Position Title: Senior Business Development Officer
Deadline: March 28, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Salary Range: Competitive NonProfit Market
Salary Package
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Benefits: Competitive NonProfit
Market Benefits Package
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Business Development
Priority: Headquarters
Description:
As a key member of the Business Development Team, the Senior Business
Development Officer serves a leadership role as a technical writer and/or
compiles proposal inputs for varied programs (including, but not limited to
health systems strengthening, neglected tropical diseases, HIV/AIDS, malaria,
family planning/reproductive health, nutrition, HMIS/GIS, and/or organizational
capacity building). S/he will ensure the highest quality of writing for all
proposal sections that are prepared by other staff and/or technical experts.
Working collaboratively with field-based colleagues and the Program Team, the
Senior Business Development Officer will work throughout the proposal
development process to conceptualize, draft outlines, conduct research, and
write proposal sections, and ensure overall quality, consistency, and
responsiveness of all elements of the technical proposal for public and private
donors. The Senior Business Development Officer must be familiar with the
process of responding to solicitations by U.S. government entities such as the
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). S/he will also possess
exceptional writing and editing skills and international health expertise.
Duties: 1. Lead the technical writing for IMA
proposal efforts.
2. Working collaboratively with field-based teams and representatives from
the Program and Business Development Teams, provides leadership to
conceptualize and write and/or compile proposal sections including technical
and management approaches, work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans,
personnel, corporate capabilities, and other related graphics.
3. Participate/lead in proposal-related meetings.
4. Maintain regular communication with the Director, Business Development,
Country Directors, VP for International Health Programs, and others within the
Senior Management Team with regards to progress for specific proposal efforts.
5. Provide technical inputs for budget development as needed.
6. Participate/lead final reviewing and editing to ensure consistency of
writing style and format as well as adherence to donor and IMA standards.
7. Promote the health portfolio and capabilities of IMA to existing and
potential donors, partners, and prospective key personnel.
8. Contribute to strategic planning for IMA’s future development, growth
and expansion.
9. Contribute/lead research and design and implementation of capture
strategies for priority bids.
10. Conduct in-country information gathering trips as requested.
11. Support the capacity building of BD, Program, and field staff in best
practices for proposal development.
12. Other business development duties as assigned.
Qualifications: 1. A Bachelor’s degree in Global
Health, Business, International Relations, or related field is required;
Master’s degree preferred.
2. Demonstrated success in securing funds from USG donors, track record of
writing winning USAID funded proposals.
3. Minimum 6 years of combined professional experience in the public health
sector, project management, and proposal/grant writing for international
development projects.
4. Understanding of global health priorities, strategies, and development
approaches.
5. In-depth knowledge of USG regulations and requirements; in depth
familiarity with other international donors preferred.
6. Proven ability to work with international and local partners, field
leadership, technical experts, and other stakeholders in the design and
implementation of health programs
7. Excellent technical skills in writing, editing, formatting, research,
and verbal communications.
8. Ability to multi-task, manage deadlines effectively, and demonstrate
flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
9. Team player with ability to work with diverse teams.
10. Working knowledge of a second language preferred; French or Spanish is
desirable.
11. Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
12. Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
13. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel
and PowerPoint.
14. Willingness to support IMA World Health’s mission.
How to Apply:
If you are qualified and interested in discussing this engagement in more
detail,
please submit your resume in confidence to the website on the link below:
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