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  • Posted: Nov 2, 2018
    Deadline: Nov 30, 2018
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    PfD’s staff and volunteers work in partnership with local and international groups to improve quality of life for vulnerable people in underserved communities. We envision a more just, peaceful, and environmentally sustainable world, and seek to empower people by increasing their access to training, education, and resources to create more vibrant and r...
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    Business Development Manager

    Job Summary:
    Primary responsibilities include coordination of proposals, working with country program office staff to execute proposal vision while adhering to RFP/A requirements and PfD proposal processes; serving as a writer on proposal teams (especially for non-technical sections); supporting all stages of proposal recruitment; developing proposal budgets; and supporting the Program Development Manager as needed. The candidate will: support multiple, simultaneous new business efforts at different stages of the bid life cycle and provide day-to-day operational support to Program Development Manager, including tracking and reporting for senior management.
    Roles and Responsibilities:
    Business Development

    • Participate in proposal strategy, design, writing, and review sessions throughout the life of the proposal.
    • Handle proposal management and coordination of multiple bids, depending on bid size and complexity.
    • Work with PfD staff to prepare material for proposals, including meeting with potential partners.
    • Travel to establish relationships with the client, potential partners and/or local staff, gather operational information and country context, and analyze the competitive environment.
    • Serve as writer, drafting proposal chapters and annexes based on expressed needs.
    • Track compliance with PfD controls and proposal processes and procedures, troubling shooting issues as needed.
    • Participate in proposal review panels.
    • Use networks and contacts in support of pipeline development and the verification of specific new business opportunities. Undertakes desktop research, coordinating as necessary with other PfD staff members.
    • Responsible for relevant research and desk reviews for proposal prep.
    • Assist in the tracking of new business opportunities and updates pipeline.
    • Draft weekly Business Development updates for staff.

    Communications

    • Tweet live from the PfD account from events or conferences.
    • Draft inputs for PfD’s social media accounts.

    Others

    • Manage logistics and administrative issues for business development travel.
    • Coordinate consultant database and consultant agreements.
    • Attend relevant events, conferences and meetings.

    Complete other duties as assigned.
    Qualifications:

    • Relevant advanced degree in international development or similar field – MPH preferred.
    • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in international development.
    • Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in business development.
    • Demonstrated success in securing significant funding from public and private sources, including US Government agencies.
    • Field experience preferred.
    • Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English (writing samples are required), and strong facilitation skills.
    • Must be a team player.
    • Self-reliant problem solver.
    • Ability to thrive in a multiple deadline, sometimes stressful environment.

    Reports to:  Program Development Manager

    Method of Application

    To ensure your application is reviewed, send cover letter and resume to hr@pfd.org with the subject “BD Manager Nigeria NAME”. Applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

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