Vacancy at Save the Children for Head, Business Development

 Employment Nigeria 17-Jun-2017 ABUJA , Business Development   NGO  


Save the Children -  world’s leading independent organisation for children working 120 countries. 

POSITION : Head of Business Development - Nigeria

DESCRIPTION

  • A key position to support successful pursuit of new funding for the country program.
  • His/her actions and decisions in managing multi-divisional proposal response teams directly impact the quality and competitiveness of Save the Children’s proposals for new funding.
  • Takes the lead in coordinating appropriate internal advance planning in coordination and communication on potential new opportunities.
  • Provides quality control and support to technical leads’ efforts to achieve greater program impact through the successful pursuit of larger and more strategic funding opportunities.
  • Provides technical assistance, support, and training to technical advisors for new business development strategies and tasks from pre- positioning through proposal submission.
  • Oversees a small unit that provides support to technical and cost proposals

Qualifications 

  • Must be willing to travel to state offices up to 20%.
  • Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Effectively communicate with and coordinate activities of multiple partners, including field-based staff.
  • Excellent technical skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, negotiation, and verbal communications, and attention to detail required.
  • 6-8 years of experience in international development, including at least 5 years of experience in successful proposal development for institutional and corporate donors, including pre-solicitation preparation. Experience with USAID and DFID solicitations is required; substantive relevant experience in proposal development for other multilateral or bilateral donors may be considered within the years of experience sought.
  • Experience training staff and creating training modules and materials.
  • Experience managing a small team.
  • Master's degree in International Development or related field.
  • Preference for a candidate with overseas field experience.


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