Business Development Specialist

Job Description

Program Brief

Founded in 1933, International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading agencies working in post-conflict and development contexts, supporting communities in over 40 fragile, failed and developing states. In this capacity, we work to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted, struggling to endure and wishing to advance on a path of development.

IRC has been present in Bangladesh since 2017 and obtained registration with the NGOAB in March 2018. Since IRC obtained registration in March 2018, it has moved quickly to expand its integrated emergency health and protection response through both direct and partner-based programming focused on primary healthcare, women’s protection and empowerment, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence and child protection. Through 2018, the IRC’s response strategy will primarily target Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, while meeting the significant needs in both refugee and host populations, as already existing vulnerabilities are compounded with cyclical monsoon and cyclone seasons that impose additional threats to the lives and protection of those refugees as well as vulnerable host populations. IRC is growing its programming to cover education and livelihoods/DRR, as well as its geographic foot print in the host community and to other parts of the country.

Purpose of the Role

The position will work under the direct supervision of Grants Coordinator and will undertake grant management responsibilities especially focused on Pre award functions, for the country program by closely working with different functions including Sr. Coordinator Grants Partnerships and Accountability (Sr. Co GPA), Grants Coordinator, Sr. Program Coordinator(s), M&E Coordinator, Partnerships Coordinator, Technical Coordinator(s), Supply Chain, HR, Operations and Finance colleagues.

Highlights of Key Responsibilities

· Support the Grants Coordinator in coordinating concept note and proposal development jointly with the program, operations, finance and other teams as relevant.

· Develop clear proposal development timeline, provide early notification to relevant Regional and HQ colleagues about the timeline; regular follow up with the relevant teams to ensure deliverables.

· Maintain an efficient system for proposal development including clear responsibilities outlined for management, programs, finance and operations departments - that yields timely, high quality submissions.

· Support the Grants Coordinator in organizing program design workshops for all new business development opportunities.

· Jointly with the Grants Coordinator, support on the drafting new proposals and concept notes which are consistent, high-quality, competitive, and aligned with donor’s requirements and regulations.

· Coordinate with Sr. Co GPA, M&E Coordinator, Grants Coordinator Partnerships Coordinator and Technical Coordinators in ensuring that, project design adheres to IRC’s internal M&E and Technical standards and has consistency in terms of technical design.

· Coordinate with Finance team to ensure that, internal budget templates are developed and shared with the team on time; ensure that the budget is reviewed by relevant country functions before ensuring in-country and HQ sign-off.

· Represent IRC in various donor coordination meetings and external forums as required for business development and other grants functions

· Develop briefing paper for donor visits and coordinate external visits which are relevant for business development.

· Take part in community needs assessment as part of concept note and business development initiatives.

· Deputize for Senior Grants Manager (Post award management) and Grants Coordinator in their absence.

· Perform other post award duties as required of the grants team when required based on requests for support from the Grants Coordinator.

Qualifications

Experience

· At least 6 years of total work experience with minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience, especially in Business Development/ Grants Coordination; humanitarian; and/or in development sector. Candidates with extensive proposal writing experience focused on both humanitarian and development projects/bids are strongly encouraged to apply.

Competencies: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Excellent writing and editing skills

· Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and ensure deliverables on time

· Ability to elicit collaboration and cooperation from internal and external stakeholders during the proposal development process

Language Preference

· High level of proficiency in English

Specific Educational Qualification

· Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Professional Degree/ Certification

· N/A

Standard of Professional Conduct

IRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Are you ready to join the most dynamic team?