Business Development
Dept. /Location: EARO/South Sudan/Based in Juba
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Country Representative

ABOUT CRS: Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

BACKGROUND: On December 15, 2013, a wave of politically-motivated violence swept across Juba, South Sudan as members of the national army (SPLA) loyal to former Vice President, Dr. Riak Machar, defected. Heavy fighting ended in Juba on December 17 but has since spread beyond the capital, particularly to parts of Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity States. What started out as a political disagreement quickly took on ethnic dimensions and devolved into fighting throughout much of the country between the country’s two largest ethnic groups – Dinka and Nuer. This current round of violence has displaced approximately 401,200 people within South Sudan and forced another 83,900 into neighbouring countries, unravelling the new nation and reversing many of the development gains made over the past two years.

South Sudan has been named an agency priority for CRS. In addition to the Country Program’s focus on emergency and development programs in South Sudan, CRS is seeking opportunities to strengthen its support for peacebuilding and reconciliation; and contribute to building an awareness in the international community and global church of the urgent need to help South Sudan transition from its current conflict and violent history.

CRS South Sudan has in recent years benefited from a Business Development Manager to support the Country Program’s growth efforts. The Country Program has a diversified program portfolio covering areas including, agriculture and livelihoods, emergency response and support to IDPs/refugees, justice and peace, and WASH, education and health. Although funding for CRS from the USG and other sources has been strong over the past few years, the Country Program is facing an increasingly competitive donor environment, and capacity to develop high-quality proposals is becoming ever more critical.

JOB SUMMARY: The Business Development Manager will lead the charge for pursuing current and future opportunities for all donors, including USAID, Global Fund, US based foundations and corporate organizations; private US-based donors; as well as non-traditional UN, national organizations and other European donors, with an emphasis on competitive mechanisms. They will lead the process of creating strategic resource acquisition plans, identifying and responding to funding opportunities, and overseeing the donor cultivation cycle. This will include monitoring the evolution of donor regulations, funding mechanisms, and application requirements to ensure the compliance and responsiveness of CRS proposals. As a member of the agency’s broader business development community of practice, they will also provide staff with information and informal training to improve their skills in proposal development, representation to donor and partner organizations, donor and partner intelligence-gathering, and marketing of CRS’ capacities to enhance our competitiveness.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying and developing new funding relations; researching appropriate future funding opportunities; serving as lead writer as appropriate and proposal development coordinator; identifying and incorporating best practices from CRS and other programs into proposals; developing and maintaining strategic alliances and/or coalitions with other organizations as they pertain to proposal development processes; and building and maintaining relationships with potential, current, and past donors.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Pre-positioning

• Stay abreast of trends in new business development and share those within the South Sudan team.
• Lead the CRS South Sudan internal Growth Working Group.
• Consult with the CR and HoP closely to prepare a comprehensive plan and budget for growth strategy that draws on resource persons from the CP, partners, the CRS corporate and foundations unit, Major Gift officers as well as other relevant senior regional representatives.
• Work with appropriate staff to maintain data on past performance and corporate capacity for both publicly- and privately-funded food security awards, in order to provide timely information for proposal submission.
• Monitor regulatory revisions, proposal guidelines, and application requirements for priority donors together with HQ staff to ensure that new proposals adhere to them.
• Identify programming ideas and areas of technical excellence with which CRS can cultivate donor interest
• Support country program to develop appropriate and effective fundraising strategies involving donor research and intelligence, product development, marketing, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Marketing may include, but is not limited to, development of fact sheets on all CRS South Sudan sectoral programming initiatives in coordination with relevant staff.
• Develop/cultivate relationships with for-profit and other organizations to increase CRS’ opportunities for partnering and consortia building for funding opportunities.
• Act as CRS liaison with Corporations and Foundations unit at HQ keeping them apprised on CRS portfolio, upcoming funding needs, and any contacts made with corporations and foundations.
• Provide links to broader interagency and donor communities and coordination fora.
• Develop relationships with USAID, DFID, the UN and other public donor organizations in order to ascertain potential for new funding opportunities. Disseminate information as appropriate. Follow up leads on potential public funding from staff as well as own contacts.
• Strengthen intelligence and market research to identify potential donors and develop marketing strategy to pursue funding from non-traditional donors (Foundations, Embassies, INGOs, EU, U.N., European, Australian, Canadian and other donor agencies, World Bank etc.).
• Maintain an up-to-date Intel matrix reflecting donor priorities and upcoming opportunities.
• Subscribe to and monitor regularly electronic notices for relevant funding opportunities and monitor websites of potential donors for information on priorities, requirements and funding opportunities. Track RFA/Ps as they are published, identify those relevant to CRS programs, determine with CRS Country Representative and Head of Programs when/whether to respond.
• Explore opportunities for non-traditional resource acquisition and support the country program to develop new institutional relationships with international non-profit and for-profit organizations and other collaborators in the public funding arena.
• Develop and implement proactive capture plans for upcoming opportunities.
• Work closely with Regional Business Development Manager and the EARO Business Development Community through communication and coordination of all national and international funding opportunities and trends, detailed monthly tracking reports, capture planning and other strategies to track and influence donor strategies.
• Provide CRS South Sudan and partner staff with mentoring and training to improve their skills in growth/fundraising and proposal development for external donors. This may include, but is not limited to, facilitation of Resource Mobilization Workshops.

Pursuing Opportunities

• Work with proposal team to develop and maintain timelines reflecting respective responsibilities of team members and due dates.
• Support and guide the identification of local and international partners and negotiation of CRS’ role on proposal consortia, ensuring a competitive position for CRS that adheres to the agency’s partnership principles and strategic directions.
• Lead and coordinate processes and provide direct technical assistance to staff for timely submission of high quality concept notes and proposals that are responsive to and compliant with donor requirements and with CRS technical application and cost application standards.
• Write or edit technical narratives, produce budgets, and produce attachments, as required depending on complementary capacities of proposal development team.
• Provide specific support to proposed management and staffing plans, resource management plans, cost applications, and proposal appendices/annexes.
• Provide proposal development information to relevant regional and HQ staff to enable submission and tracking.
• Identify relevant technical assistance (in-country program staff, partner resources, RTAs, PQSD, and/or consultants) needs to design, write, and package quality proposals as per donor requirements.

Leveraging Results

• In close collaboration with the Program Units, establish and maintain a process for the program teams to incorporate the lessons learned into proposals
• Following each proposal development process, develop a process/activity that not only captures the success and challenges, but assures that they are incorporated into future programming.
• Lead the evaluation of fundraising initiatives undertaken by the country program, compile lessons learned, and make recommendations for similar efforts in the future.
• Work with program staff to develop effective targeted marketing materials including flyers, presentations, banners, etc.
• Communicate key marketing messages to donors to raise awareness of CRS’ key programming areas and the CRS brand.
• Coordinate regular donor visits with CR, HoP and/or key technical staff.

Financial Management and Compliance

• Ensure business development budget is managed according to donor requirements.
• Track budgets through development and processing of budget maintenance and tracking forms. Ensure budget review through monthly budget comparison report reviews, and realign budgets if needed. Ensure cash forecasts are sent quarterly to finance and budgets are uploaded and reviewed quarterly on e-budget.

Other

• Perform a selection of the above functions for other EARO Country Programs as time permits and the need to respond to funding opportunities arises.

AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES (for all CRS Staff) These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

PROGRAM MANAGER COMPETENCIES: These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each program manager to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

• Sets clear goals and manages toward them
• Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders
• Manages financial resources with integrity
• Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Internal to CRS: Head of Programming and all program staff, particularly unit managers. Management Quality staff, particularly Head of MQ and finance manager. All Regional Technical Advisors, Business Development team, particularly Regional Business Development Specialist.
External to CRS: Officials in USAID, and other government organizations; Representatives from for-profit and other non-profit organizations; Representatives of non-traditional public donors including UN, World Bank, and others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in international development, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience developing USAID, USDA, State Department, ECHO, CDC, and UN proposals and familiarity with their policies, procedures, and priorities.
• Have both contract and cooperative agreement experience
• Minimum five years of professional NGO experience, preferably CRS experience, working in a developing country managing US Government funded projects in integrated community development in two or more of the following areas: food security, livelihood, HIV/AIDS, Water and Sanitation, disaster mitigation and emergency response.
• Exceptional communication skills and superior writing ability.
• Demonstrated successful experience in project design with local partners through participatory processes.
• Strong representation skills.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Experience with and commitment to working in a team structure.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required, preferably experience with Microsoft Publisher.
• Demonstrated cost application development skills; extensive experience with proposal budgets and budget notes.
• Experience with consortium development and competitive partnership building.
• Experience with staff and partner capacity development
• Experience with working in a team structure
• Ability to represent the Agency with partners, local government, donor organizations & funding organizations, etc., as needed
• Excellent communication and interpersonal and networking skills required.

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

• Experience and proven track record of successful proposal development with USG and other donor agencies
• Listening, mediation, and facilitation skills
• Sound judgment, assertiveness, and commitment to the Agency's mission
• Self-motivated, with the ability to motivate others and coordinate a large amount of activity
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Knowledge of CRS program quality standards, partnership principles and Catholic Social Teaching principles is preferred

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit:https://www5.apply2jobs.com/CRS/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.s...

EOE/M/F/D/V

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Malawi
Closing date: 30 May 2014

Job Summary/Background:

CRS Malawi seeks an experienced development professional with expertise and interest in resource mobilization to lead a creative and dynamic initiative for growing the country program. This position offers an opportunity to demonstrate initiative and leadership skills, and to help shape the direction of the country program. It is an excellent opportunity for program managers to demonstrate an increasingly sought-after skills set for many senior-management positions, as well as for those interested in a career path within business development to take on a more strategic role. CRS Malawi is a relatively young country program, established in 1997, and administers a varied and diversified portfolio of advocacy, food security, economic growth and livelihoods, health systems strengthening, orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and HIV and AIDS programs. CRS works primarily through local church partners, but also international and local NGOs. The country program now implements a number of projects in all areas of the country with an annual budget of approximately $22 million, implemented by over 20 local partner organizations, and 100 CRS staff members. Primary funding sources include FFP, PEPFAR, OFDA, and a number of private foundations. Next year, CRS Malawi will begin the process to develop its next five-year strategy as part of the new agency strategic planning process. CRS Malawi has recently started to more intentionally engage private companies in potential or proposed partnerships. The PM Business Development and Strategy Manager will be responsible for meeting CRS Malawi’s annual growth targets by providing strategic direction and leading the resource-mobilization efforts for the country program, which has been identified by the agency as one of twelve countries with the most capacity to secure additional funding in coming years. This includes, providing guidance and leadership for strategic growth planning, maximizing CRS’ competitive position to attract new funding, managing functional teams to identify and capture funding opportunities, incorporating best practices into growth-related business processes and proposals, and building relationships with current and prospective donors. Program and proposal development in Malawi will involve developing and maintaining strategic alliances and/or coalitions with other organizations. Based on the current positive funding environment, funding opportunities are expected to be available for the foreseeable future. Possible donors include USAID, PEPFAR, OFDA, private US-based donors, US-based foundations and corporate organizations as well as UN, national organizations and other European donors. The role will also include leading the continuation and deepening of engagements with the private sector. Specific Responsibilities:**

Strategic and Growth Planning

1. Lead and coordinate the process for the successful development and tracking of the CRS Malawi growth plan in coordination with the Country Representative (CR).
2. Coordinate corporate-engagement efforts, including the refinement and management of internal systems and processes, such as relationship tracking.
3. Lead the country planning for the development of the new strategy once agency-level guidance has been provided.
4. Consult with the CR and Head of Programs (HoP) to prepare a comprehensive plan and budget for growth strategy that draws on resource persons from the country program, partners, the CRS Foundation and Corporate Engagement unit (FCE), Major Gift Officers as well as other relevant senior regional representatives.

Pre-positioning

1. Lead the CRS Malawi internal Growth Working Group (GWG).
2. Support the country program to develop appropriate and effective fundraising strategies involving donor research and intelligence, product development, marketing and solicitation. Marketing may include, but is not limited to, development of fact sheets on CRS Malawi sectoral programming initiatives, past performance and corporate capacity in coordination with relevant staff.
3. Maintain an up-to-date opportunities matrix reflecting donor priorities and upcoming opportunities. Develop and implement proactive capture plans for upcoming opportunities.
4. Develop relationships with USAID, DFID, the UN and other public donor organizations in order to ascertain potential for new funding opportunities. Explore opportunities for non-traditional resource acquisition and support the country program to develop new institutional relationships with international non-profit and for-profit organizations and other collaborators in the public funding arena. Provide links to broader interagency and donor communities and coordination fora.
5. Develop/cultivate relationships with for-profit and other organizations to increase CRS’ opportunities for partnering and consortium-building for funding opportunities. Follow up leads on potential public funding from staff as well as own contacts.
6. Stay abreast of trends in new business development and share those with the Malawi team. Strengthen intelligence and market research to identify opportunities for diversified funding. Subscribe to electronic notices for relevant funding opportunities and monitor websites of potential donors for information on priorities, requirements and funding opportunities. Track RFA/Ps as they are published, identify those relevant to CRS programs, and work with the GWG to determine when/whether to respond.

7. Work closely with Southern Africa Regional Office (SARO) Business Development Regional Technical Advisors (RTA) and the SARO Business Development (BD) Community through communication and coordination of all national and international funding opportunities and trends, detailed monthly tracking reports, capture planning and other strategies to track and influence donor strategies. Act as CRS Malawi liaison with FCE unit at HQ keeping them apprised on CRS portfolio, upcoming funding needs, and any contacts made with corporations and foundations.

8. Provide CRS Malawi and partner staff with mentoring and training to improve their skills in growth/fundraising and proposal development for external donors. This may include, but is not limited to, facilitation of Resource Mobilization Workshops.

Pursuing Opportunities

1. Lead and coordinate processes and provide direct technical assistance to staff for timely submission of high quality concept notes and proposals that are responsive to and compliant with donor requirements and with CRS technical application and cost application standards and based on documented best practices around proposal production.
2. Support and guide the identification of local and international partners and negotiation of CRS’ role on proposal consortia, ensuring a competitive position for CRS that adheres to the agency’s partnership principles and strategic directions.
3. Work with proposal team to develop and maintain timelines reflecting respective responsibilities of team members and due dates.
4. Write or edit technical narratives, produce budgets, and produce attachments, as required depending on complementary capacities of proposal development team. Provide specific support to proposed management and staffing plans, resource management plans, cost applications, and proposal appendices/annexes.

5. Provide proposal development information to relevant regional and HQ staff to enable submission and tracking. This includes sharing lessons & resources with the BD community.

6. Identify relevant technical assistance (in-country program staff, partner resources, Resource Acquisition Department (RAD), RTAs, Program Impact and Quality Assurance (PIQA) Unit, and/or consultants) needs to design, write, and package quality proposals as per donor requirements.

Leveraging Results

1. In close collaboration with the program units, establish and maintain a process for the program teams to incorporate lessons learned from programming activities into proposals.
2. Following each proposal development process and fundraising initiative, organize an after action review to capture and document successes, challenges, lessons and recommendations for the future and ensure that they are incorporated into subsequent initiatives.
3. Work with program staff to develop and implement a marketing strategy that coherently targets identified audiences with tailored messages.
4. Coordinate regular donor visits with CR, HoP and/or key technical staff.

Learning

1. When developing proposals, develop a process that ensures the team sources CRS tools and resources as well as industry-wide best practices to be followed in future programming initiatives.
2. Foster a culture of business development within the country program, encouraging involvement of CRS Malawi staff in identifying opportunities for growth and building staff understanding of the value created by corporate partnerships.
3. Identify skills gaps of CRS and partner staff in business development and provide training, coaching and technical assistance as requested/needed.
4. Actively contribute to the SARO BD community of practice and the global BD community in developing and refining tools, piloting new initiatives and promoting learning across country programs.
5. Perform a selection of the above functions for other SARO Country Programs as time permits and the need to respond to funding opportunities arises.

Agency-Wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

· Serves with Integrity

· Models Stewardship

· Cultivates Constructive Relationships

· Promotes Learning

Program Manager Competencies:

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each program manager to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

· Sets clear goals and manages toward them

· Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders

· Manages financial resources with integrity

· Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Supervisory Responsibilities:N/A

Key Working Relationships:

Internal:Country Program: Head of Programs, Country Representative, Program, Finance and Administration staff; SARO/HQ: Operational Excellence (OPEX) Community, RAD, PIQA, FCE, Web Services, SARO RTAs.

External:Partner organizations, government ministries, UN Agencies, EU missions, local bilateral donors/institutions, other funding agencies and individuals, local/international NGO offices, and corporations.

Personal/Professional Skills:

1. Sound judgment, assertiveness, and commitment to the Agency's mission.
2. Ability to motivate others and coordinate a large amount of activity.
3. Strong organizational and planning skills.
4. Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
5. Excellent writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
6. Enthusiasm for meeting and working with a wide range of individuals and outside organizations including faith-based, government, and corporate institutions.
7. Knowledge of CRS program quality standards, partnership principles and Catholic Social Teaching principles is preferred.

Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in international development, or related field, or equivalent experience
2. Minimum of five years of relevant field-based project management experience preferred.
3. Extensive experience in managing moderately complex projects.
4. Demonstrated successful experience in project design through participatory processes to mobilize public donor resources; USAID proposal development experience a plus.
5. Experience with staff and partner capacity development.
6. Demonstrated experience managing people and processes, leading teams to produce deliverables under tight deadlines and at exceptional quality.
7. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal and networking skills required.
8. Two or more years of developing country experience required.
9. Familiarity with policies, procedures, and priorities of USAID, UN agencies and other donors.
10. Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required, preferably experience with Microsoft Publisher.

Physical Requirements/Environment: Lilongwe-based that requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Foreign Language Required: Fluency in spoken and written English.

Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties and responsibilities associated with the position.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit: https://www5.apply2jobs.com/CRS/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.s...

EOE/M/F/D/V

Organization: Plan USA
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 28 Feb 2014

The Director of Business Development provides overall direction and guidance for the execution of the institutional business development strategies that support Plan USA’s strategic mission and programming.

S/he collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to align the organization’s business development strategies with its strategic priorities related to program growth and impact. S/he takes an active role liaising with other organizational members of the Plan International Federation to identify opportunities for partnership, program growth and donor relationship cultivation. Supported by a dynamic team, the director oversees prospecting, capture, bid preparation and proposal development across Plan USA’s institutional donor portfolio including USG, foundations and multi-lateral accounts. The director provides overall direction and guidance for the continuous improvement of new business systems, specifically to support the prioritization, cultivation and stewardship of institutional donor relationships. S/he works closely with Plan International’s technical and programmatic staff to ensure high quality winning project designs that use cutting edge approaches to achieve impact and results. This position is based in our Washington DC office and is a 4 month fixed contract.

Reporting & Supervision

The BD Director reports to the Vice President of the International Programs Division and supervises a team with expertise in all aspects of new business development including market research, costing, bid tracking and proposal preparation. Internal to Plan, the director has frequent interaction with her/his peers in the International Programs Division as well as in other parts of the organization. The BD Director is also expected to collaborate closely with her/his counterparts throughout the Plan International Federation on the development of new opportunities and partnerships. Finally, the BD Director will have frequent and active contact with external donor representatives both at the headquarters and country levels.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operations of the unit including management and leadership of staff
• Develops strategy for unit, manages budgeting and forecasting
• Coordinates the review of business opportunities and determines bid priorities. Plans for allocation of resources for upcoming bids.
• Facilitates institutional donor identification, targeting relationship cultivation and stewardship in coordination with the Plan international Federation
• Guides the effective positioning of the organization’s new business development success at HQ and country levels, including intelligence gathering, marketing, and effective partnership negotiations
• Supervises full bid management process including the oversight to bid teaming strategies, positioning within bid teams, and proposal quality and responsiveness
• Ensures close collaboration between Business Development staff and all others within the organization contributing to the proposal development process
• Networks with business development professionals in peer organizations to build capacity and to enhance partnering opportunities
• Develops appropriate quality assurance and risk management process related to bid opportunity identification and preparation efforts

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in relevant field such as business management, international development or public health
• 10+ years’ experience of relevant professional experience in new business development
• 10+ years of experience managing US government solicitations and funding mechanisms including prospecting and capture of USAID agreements, grants, and contracts. Candidates with required years of experience may be considered providing they can demonstrate satisfactory expertise with USG/USAID market with other complementary aspects of background and experience.
• 5+ years leadership and management experience
• Overseas experience strongly preferred
• Experience with multi-lateral and/or foundation prospecting and capture a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communications skills required
• A passion for Plan’s mission and the commitment to doing great work on behalf of our constituents
• Ability to travel internationally
• Must be eligible to work in the US

How to apply:

http://www.planusa.org/jobopps

Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 27 Mar 2014

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Business Development Specialist plays a key role in all aspects of new business acquisition at MSH through three key functions: (1) working with MSH’s technical centers and field staff to position MSH to win new business. This responsibility may include capturing new business generally and for specific bids; (2) supporting large, complex proposals in collaboration with MSH’s technical centers, cost unit, HR and the field contributing to a highly competitive capture and win rate; (3) supporting building capacity of MSH center and field staff. The Senior Development Specialist may also function as a Proposal Manager, reporting to the Technical Strategy Lead (TSL), on proposals as assigned. The Senior Development Specialist will work as part of a high performing team to reach ambitious targets, contributing to submission of proposals worth over $400,000,000 annually.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with MSH leadership, contribute to annual and multi-year business development strategies that leverage MSH capabilities to identify and win new business opportunities, contributing to financial sustainability across the organization.

• Within MSH’s target technical, donor and geographic priorities, serve as a "positioning lead" to identify new business opportunities, ensure up to date donor knowledge, and manage geographic relationships with MSH staff, potential partners and consultants. This includes working collaboratively with designated BRD, Center, and field staff to develop and implement intelligence gathering and positioning strategies to strengthen MSH stature, credibility, and likelihood of winning new business.

• Responsible for managing and disseminating business intelligence and positioning information obtained from BRD, Center and field office positioning teams, when assigned to a specific country or specific opportunity.

• Consider potential opportunities, intelligence and information from positioning efforts and prepare BRD’s analysis for specific bid recommendations including internal and external resource needs.

• Support field-based business development activities and preparations for new and follow-on projects, including review of internal and external evaluations of projects. As required, provide direct support to development of field-based proposals.

• Assist BRD and Center leadership to identify partnering opportunities and to establish new institutional partnerships and manage existing ones.

• Management of the Proposal Process:

a. Reporting to the Proposal Manager and/or Technical Strategic Lead (TSL), support development of a competitive proposal including win strategy, partner strategy and cost strategy.

b. Monitor and ensure responsiveness and compliance of the proposals to the solicitation using compliance monitoring and review.

c. Develop, oversee and maintain the proposal calendar, and monitor adherence to the defined process and deadlines for technical proposals, rosters/recruiting, proposal budgets, production schedules and quality standards for proposals. Work with the TSL (and Office/Center senior managers as required) to resolve issues with delays or other roadblocks in the proposal process.

d. Support the Proposal Manager and/or TSL in identifying potential partners and defining their scopes of work and negotiations of pre-teaming and teaming agreements.

e. Assist the TSL in coordination with Cost Proposal Unit staff to develop best-value cost strategies and ensure a unified strategy in both technical and cost proposals.

f. Coordinate with Human Resource Management (HRM) Staff, Center Managers and Sr. Director of BRD to monitor recruitment efforts to meet staffing priorities.

g. Work with proposed partners to be sure that they provide their required information as needed to support the proposal.

h. Participate in, and/or lead, proposal writing as needed.

• Foster, build and maintain MSH staff capacity in development of new or expanded business opportunities for MSH. Develop and build business development skills of BRD staff and staff from technical centers and field offices as required.

• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree required - Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Public Health (MPH) desirable.

2. Minimum of four years of experience in the development of technical proposals to large funding agencies active in international development, preferably in international health, with a demonstrable track record of increasing responsibility and achievements over time.

3. Ability to manage teams, initiate and organize work, establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.

4. Good interpersonal, group facilitation and motivation skills.

5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated writing skills. Experience in proposal writing. Excellent research, data analysis/synthesis, and presentation skills.

6. Knowledge of proposal management standards.

7. Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel.

8. Willingness to work overtime during proposal preparation.

9. Demonstrated good judgment and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities.

10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A writing test, as well as submission of writing samples will be required.

11. Fluency in spoken and written English required. Fluency in French is strongly preferred. Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is a bonus.

12. Availability to travel up to 30%.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

How to apply:

**To apply for this position, please submit a resume to https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/7100/senior-specialist%2c-business-devel.... For more information about MSH, please visit our web site at www.msh.org. If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org .

Organization: International Union for Conservation of Nature
Country: Kenya, South Africa
Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

The IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Business, Economics and Biodiversity Thematic Programme (BEB) works closely with the private sector, development agencies, governments, NGOS and communities to:

• Minimize the environment footprint of the private sector and enhancing its contribution to biodiversity conservation;
• Create and influence enabling institutional environments for business-conservation collaboration;
• Develop green enterprises that build economic value on natural capital; and
• Help companies mitigate and off-set their impacts on biodiversity.

IUCN ESARO is seeking a Regional Technical Coordinator for the Business, Economics and Biodiversity Thematic Programme (BEB). The Regional Technical Coordinator shall be responsible for providing overall leadership to the thematic programme – both in terms of strategic direction and oversight as well as the management and coordination of day to day operations of projects within the thematic portfolio. She/he shall work closely with the Director of Programmes and the IUCN Global Business and Biodiversity Programme (BBP) particularly with regards to the strategic management of the thematic programme. With respect to operational management, including day to day implementation of projects, the Regional Technical Coordinator shall closely collaborate with the Heads of Country Offices with the support of Programme Officers

Preferred Location for the position is Pretoria, South Africa or Nairobi, Kenya

How to apply:

For full job description, applicants are requested to apply online through the IUCN HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button: https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.recReq.show&vacId=759

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST).

This position is open to all interested candidates.

If you have not been contacted within one month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Regret letters will only be sent to interviewed candidates.

IUCN is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men, women and members of ethnic minorities or disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Other job opportunities are published on the IUCN website: http://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/

Organization: Islamic Relief
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 10 Feb 2014

Location: London, UK

Ref: FBP/F&S -F/0114

Contract: One Year Fixed Term (Renewable Contract)

Salary: £32,640 per annum + £3,000 (London Weighting)

Islamic Relief Worldwide is looking to recruit a Financial Business Partner, based in London who will ensure Finance service delivery requirements are met and to ensure the accuracy of activities connected to UK ledgers, income, expenses, reporting and budgets. S/he will ensure the UK adheres to policies & procedures; an effective internal control environment is operated. You will also be expected to prepare and explain regular management reports.

The Financial Business Partner will be able to support budget holders in understanding and reviewing results of financial reports also will be able to review budgets against actual expenditures and to be able to clearly interpret the results to understand the UK business and its financial impacts. You will ensure the accuracy of income and expenditure through monthly analysis ensuring effective liaison with donor support teams, having effective understanding of Git Aid. S/he will analyse financial management information, provide interpretation, narrative, raise questions and identify information needs to develop and support financial decision making.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and must be studying towards or have a professional accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW). In addition, a high level of computer literacy, plus experience of using spreadsheets and accounting software is essential. The candidate will have experience of restricted and unrestricted reporting, cash flows, management accounts, budgets and yearend financial reporting. A track record of the understanding of the concepts of accounting, together with a general knowledge of charities and services provided. The candidate will have previous exposure and experience of donor financial compliance, donor contractual invoicing, Financial Accounting Management and management reporting.

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who agree with the IR values together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. We will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf if you are selected.

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.Only applications from those who already have the right to live and work within the UK will be considered.

How to apply:

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from our website http://www.islamic-relief.com/Vacancies/ and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.

Organization: Internews Network
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 07 Feb 2014

CLOSING DATE: 7 February 2014

Background:

Internews® is an international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, D.C. whose mission is to empower people worldwide with the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard.

General Function:

The Business Development Specialist, under the supervision of the Vice President for Global Development, will identify and pursue new development opportunities among both government and private donors. The position is responsible for overseeing the development of concept notes and proposals. The position is also responsible for strategizing for the refunding of existing programming. The Business Development Specialist will track and review U.S. government, European and Foundation Requests for Application (RFA), determine strategy for application and design and write proposals.

Scope of Work:

Review and analyze Requests for Application and help determine potential strategy for application in consultation with Internews program staffProvide outlines for proposals and proposal designWrite and edit proposalsBuild partnerships with agencies, implementers and funders in the US and elsewhere, establishing Internews as a project implementer.Position Internews as a possible sub-grantee in proposal applications; member of relevant consortia..Maintain regular, monthly communications with all funders and supporters to keep them engaged with our efforts.Lead and supervise proposal drafting teamsLead writer for proposals working with relevant Business Managers, Regional Directors, or Country Directors on strategy and budgetingLead field studies and assessments to assist in the design of new programmingDevelop programming in collaboration with field missions to secure funding from LWAs and IQCs and other mechanisms that Internews is a part ofBuild relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

5+ years experience in international development, media, and/or nonprofit fields – experience working abroad an asset.Relevant advanced university degreeProposal writing experience – public and privateProven track record of successful business developmentExcellent critical thinking, writing, communications skillsAbility to work with different teams and in different culturesStrong interpersonal and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple, ongoing obligations and assignmentsWillingness to travel frequently, often in difficult conditionsSkilled in MS Office and Excel

How to apply:

Visit: https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH17/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&...

Organization: Internews Network
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 07 Feb 2014

CLOSING DATE: 7 FEBRUARY 2014

Background:

Internews® is an international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, D.C. whose mission is to empower people worldwide with the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard.

General Function:

The Director of New Business Development is a senior-level development professional, who under the supervision of the Vice President, will identify new development opportunities among both government and private donors. The position is responsible for overseeing the development of communication materials, concept notes, proposals, and representation of Internews. The position is also responsible for overseeing and strategizing for the refunding of existing programming.

The Director will maintain regular donor correspondence, represent Internews programming, attending meetings, roundtables, and other events and representing Internews at conferences and events with funders and with policy experts both in the US and in the field.

The Director will create and implement a strategy for improved communications on program activities and accomplishments, including laying groundwork for connections with USG and private funders, partners and other collaborators. The position is also responsible for raising the overall profile, funding base and partnerships of Internews’ programming. This includes developing new strategic alliances with like-minded organizations as well as business opportunities with private and bilateral donors.

The Director of New Business Development will track and review U.S. government Requests for Application (RFA), determine strategy for application and design and supervise a team to respond to these proposals.

Scope of Work:

Develop new business opportunities with private and bilateral donors. This includes developing of communication materials, concept notes, proposals, and representation of Internews, as required.Build partnerships with agencies, implementers and funders in the US and elsewhere, establishing Internews as a project implementer.Position Internews as a possible sub-grantee in proposal applications; member of relevant consortia; thought leadership opportunities such as panels, conferences etc. Develop standing MoUs as appropriate.Maintain regular, monthly communications with all funders and supporters to keep them engaged with our efforts.Represent Internews programming before donors in the US and in the field.Review and analyze Requests for Application and help determine potential strategy for application in consultation with Internews program staff. Leading and supervising proposal drafting teams.Write proposals working with relevant Business Managers, Regional Directors, or Country Directors on strategy and budgeting.Commissioning field studies and assessments to assist in the design of new programming.Develop programming in collaboration with field missions to secure funding from LWAs and IQCs and other mechanisms that Internews is a part of.Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization.Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

10+ years experience in international development, media, and/or nonprofit fields, with at least 3 years business development experienceRelevant advanced university degreeNative English, proficiency in other languages an assetUSG grants writing experiencework and onsite projects management experience in at least 2 countriesExcellent critical thinking, writing, communications skillsStrong inter-personal skills, a collaborative approach, and an ability to work in different cultures/environmentsStrong budgeting and financial management skillsStrong staff management and organizational skillsSolid multi-tasker, with the ability to manage multiple, ongoing obligations and assignmentsWillingness to travel frequently, often in difficult conditionsSkilled in MS Office and Excel

How to apply:

Visit: https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH17/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&...

Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 15 Jan 2014

Introduction

DRC is an International non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world.

DRC programme components include support to Afghan communities through Protection, Livelihood, Emergency Response, Demining and Community Safety. DRC has a long-term view to its programming in Afghanistan and expects to grow significantly in a relatively short period. The current DRC projects are funded by international recognised donors such as DANIDA, ECHO, EC, and various UN agencies as well as by DRC own funds among others. DRC’s humanitarian values include a commitment towards the most vulnerable, transparency and accountability.

Overall Objective of the Consultancy

The Business Development Consultant will work very closely with the DRC Livelihoods Programme Team and our local partner, and will use their technical expertise and experience in order to further develop the enterprise and business skills development components of DRC Afghanistan’s programme. This will predominantly be achieved by establishing and documenting methodologies built on best practices and lessons learned, developing training curricula, capacity building DRC staff and our implementing partners. All materials developed must be tailored to the needs and capacity of our target beneficiaries - predominantly IDPs and refugee returnees, often with low levels of literacy and numeracy - in their local languages, Dari and Pashto. Our local team will support the consultant in this regard.

Specific Responsibilities:

Business Skills Development

• Develop a business skills development training component to be used for vocational trainees as an integral part of their current curriculum• Develop a business skills development training curriculum tailored to our SME beneficiaries• Develop a basic financial management training component to be used as part of more general life skills training package• Establish and document training methodologies and approaches for the curricula• Develop assessment methodology and approach for labour market assessments and different business models that should be adopted in response to different market potentials, including acting as technical lead on at least one labour market assessment • Train Business Development Officer and key livelihoods staff on how to guide small enterprise groups and cooperatives in developing business plans, including leading staff in practical exercises

SME Development

• Provide technical input and support to livelihoods programme team in implementing ongoing SME activities under DRC Afghanistan’s livelihoods programme• Establish and document programme methodologies for assisting vocational training and business skills development beneficiaries to establish SMEs

Cooperatives and Interest Groups Business Development

• Work closely with the Deputy Livelihoods Programme Manager in order to support business skills development for cooperatives and interest groups, with a particular focus on our community greenhouse and poultry initiatives

Capacity Building

• Ensure that Livelihoods Team, in particular the Business Development Officer, have increased capacity regarding core enterprise and business skills development activities• Ensure the business development officer is able to implement the documented programme methodologies and training curriculums that are established as part of the consultancy

Qualifications

• Higher education in business, economics, marketing, development or related field• Minimum 7 years relevant work experience, with a minimum of 3 years for a humanitarian/development organisation

Skills and Experience

• Experience with and technical knowledge of enterprise development programming• Experience of working with urban displaced population is essential• Good experience of working directly with local communities and local authorities• Excellent training skills and experience, for both community and professionals• Experience of implementing livelihoods projects• Good management skills and capacity building skills• Excellent English writing and oral communication skills• Knowledge of Dari and Pashto is desired, but not an essential criterion for selection• Solid computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and report writing ability

How to apply:

Subject: Business Development Consultant Service ITB Period: 15 DaysITB Closure Date and Time: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 4:00 P.M (Kabul local time)Opening Session: Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 10:00 A.M (the bidders, both local and international will participate in session applicable for local bidders). Individual consultants can also participate in the process.

The following documents shall be submitted in hard copy in a sealed envelope to the DRC Country Office (see address above). International bids can be exceptionally submitted in soft copy through the following email addresses: procurement@drc-afpak.org and slo@drc-afg.org

1. The price quote must be completed and submitted in accordance with the ITB Instructions at Annex C.

2. The attached Tender and Contract Award Acknowledgement Certificate (Annex B) must be completed and duly authorized by an authorized company representative and submitted in accordance with the Instructions for Invitation to Bid at Annex C.

(DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR DOCUMENT BEFORE DROPPING IT TO THE ITB BOX AT DRC's Kabul Office).

Any enquires and questions should be addressed to the following email addresses:dpm.livelihoods@drc-afg.org C/C pd.afghanistan@drc-afg.org and slo@drc-afg.orgLast date for enquiries: January 14, 2014

This ITB document contains the following:

1. This covering Letter
2. Annex A Tender and Contract Award Acknowledgment Certificate
3. Annex B Instructions and Conditions for Invitation to Bid
4. Annex C DRC General Conditions of Contract for the Procurement of Service
5. Annex D DRC Code of Ethics
6. Annex E TOR

Organization: Danish Institute for Human Rights
Country: Denmark
Closing date: 17 Nov 2013

The Danish Institute for Human Rights

Human Rights and Business department

We are looking for 3-4 interns to join our department in the spring semester of 2014 for periods of 4-6 months. We would like new interns to join us in January, however starting time can be negotiated.

