Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT
Specialist- Business Development- Lilongwe, Malawi- Re- Advertisement
FULL TIME | ALLIANCE BIOVERSITY & CIAT | MALAWI
Posted On 30/07/2024
Job Description
- Contribute to identifying new partnerships and funding opportunities for IFDC Malawi.
- Contribute to projects/programs proposal development and work closely with the Global NBD team, in-country team, and relevant consortium partners.
- Developing and deploying systems for tracking new business development opportunities as well as preparation and timely submission of quality proposals; tracking, analyzing, and reporting on the proposal process/success.
- Play a key role in concept notes development, talking points for meetings, taking minutes and action points, etc.
- Contribute to technical discussions and report writing.
- Drafting sections of proposals and business development marketing materials: management plans, corporate capability statements
Requirements
- University degree, preferably in Business Administration, Communication, Development Studies, Project Management, Food Security, Sustainability Studies, Proposal Writing, and related programs.
- At least 5 years of business development, business communication and or fundraising writing funded proposals, previous experience working in an international NGO or any relevant experience in donor-funded projects such as USAID Experience in writing funded proposals, previous experience working in an international NGO or any relevant experience in donor-funded projects such as USAID
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and effectively influence key stakeholders.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of sales processes, including lead generation, qualification, and closing techniques. Self-motivated and results-oriented mindset, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines