Business Development Specialist

Job Description

Title: Business Development Specialist

Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in a relevant discipline
∎ Certification: N/A

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 6 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Country:Bangladesh
∎ Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Dhaka Office.
∎ Reporting to : Grants Coordinator
∎ Department: Grants
∎ Expected Start Date: At Earliest
∎ Contract length: Till 15th March 2023 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
∎ Purpose:
∎ 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.

Job 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.

Additional Requirements:
∎ 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.
∎ 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

Salary:
∎ Gross Salary: BDT 156,000 (Per Month), Retention Benefits: 2 (Two) Basic salaries in a year, eligible after 6 months of service, Gratuity: As per Policy, Health and Life Insurance. Mobile Allowance.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 8 Feb 2022

Company Information:
∎ 30 Jan 2022
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ Business : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.

Category: NGO/Development