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 relevant discipline
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 6 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Dhaka Office with Frequent Travel to Cox`s Bazar Office (at least 40%-50% of the time/month)
∎ Reporting To: Grants Coordinator
∎ Department: Grants
∎ Expected Start Date: At Earliest
∎ Contract length: March 31, 2021 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
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 and leading program design workshops for all new business development opportunities.
∎ Jointly with the Grants Coordinator, lead on the drafting new proposals and concept notes which are consistent, high-quality, competitive, and aligned with donor's requirements and regulations.
∎ Coordinate with M&E Coordinator and Technical Coordinator 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 external donor coordination meeting as and when required.
∎ Develop briefing paper for donor visits and coordinate external visits which are relevant for business development.
∎ Support in management of grants/awards including report drafting/ compiling, addressing queries from donor, develop ad hoc reports/ Sitreps, develop amendment/ justification notes for donors etc.
∎ 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.
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.
∎ Excellent writing and editing skills.
∎ Competency in MS Office Package.
∎ Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and ensure deliverables on time.
∎ High level of proficiency in English.
Salary:
∎ Competitive Base Pay
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Fringe Benefits (Medical Benefits + Bonus+ Leaves Entitlements + Housing Allowance) As per IRC National Pay Scale in Bangladesh
Application Deadline: March 10, 2020
Company Information:
∎ 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
