Proactively develop and coordinate inputs to concept notes and proposals.

•    The ability to write quality and technical concept notes and proposals that meet the donor requirements.

•    Identify specific opportunity needs and build and manage internal teams from across FH to develop competitive proposals.

•    Effectively corresponding with key internal and external stakeholders.

•    Utilize and support improvements to FH internal business development, and opportunity capture planning tools and resources.

•    Coordinate and manage country office teams to develop and maintain key business development plans and implement strategies.

•    Manage and lead the full business development lifecycle for priority opportunities, from opportunity identification, assessment, capture, to proposal development and post submission.

•    Ensure adequate documentation and file management throughout the capture and proposal development process.

•    Achieve annual business pursuit targets working with institutional donors, foundations, corporations and implementing partners to enable FH to scale up programs and impact by securing increasingly larger, multiyear grants.

•    Work proactively and collaboratively with FH Global and Country level programs, technical teams, and regional leadership to identify new program opportunities, cultivate donor/partner relationships and secure new and continued funding.

•    Other duties may be assigned as needed and bandwidth permitting.

Job Level Specifications

•    Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor and in full agreement with FH’s Christian beliefs.

•    Passionate about fulfilling FH mission of demonstrating the love of Christ to people affected by disaster, conflict, and poverty, and maintain an attitude and behavior in accordance with FH Heartbeat.

•    Demonstrated computer operating skills, including proficiency in Google platforms, Microsoft Office products, and virtual technologies such as Skype and/or Zoom.

•    Must work independently under difficult conditions with strong negotiation, interpersonal and organizational skills.

•    Effectively and efficiently manage all resources.

•    Medical fitness to live and travel in rural and urban areas with extreme conditions and limited medical support.

•    Ability to travel up to 40% of the time domestically, regionally, and internationally, to fragile contexts, countries and/or locations.

Experience

•    Typically, 5+ years of related experience in a large and complex, global Non-Governmental Organization.

•    Experience in a complex, matrixed organization, with the ability to scale processes in a global, professional, service organization.

•    Extensive experience managing, coordinating, and providing inputs to the full business development lifecycle.

•    Thorough knowledge of US Government development assistance structure, procurement policy, approaches, and mechanisms.

•    Strong interpersonal skills, networking, and stakeholder engagement.

Education/Certifications

•    Master’s degree in business, International Development or similar field or equivalent combination of undergraduate degree and 3 years of relevant experience.

Language

Proficiency in spoken and written English and French. Strong presentation, reading and analysis skills with the ability to effectively communicate and positively influence, write reports, business correspondence, proposal inputs, tools and templates, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, donors, customers, and the general public.