Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Age at most 40 years

Educational Requirements

Masters in Forestry / Environment / Natural Resources Management / Zoology / Development Studies / International Relations, or any relevant degree with a proven track record of successful business proposal writing in the development field. Academic credentials could be flexible in the case of highly deserving candidates.

Experience Requirements

• 5 years of experience of working in a development organization with program/project development responsibilities.
• Experience of developing and/or managing budgets, and of writing narrative reports
• Experience of leading and contributing to proposal writing for local/international development programming, ideally for a range of donors; information on the thematic areas, budget size, donor, and role in the process must be provided in the CV.
• Experience of drawing on evidence from evaluations, surveys, studies, etc. to guide project design and/or implementation.
• Understanding of and experience with logical frameworks and/or theories of change is essential.

Knowledge and Skills

• English proficiency and demonstrated ability to write high-quality, polished documents and reports for diverse audiences that are consistent with a set brand and style
• Knowledge of the national/international grant-making processes
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to persuasively present ideas
• Ability to plan effectively, set priorities, and meet tight deadlines under pressure
• Working knowledge of research methods, participatory rural appraisal, and other social survey techniques
• High standard of computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)Initiative and drive to achieve results.
• Strong organizational skills, able to work with significant levels of self-dependency
• An outward and engaging personality and strong sense of humor, able to build trust, work collaboratively in teams, and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a diverse multi-cultural environment
• Ability and willingness to travel for work

Responsibilities & Context

Job Context

We are seeking a self-motivated, dynamic, and experienced Business Development Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for proactively identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with new and existing Institutional Donors (e.g., FCDO, USAID, DFAT) and Multilaterals (e.g., The World Bank, European Commission), INGOs, Public and Private Sector projects/services providing opportunities. Essentially, this role demands for development of high-quality project proposals, concept notes, and bidding documents for submissions in response to Call for Proposals, Expression of Interest, and Request for Proposals. The incumbent for the role should have the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, possess great organizational skills, and contribute to our values as well as environmental and biodiversity conservation leadership. Arannayk offers opportunities for the growth and development of individuals in a highly professional and amicable work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the development landscape of the country with a special focus on Forest, Environment, Biodiversity, Natural Resources Management, and Climate Actions.
• Proactively identify new business opportunities with Institutional donors, multilateral donors, INGOs, and the Public & Private sector.
• Interpreting and apply donor requirements, and hand over projects to the implementation team once approved, including analysis of donor stipulations.
• Developing a sufficient understanding of Arannayk’s technical expertise to contribute to project design across all thematic areas of the organization.
• Leading the development of concept notes, expressions of interest, and proposals, including developing timelines and checklists; coordinating technical input from across the organization; writing high-quality proposal narratives, budgets, Logical Frameworks (LFAs), and budget narratives; and meeting internal and external deadlines in the process.
• Negotiating contracts and agreements with clients and partners.
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships and knowledge repositories with donors, clients, referrals, RFPs, prospects, and presentations and partners and building strong relationships to generate a high volume of prospective clients.
• Assisting in the management of data related to the tendering process.
• Carefully and critically review draft reports, ensure compliance and contractual obligations are met and pre-emptively raise concerns when quality or deadlines are not met.
• Represent the organization at external fora and in meetings with partners and donors to promote the organization, strengthen external relations, and identify opportunities for funding and partnerships.

Skills & Expertise