Manager - Business Development

Overview

Work collaboratively to advance grant revenue acquisition.

You have:

• Master’s Degree in relevant field including, but not limited to: development studies, economics, MBA, rural & urban planning, or any relevant degree useful in disaster responses and sustainable development programming.
• Two years prior experience with business development, including advance preparation for bids (Capture) and live bid management in World Vision context.
• Impeccable written and spoken English, with ability to copy edit documents quickly and accurately.
• Four years prior professional experience in International Development or related field.
• Experience in working with a cross-cultural environment – preferably in South Asian context.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and high EQ.
• Understanding of different bi-lateral, multi-lateral, institutional and private foundational donor policies, priorities and proposal processes.
• Decision making and conflict resolution skills.

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

Primary Purpose of Job:

The purpose of this position is to work collaboratively with all departments to advance the acquisition of grant revenue by: developing and managing opportunity capture plans; developing bid action plans and managing live bids; coordinating go/no-go assessments; coordinating after action reviews post submission to improve bidding process and ability to compete generally; leading teaming strategy and processes (for both prime and sub opportunities) in close collaboration with PDQA, SOs, SAPO and other WV partners; assuring the production of best in class cape statements, and updating same on quarterly basis; assisting in the identification of grant funding opportunities; writing key sections of proposals as necessary, including management, executive summary and other non-technical sections; developing and managing compliance matrices for all submissions; leading preparation for bi-weekly Resource Development Unit meetings with ND, Department leads; other responsibilities as required.

Key Objectives of the Position:

• Prepare and manage capture activities for all opportunities
• Manage Business Development Managers development and Implementation of Capture Plans; development of Bid Implementation Plans, and execution of Live bids
• Lead all live bid, assuring seamless collaboration with SOs, NO partners (PDQA, Finance, P&C etc.).
• Lead partnering for all opportunities, in close collaboration PDQA, Finance, SOs.
• Knowledge management, including but not limited to: preparation/update of cape statements; critical review of pipeline data accuracy;

Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in relevant field including, but not limited to: development studies, economics, MBA, rural & urban planning, or any relevant degree useful in disaster responses and sustainable development programming.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Impeccable written and spoken English, with ability to copy edit documents quickly and accurately.
• Two years prior Experience with business development, including advance preparation for bids (Capture) and live bid management in World Vision context.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and high EQ
• Experience implementing development programs in one or more of WVB’s core sectors (health, livelihoods, education).
• Skills in monitoring and development of log-frames.
• Sense of humor and ability to thrive in fast pace, stressful situations.
• Competent in using MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint presentation.
• Understanding of different bi-lateral, multi-lateral, institutional and private foundational donor policies, priorities and proposal processes.
• Broad understanding of principled humanitarian action, emergency relief, and resilience objectives and sectors such as shelter and settlements, WASH, food security and livelihoods, humanitarian protection, or health and nutrition.
• Proven capacity building, facilitation and training skills.
• Decision making and conflict resolution skills.

Experience:

• (The experience gained - including environment, timeframe and context)
• Four years prior professional experience in International Development or related field.
• Two years prior experience with FCDO, DFAT, EU and/or other major donor proposal development and/or project implementation
• Experience in working with a cross-cultural environment – preferably in South Asian context.

Work Environment:

• Must be willing and able to travel nationally up to 12 weeks per annum.
• Will provide support, coaching and mentoring to Department /Unit Heads and ensure a culture of collaboration and communication is maintained.

Summary

• Vacancy: 01
• Age: at least 28 years
• Location: Dhaka
• Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits

• Mobile bill, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Gratuity
• Festival Bonus: 1

World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.

Women & Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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