US-Based Staff/ Full-Time Job
The Development Innovations Group (DIG) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Business Development Specialist to join our team. As a Senior Business Development Specialist, you will be responsible for leading the development and management of technical proposals for USAID projects.
Responsibilities:
- Join a business development team within a large and growing organization (with annual revenues of $75 million) focused on proposal development exclusively for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
- Engage in proposal capture activities to identify and pursue new business opportunities in line with the organization’s strategic objectives.
- Coordinate the proposal development process, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely and high-quality submissions.
- Collaborate with other technical writers to develop comprehensive and compelling proposals that meet USAID’s requirements.
- Structure consortia and facilitate collaboration among various stakeholders to strengthen proposals and leverage their expertise.
- Serve as a technical writer, responsible for developing well-written and persuasive sections of proposals, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with donor guidelines.
Qualifications:
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- Proven experience in engaging the private sector in business development activities is required.
- Knowledge and understanding of the USAID funding landscape, including the donor’s regulations, procedures, and priorities.
- Strong understanding of the international development sector, with a focus on one or more of the following technical areas: environmental management, basic service delivery (solid waste, water, and sanitation), inclusive/good governance and anti-corruption, community development, gender and LGBTQ+ knowledge, financial inclusion (microfinance, housing finance), and/or emergency management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical and research skills to gather and synthesize information from various sources.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, coordinating efforts with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
- Detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and make strategic decisions to advance business development goals.
- Other duties may be assigned as necessary to support the organization’s business development objectives.
Reports to: Business Development and Program Implementation Leader.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing company that is committed to delivering high-quality development solutions to our clients. If you are passionate about development, have experience working on proposals for USAID, and are seeking a job that comes with some international travel, we encourage you to apply. Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to info@developinnovations.com.
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