The internship programme ensures that interns are exposed to a number of topics and tools within the human rights field. The position is un-paid.

Please see attached document for more details.

How to apply:

Send a cover letter, CV and short writing sample in English (less than 2 pages on a relevant topic for the position) to business@humanrights.dk Please indicate where you first saw the job ad.

Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 16 Jan 2014

LOCATION: Arlington, VA or Cambridge, MA

BACKGROUND:

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) was established in 1971 in Boston, MA as an international non-profit organization working to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. MSH’s vision is a world where everyone has the opportunity for a healthy life. In MSH’s FY 2013, MSH worked in more than 65 developing countries, with over 2,600 employees and had annual revenues of more than $318 million. More information about MSH can be found at our website: www.msh.org and our blog, http://www.msh.org/blog.

In 2013, with the full support of the Board of Directors and the Leadership team, MSH launched a new five-year Strategic Roadmap (2013-2017) that included diversification of MSH’s revenues as a key goal for the organization. MSH aims to have 10% of overall program revenues come from non-US government funders by 2017, and has already made important progress in this direction.

This position will support both maintaining and growing US government funding, as well as supporting diversification with non-US government public sector donors.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director, Business Development Standards and Quality provides leadership in the area of proposal development and reviews to public sector donors (USAID, DFID, et) to ensure MSH is submitting the most competitive and compliant proposals, and manages the most strategically important and valuable proposals. He/she works with the Sr. Director of Business & Resource Development on overall corporate strategy and annual target setting, and managing a seasoned team within the business development unit. The Director has specific responsibility for ensuring MSH proposals are of the highest quality and competitively responsive to donors by working with proposal teams on strategy and color reviews, and managing the bid capture/positioning and proposal development for a strategically selected portfolio of some of the most significant bids to MSH. He/she will also work with outside learning experts to deliver field and home office staff training in business development, in addition to providing ongoing guidance on business development platforms, processes, and roles and responsibilities for the continuous improvement of new business at MSH. The Director acts as a deputy to the Sr. Director of Business & Resource Development and will oversee a team of BRD staff, in addition to a pool of consultants, interns and other resources as necessary.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work closely with the Senior Director, Business & Resource Development to support and contribute to the organization’s priorities, mission, vision, and core values aimed at increasing MSH’s capacity to secure funding and increase the overall proposal win rate.

2. Working with the Sr. Director, Capacity Building Manager, and learning design consultants, participate in the development of an MSH business development capacity building and training approach by identifying areas of need; determining priorities; and developing a new business and capacity building and training program to improve performance and quality at the Office, Center and Field levels.

3. Serve as a primary reviewer of MSH proposals on behalf of BRD to ensure quality, competitiveness and compliance to donor requirements.

4. Lead complex public sector donor proposals – from capture/positioning through proposal development – for a targeted portfolio of strategically significant bids to MSH.

5. Engage in the capacity building of field and home office staff on areas of strategic importance to increase the quality and competitiveness of MSH proposals. Contribute to the development, strengthening and management of systems, tools, processes, procedures and protocols necessary for successful resource development efforts.

6. Manage a team of seasoned business development staff and mentor junior business development staff. May also mentor/support MSH field leadership as they expand business development skills and responsibilities.

7. Serve as the Acting Sr. Director, Business & Resource Development as needed.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree (MBA or Masters) in relevant field such as business management, international development, public health; or other relevant area is required.

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in new business development, including management of new business development teams, systems and processes, with a focus on a diverse set of public sector donors, including USAID, CDC, DFID, and others, with a track record of success.

• Fluency in spoken and written English required. Fluency in spoken and written French highly desirable. Excellent writing and editing skills required for this position.

• Past experience with US government solicitations required and experience with other international government solicitations and mechanisms is highly desired.

• Proven capacity to effectively manage complex proposal development processes, as well as manage and mentor staff with various levels of skills and experience.

• Demonstrated achievement in the design and implementation of new business development systems, policies and procedures.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage complex teams, precise scheduling and multiple and shifting priorities.

• Proven team leadership, supervisor and management skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment with both technical and non-technical staff from various cultural backgrounds.

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with training/facilitation skills preferred.

• Excellent inter-personal and inter-cultural skills. Ability to manage stress and maintain a calm presence under pressure and with tight deadlines. A good sense of humor and a positive outlook.

• A minimum of two years overseas experience in international development program management is highly preferred.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a resume to https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/6980/director-business-development%2c-st.... For more information about MSH, please visit our web site at www.msh.org. If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org.

Organization: Population Services Intl.
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Nov 2013

We're seeking a motivated employee with an eclectic skill set, passion for technology, love of creative problem solving and great communication skills. The Business Intelligence Developer will use the very latest Microsoft technologies to deliver best of breed BI solutions for PSI’s global workforce. The Business Intelligence Developer will be responsible for understanding reporting/analysis requirements and underlying source systems. The work will require significant ETL development, data modeling, and presentation layer skills. As a member of a small team, also required is the ability to rapidly adapt to changing business requirements and efficiently acquire and utilize new skills in response to such change. The position requires excellent communication skills, demonstrated creativity and good judgment in order to produce timely, efficient and high quality deliverables. The Business Intelligence Developer reports to the Manager of Applications Delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include but are not limited to: • Development and maintenance of Crystal Reports and JasperReports• Deploy reports to Lawson LBI and DHIS2• Manage access rights for reports• Respond to ad-hoc query requests• Develop SQL Queries, Views and Stored Procedures• Manage data crosswalks between multiple source systems feeding the data warehouse• Develop SSRS reports, SSIS integration packages, and SSAS analysis cubes using Microsoft Business Intelligence Development Studio.
• Create SharePoint dashboards with Dashboard Designer and PerformancePoint Services• Provide support to staff using BI tools• Analyze user requests for completeness and feasibility• Develop accurate time estimates for assignments;• Identify, communicate and manage risks associated with projects;• Develop and implement test plans to determine if functional requirements have been met;• Understand and utilize established programming, testing and release standards. Participate in the refinement and maintenance of current standards and the establishment of new standards;• Participate in the evaluation of new techniques, technologies and toolsQUALIFICATIONS:
• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certifications and work experience;• 3 years development experience with the Microsoft Business Intelligence stack;• 3 years data integration, data modeling, and relational database design• Solid SQL Skills• Solid SSRS• Data warehouse analysis and design experience• Proficiency in developing solutions with the full Microsoft BI suite (SSAS, SSRS, SSIS, BIDS)• Experience with Crystal Reports XI/2008 • Experience with JasperReports• Working knowledge and understanding of technologies including but not limited to Windows Server OS, Active Directory, networking, role based security, **Preference given to candidates who have MCSE: Business Intelligence or MCSE: Data Platform and experience with MDX, DAX, Perl, SSAS Multi-Dimensional and Tabular data sources, and Financial Systems Reporting

How to apply:

To apply, please visit www.psi.org

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 13 Oct 2013

Job Title: Business Development Coordinator

Date: 24th September 2013

About DAIDAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Function of the Position: This is a full –time position, providing administrative support to the EC Team in the London based office and act as proposal coordinator for active bidding opportunities.

