The Business Development Officer (BDO) coordinates specific proposals and may contribute to longer-term market research and trends analysis, as well as supports development of country-level business strategies. The BDO reports to a Senior Business Development Officer.
Specific Duties:
• Help produce proposals as assigned, ensuring that proposal meet funder specifications and deadlines as well as Pact’s quality standards; conduct research and create drafts for proposal sections as necessary
• Work with program officers, country representatives, and other staff to conceptualize and design proposals for new project activities and/or amendments to current projects
• Support bid decision-making conversations
• Coordinate with Grants & Contracts and Finance for budget review and approvals and to negotiate final awards with donors
• Build a network of professional business contacts within Pact’s industry; help negotiate partnership arrangements and budgets; help coordinate teaming agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other institutional agreements with partners
• Monitor and share information from outside sources of news, including political and security information
• Help identify training needs and help develop and deliver training modules tailored to the needs of HQ and field-based Pact staff; help develop manuals, general operating procedures, templates, guides and other tools
• Maintain accurate information in database and assist with conducting analysis of proposal development; Maintain accurate and timely electronic files
• Other related tasks, as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
BA and at least 6 years of relevant experience (or equivalent). Master’s degree preferred. Ability to travel internationally on short notice
Preference for:
• Experience working in international development and in business/proposal development.
• Experience managing proposal processes and developing strong, winning bids. Strong organizational and capture management skills.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one other language preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
Behavioral Competencies
• Strong in all areas important to Pact.
Leadership
• Ability to sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor and peer organizations
• Strong understanding of Pact’s strategy and how tasks contribute to the greater good
• Consistently works within internal process and procedures
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills
• Engagement in corporate initiatives
Project Management
• Strong planning and time management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make a presentation
• Ability to problem-solve difficult issues
• Ability to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities
• Good negotiating and conflict resolution skills
• Strong understanding of budgets
Technical Skills
• Relevant experience in one of Pact’s technical areas or a support function
• Working knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations
• Competence using common desktop applications and internal systems
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org
