Business Development Role at Save the Children

Job Description

• Save The Children is looking to add a dynamic, organized Business Development Manager who is passionate about being a part of a global team of individuals committed to improving the lives of children in Nigeria.
• The Business Development Manager works as part of the Program Development and Quality team to assist in proposal development, including coordinating proposal development processes and contributing to proposal writing.

Successful candidates should have:

• Experience writing reports or proposals for donors, including institutional donors (i.e. government agencies such as DFID, USAID, etc.)
• Excellent writing skills and a talent for writing concisely and conceptualizing ideas for graphics that convey key information
• Experience leading or taking part in proposal development for USAID, DFID, other bilaterals, foundations and/or corporations
• Experience at an INGO and knowledge of some technical areas such as humanitarian assistance, health, nutrition, protection, education, livelihoods or water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with large teams and to communicate clearly

Key Responsibilities

• Thoroughly review solicitations/calls for funding and summarize key details for relevant individuals
• Coordinate the overall development process for proposals, including setting timelines for the proposal team, providing relevant templates and guidance, communicating donor requirements, and ensuring collaboration with all relevant units within the Save the Children Nigeria office
• Collate and integrate inputs from technical experts and staff into a narrative that clearly conveys proposal win themes, and importantly, is compliant with all donor instructions and requirements
• Help the proposal team to identify and address any gaps in the program design or other pieces of the proposal
• Collaborate with the proposal team to incorporate the suggestions of proposal reviewers
• Format and edit proposals and ensure a high quality final products
• Follow proposal calendar and meet established deadlines

Requirements
Education:

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in a related field required.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years overall experience, with 2 years in writing and/or developing proposals in response to solicitations from donors

Skills:

• Exceptional conceptual, analytical, writing, and editing skills, including knack for synthesizing large amounts of information into persuasive, clear language and graphics.

Others:

• Ability to consistently meet multiple deadlines.