Counterpart International is a global development organization that empowers people and communities to implement innovative and enduring solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges. For nearly 50 years, Counterpart has been forging partnerships with communities in need to address complex problems related to economic development, food security and nutrition, and building effective governance and institutions.
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SUMMARY:
Coordinate and support Counterpart’s new business development to (1) build on Counterpart’s program successes with innovative new program initiatives while remaining true to our vision, mission and values; (2) make the broadest and richest impact on project beneficiaries; and (3) institutionalize best practices, lessons learned and successes in the program development process. All of the above will be within the framework of the organization’s two primary practice areas: governance and civil society strengthening and community resiliency and development. The New Business Development Officer will identify new business development opportunities and coordinate and support proposal development activities, including developing agendas, arranging and facilitating meetings, identifying action items, and ensuring that participants follow-up on tasks. The New Business Development Officer also supports the editing and finalization of key proposal deliverables. This position reports to the Senior Manager, New Business Development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Through close collaboration with the Senior Manager, the New Business Development Officer will:
• Write and edit, as needed, for capability and past performance statements, management plans, staffing plans as well as other sections of technical proposals.
• Conduct desk studies and research relevant to program development, proposal development and expanding technical expertise within Counterpart’s core practice areas.
• Take lead in coordinating all proposal related activities: assist with mobilization and support of proposal teams, develop proposal development calendars and checklists, track progress against timeline, draft partner agreements and manage partner deliverables, prepare consultant contracts and manage consultants, arrange assessment team travel and visas, etc.
• Assist with recruitment with respect to consultants, proposal staffing, partner organizations and other personnel pertinent to the preparation of proposals, interviewing potential staff and preparing resumes.
• Organize and participate in proposal review sessions, and provide constructive feedback on program design and budget.
• Oversee production, packaging and delivery of proposals.
• Participate in external marketing efforts, including the production of marketing materials; represent Counterpart to external stakeholders including current and potential donor and partner organizations.
• Provide administrative and programmatic support to current Counterpart programs, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor Degree plus a minimum of seven years of relevant work experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience), including working with donor agency (USAID, World Bank, BPRM or similar) or development organization – directly or indirectly, and field experience working with development programs;
• Experience with program development and design;
• Previous experience with program implementation, management, and monitoring and evaluation preferred;
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Self-motivated and self-directed;
• Thorough computer software skills, namely the MS Office Suite of programs;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (writing sample required);
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize;
• Willingness to travel internationally;
• Language skills in French, Spanish, Arabic or Russian strongly preferred.
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