Regional Business Development Specialist at Options Consultancy Services Limited

Position

• This is a 6-month, fixed-term contract. We anticipate responding to several large and small tenders and proactively developing concepts and proposals for existing and new funders. Thus, we require a Regional Business Development Specialist who will proactively lead bid delivery efforts in collaboration with the Options New Business and Partnership, and wider global teams.
• The primary purpose and objective of the role will be to provide Business Development expertise to ensure the development and submission of high-quality proposals to potential donors such as USAID, US CDC, World Bank, BMGF and other private foundations.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant and progressive experience in business development (bid management, coordination, and delivery of quality bids and submissions), particularly in the international development, social and / or global health sector.
• ·Experience establishing, nurturing and managing donor clients, potential primes and government stakeholders.
• Experience responding and preparing tenders, EoIs, NOFO and calls for proposals to FCDO, USAID / other US Government bodies, The World Bank and large private foundations, (e.g. BMGF, CIFF, GAVI) including UN Agencies.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to create practical solutions to complex issues.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with clients from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a mature and professional approach.
• Outstanding written English and oral communication skills; French proficiency is an advantage.
• Very high level of organization, coordination, documentation and communication skills.

Benefits

• Options offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous annual leave allowance and flexible working arrangements.