Roles and Responsibilities:New Business Development

• Organise team meetings and take minutes• Act as proposal coordinator for active bidding opportunities, which will include keeping schedules, taking part in planning, overseeing logistics, facilitating communication, conducting research and assisting in the recruitment of project staff;• Keep abreast of changes to tendering requirements for key clients (EC, DFID, EBRD, IFC), including maintaining records of standard compliance documents;• Maintain online business opportunity tracker and keep up-to-date records of the status of new business opportunities;• Carry out formatting and review of proposals in coordination with the DAI Publications Department;• Capture information on clients and partners for database;• Support Proposal Managers in keeping abreast of DAI’s key areas of strategic technical importance by monitoring seminars and conferences and sourcing relevant publications;• Provide logistical support for reconnaissance efforts in target countries and keep the DAI reconnaissance tracker up to date;• Facilitate information sharing within the business development team, with other DAI offices and external partners, including maintenance of electronic and hard-copy filing systems;• Coordinate marketing materials, including providing timely updates to the DAI Communications Department;• Provide support to the organisation of seminal/ marketing/ promotional events and meetings.Corporate Initiatives• As needed, represent DAI at conferences or other public events• Participate in cross-sector process improvements

Basic Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications: • Fluency in English (written and spoken)• Detail-orientated and systematic• Exceptional organizational skills are required• Strong interpersonal, communication and motivation skills• Ability to multi-task in a rapidly changing environment • Willing to travel• Minimum bachelor degree in International Development, Economics or related field

Preferred Qualifications: • Excellent ability to communicate effectively (written and spoken) in at least one other language of the EU, specifically French, Spanish and/or Portuguese• Proven experience supporting consulting services or international development projects• Experience working with the EU

Status: All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

Supervisory Requirements: None

To apply for this role please use this link: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...

Application Deadline: 13th October 2013

How to apply:

To apply for this role please use this link: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...

Organization: Habitat for Humanity International
Country: Philippines
Closing date: 31 Oct 2013

Job Description:

As a key member of our Asia/Pacific (AP) Area Office (AO), you will shape the direction of Habitat in the region by working directly with the leadership of National Organizations (NOs), Boards, and the AP AO staff to provide leadership, coordination and facilitation to the area through formulating and developing the NO strategic plans, monitoring the strategic alignment, and partnering with the NOs to provide business planning and organizational performance monitoring. You will work with a dedicated and excited regional staff that recognize not only the great needs in the region for adequate housing but also the enormous opportunity Habitat has to affect real change in the region.

As the Associate Director of Strategy and Business Planning, you will manage and lead various cross department task force groups focused on AO and NO strategy development, business planning, and organizational performance monitoring. You are a ‘wordsmith’, able to effectively communicate with individuals, carefully exacting the intended combination of actions and words to elicit the desired effect on individuals and groups alike. You are a natural at team building and understand the subtleties of persuasion and influence to achieve an intended outcome.

Habitat for Humanity International is in a growth pattern, continuing to expand our programs and families served annually. We need someone with the unique ability to think globally/regionally and look at the large-scale, strategic issues to effectively communicate strategy choices and management processes. You will report to the Sr. Director, AP Operations and will be based out of our Manila, Philippines office.

Responsibilities

1. Support the Area Management Team (AMT) in developing and strengthening the strategic growth plan and priorities for the Asia-Pacific area

2. Work closely with the Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) HQ’s and the AO departments to design and coordinate an Area Implementation Plan (AIP) and annual business planning process and framework that enables clear and measurable area and departmental objectives that support HFHI area and global strategic priorities and initiatives.

3. Develop processes, frameworks and tools that support NO’s in business modeling and planning; develop annual operating plans that demonstrate alignment with and achieve implementation of national level strategic plans.

4. Coordinate a quarterly business review process to review progress of regional AIPs and business plan implementations.

5. Assess and advise the AMT on the strategic priority of initiatives originating from HFHI as they affect AO and NO planning, human and budgetary resources and operations.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BS degree (economics, business administration, public administration, international development or related field helpful)

5+ years’ experience in international development, management, and cross functional management experience within the international humanitarian industry

Excellent communication ability in both written/spoken English, ability to effectively express ideas, thoughts, and concepts clearly and effectively in writing

Excellent project management skills

Preferred qualifications

MBA or graduate degree in a management, technical or development a plus Demonstrated experience in Asia Strong knowledge and understanding of humanitarian industry (relief, development, and advocacy), including how INGOs operate in the global, regional and local contexts

How to apply:

Candidates should express interest via our applicant tracking system at:http://www.habitatjobs.org/JobDetail.asp?jid=57724

Country: South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 04 Oct 2013

ACTIONAID INTERNATIONALDirectorate of International Fundraising and Communications2 X Business Development ManagersLocation: Any country where ActionAid has an office. Preferably Johannesburg, Nairobi, London or one of our regional offices in Asia (preferably Bangkok)National Terms and Conditions of Employment will applySalary Offer: £ 36, 035

A career opportunity has arrived with ActionAid International for two Business Development Manager to utilize an entrepreneurial approach in working with program, finance and related staff to develop and submit donor proposals and tender bids that are evidence based; demonstrate impact and offer value for money to donors. S/he also conducts regular research on non-traditional funding sources and manages consortium partnerships with NGOs and private sector consultancy firms where appropriate to leverage ActionAid’s funding prospects. Strengthening the skills of other staff is also a key part of the job through training, mentoring, coaching and peer review and feedback on proposals.

Qualifications Requirements:

Entrepreneurial profile with experience of developing winning, evidence based proposals and tender bids that demonstrate impact and offer value for money to institutional donors such as EU, ECHO, DFID, USAID and UN.Excellent writing skills to appeal to target institutional donor audience.Understanding and experience of working with project design and logic models such as Logical Framework Approach.Minimum of five years’ experience with an NGO in senior programme management position(s) involving proposal development.Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment, often at a distance.Ability to prioritise own workload and work with minimal supervision.English Language proficiencyField level NGO experience.Knowledge of Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA)Essential knowledge and Experience:Knowledge of French, Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Qualifications Requirements:Minimum postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Human Rights, Political Science or other relevant discipline.

How to apply:

Application Procedures

Further information relating to this position can be obtained from our website at www.actionaid.org/jobs

Applications should be sent with your CV, motivation cover letter and two names of your nominated referees to: frcomms.jhb@actionaid.org by no later than 04th October 2013. Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for. We respect all candidates but we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.

Organization: World Vision
Country: Philippines
Closing date: 24 Sep 2013

This is your opportunity to use your experience in business analysis to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision –a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

As part of the analytics and business modelling team, the Business Analyst carries out advisory, research, analysis and consulting services to support and inform strategic decision making and business processes in World Vision. This includes in varying proportions strategic projects, and services to inform and support regular business decision-making processes. The incumbent will have experience developing tools and analysis to monitor and guide optimal resource distribution.

As a Humanitariann organisation, we believe that every child born is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Internal advisory/consulting.

• Portfolio Management and Resource Allocation process support.

• Analytics and modelling to support business processes.

• Analytics and business modelling to support strategic projects as part of the internal consulting function.

• Assist in process planning and tracking, working collaboratively with Global Office of Strategy Management (GOSM) team members, and in other team activities including regular team meetings and devotions.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor's degree in a numerical discipline, preferably with a strong emphasis on quantitative analytics such as: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Computer Skills: Demonstrates effective computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, intranet and Internet, and various software applications and databases used in analytical work.

• Good communication and presentation skills.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

Preferred:

• Advanced Excel skills. MS Access, MS Sharepoint, MS Project, and Visual Basic.

• Advances understanding of relational database structures.

• Understanding of project planning and workflow management.

• Experience with several methods of both qualitative and quantitative research.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of millions of vulnerable children in around the world, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Find the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.

Organization: Opportunities Industrialization Centers International
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 11 Oct 2013

Position: Director of Business DevelopmentLocation: Washington, DCReports to: President and CEOExemption Status: Exempt

Organization SummaryOIC International (OICI) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. OICI’s mission is to build self-reliance and entrepreneurship through technical and vocational skill development. Since 1970, OICI has been implementing programs that invigorate local economies, both rural and urban, by developing its workforce. OICI programs are comprehensive and aim to give individuals the knowledge and tools they need to build sustainable futures for themselves, their families and their communities.

General ResponsibilitiesOICI seeks a dynamic Director of Business Development (BD) to lead its overall fundraising and donor engagement effort in a time of organizational transformation and renewal. With emphases on aggressively establishing new relationships and generating revenue growth, the Director of Business Development will be responsible for developing and executing BD plans that lead to rapid revenue growth. The successful candidate will be able to lead BD positioning and capture efforts, and identify appropriate opportunities for OICI to prime or partner on substantial bids in our areas of core competence. .

The candidate must have a solid track record of success in business development to: 1) position OICI to win new business; 2) manage large, complex proposal processes effectively; and 3) build the BD capacity of OICI HQ and field staff. In addition, the candidate will demonstrate the ability to in research and identify potential partners; initiate contacts and conduct negotiations resulting in new partnerships; and lead the preparation of successful technical proposals, budgets, and presentations. BD database development, maintenance, including public and private partner contacts is a must.

Specific Responsibilities1. Work with senior management to review and revise the business development strategy to ensure rapid revenue growth and long term sustainability.2. Create strategic fundraising plans outlining the vision, objectives, strategies and tactics consistent with the overarching Business Development strategy, and develop action plans to drive achievement of the fundraising plans. Develop and communicate effective “Win” strategies. Lead BD collaboration with Finance, Technical, and field staff.3. Lead intelligence gathering to identify a pipeline of focused new business opportunities that align with OICI’s core capabilities to increase “win” probabilities.4. Coordinate the development of viable strategic alliances, partnering opportunities, and other external business relationships, both in the public and in the private sector.5. Lead negotiations of pre-teaming and teaming agreements as well as scopes of work to ensure that OICI proposals are competitive on both technical and cost considerations.6. Establish and execute new business strategies to achieve short and long term growth targets, complete with bid strategies for partnering, technical, and cost components.7. Lead or assist in the development of responses to government RFAs or RFPs, ensuring responsiveness and compliance of proposals to solicitations.8. Develop and ensure adherence to a proposal calendar to ensure quality and timely results9. Monitor the proposal costs; identify potential overruns and alert management in a timely manner.10. Plan work and carry out tasks without detailed instructions; prepare for problems or opportunities in advance.11. Supervise staff and serve as liaison with OIC International affiliate organizations, vendors and consultants for Business Development-related projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:• BA/BS degree in business or a related field. • Seven (7) years’ work experience in a combination of federal (especially, USAID), private and foundation business development with demonstrated success.• Ability to develop, document, and execute a strategy to capture bid opportunities and achieve revenue targets across a 3-18 month cycle for growth.• Solid track record of success in proposal writing and proposal management.• International business development experience on Africa-related bids is a plus.• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and effectively deal with tight deadlines and pressure.• Supervisory experience required• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others• Strong written, verbal and communication skills combined with diplomacy and tact.• Ability to travel as needed.• Highly proficient in MS Office (Word, Office, Power point, and Excel) and familiar with business development tools.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Send resume to vkilcrest@oici.org

How to apply:

vkilcrest@oici.org

Organization: Centre for African Family Studies
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

TITLE: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
SUPERVISOR: OPERATIONS &BUSINESS DEV. DIRECTOR/KMS
JOB LOCATION: CAFS CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE OR REGIONAL OFFICE
PERSONS (POSITIONS) SUPERVISED: NONE
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
STARTING DATE: 21ST OCTOBER, 2013

Duration: Two year contract

Organization Profile:

The Centre for African Family Studies is an African Institution dedicated to strengthening the capacities of organizations and individuals in the field of health, HIV & AIDS, population and development in order to contribute to improving the quality of life of families in sub-Saharan Africa. CAFS Training and Technical Assistance Team (TTA) made up of highly qualified professionals of Advocacy, Reproductive Health, HIV&AIDS, Organizational Development, and Knowledge Management (KM), conduct courses and provides research and consultancy services from bases in Lome, Togo, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Abuja, Nigeria and Nairobi Kenya.

Position Description and Required Tasks:

The position of Business Development Assistant will be part of CAFS’ TTA Team, which is under the supervision of Operations and Business Development Director/TTA. The purpose of this position is to provide the Business Development Assistant (BDA) with an opportunity to gather professional experience in the areas of Business Development/training and technical assistance in Health, Knowledge Management, Population and Development. In order to do this, the BDA will be required to perform tasks related to the following areas:

Support to Business Development

1. Assisting Technical Specialists to conduct social science research using qualitative and quantitative methods (literature review, development of questionnaire, surveys, and analysis and report writing)
2. Monitoring and tracking announcement and publication of calls and requests for proposals/expressions of interest
3. Undertaking Internet and desk research to gather information on proposals/Concept Notes / EOIs (Expression of Interest).
4. Supporting preparation of EOIs and proposal development by tracking set timeframes and deadlines, preparation of EOIs/proposals, and dispatching of EOIs and proposals as required
5. Assisting technical specialists to compile, edit and review project and technical reports and publications. This includes gleaning, reviewing and analyzing information and data and using same to prepare reports and other documents as required
6. Participating in implementing assigned research proposals components (data processing and analysis)
7. Assisting technical specialists to facilitate training courses relating to Advocacy, Reproductive Health, and HIV &AIDS.
8. Any other duties as requested by immediate supervisor, within the sphere of business development, technical assistance and administration regardless of the degree of support or leadership required.

Support to training

1. Reviewing participant manuals and materials.
2. Assisting technical specialists to edit the courses reports.
3. When applicable, support training facilitation and coordination.

Key Outputs

1. Information and knowledge from Internet and desk research as required to support proposal development and technical service delivery, including calls/requests for proposal, information on proposal requirements of donors and other sources of assistance, and technical materials for curricula and technical materials development.
2. Specific sections of LOIs, EOIs, and other proposals as required
3. Assigned activity or other reports, or sections thereof.
4. Ideas and suggestions as contributions for improving work processes and outcomes in the TTA Team
5. Active participation in and contributions to TTA Team working and results.
6. Weekly reports on tracking of opportunities advertised by all multilateral, bi-lateral donors, foundations and other civil society organizations.
7. Contribute entirely or partially to the development of twenty-four proposals in a year or on average two proposals per month.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of first degree level of education in social or health sciences, or equivalents
• Besides, applicant must have knowledge and expertise in:
• Conducting social science and/or public health related research, especially in Reproductive Health, HIV&AIDS;
• The fundamentals of scientific research methodologies and survey design;
  • Knowledge of Sexual and Reproductive Health issues and programs throughout the region.

Language

High proficiency in spoken and written English; a second language (French) would be an asset.

How to apply:

Send Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@cafs.org