Business Development Assistant Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proposal and Bid Technical Writing:

• Develop, write, and edit high-quality technical proposals, bids, and related documentation in response to RFPs, RFIs, and other solicitation requests from multilateral agencies, government institutions, and international non-profits.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and best practices for public sector and international bidding processes.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), project teams, and stakeholders to gather and integrate relevant technical content.
• Maintain a repository of past proposals, templates, and best practices for continuous improvement.
• Conduct research on industry trends, donor and government agency priorities, and competitive analysis to enhance proposal strategies.

Financial Proposal Preparation and Support:

• Develop detailed financial proposals, including cost estimates, pricing strategies, and budget breakdowns tailored to international donors, government projects, and consulting engagements.
• Work closely with finance, procurement, and project teams to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.
• Analyze financial risks and develop mitigation strategies for business proposals.
• Ensure compliance with financial and contractual requirements for all submitted proposals, especially those for international funding agencies and government institutions.

Risk Management and Client Background Check:

• Conduct due diligence and background checks on potential clients, partners, and funding agencies to assess risks and compliance requirements.
• Identify financial, legal, and reputational risks associated with new business opportunities and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance frameworks, particularly in government and international bidding processes.
• Work closely with legal and compliance teams to review contracts, agreements, and risk exposure before entering into business engagements.

Client Relationship and Account Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, multilateral organizations, non-profits, and consulting partners.
• Act as a key point of contact for client inquiries, ensuring prompt and professional responses.
• Monitor client feedback and satisfaction to identify areas for service improvement and long-term partnerships.
• Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities to drive business growth in the public and international sectors.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored solutions that meet client needs.

Event and Conference Support:

• Represent the organization at industry events, donor conferences, government procurement briefings, and networking functions.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing business development events, workshops, and meetings with international and government partners.
• Develop marketing materials, presentations, and promotional content for events.
• Identify and engage with potential business partners and clients during industry gatherings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accountancy, Economics, Education, Communications, Political Science, International Relations, or other related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience in business development, proposal writing, or consulting, preferably with international non-profits, multilateral organizations, or government bidding processes.
• Proven experience in technical proposal development, particularly for government contracts, international funding agencies, and donor-funded projects.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and financial proposal preparation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for client engagement and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and proposal management tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Prior experience working with consulting firms, donor agencies, or public sector institutions is an advantage.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with tact and discretion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proposal and Bid Technical Writing:

• Develop, write, and edit high-quality technical proposals, bids, and related documentation in response to RFPs, RFIs, and other solicitation requests from multilateral agencies, government institutions, and international non-profits.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and best practices for public sector and international bidding processes.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), project teams, and stakeholders to gather and integrate relevant technical content.
• Maintain a repository of past proposals, templates, and best practices for continuous improvement.
• Conduct research on industry trends, donor and government agency priorities, and competitive analysis to enhance proposal strategies.

Financial Proposal Preparation and Support:

• Develop detailed financial proposals, including cost estimates, pricing strategies, and budget breakdowns tailored to international donors, government projects, and consulting engagements.
• Work closely with finance, procurement, and project teams to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.
• Analyze financial risks and develop mitigation strategies for business proposals.
• Ensure compliance with financial and contractual requirements for all submitted proposals, especially those for international funding agencies and government institutions.

Risk Management and Client Background Check:

• Conduct due diligence and background checks on potential clients, partners, and funding agencies to assess risks and compliance requirements.
• Identify financial, legal, and reputational risks associated with new business opportunities and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance frameworks, particularly in government and international bidding processes.
• Work closely with legal and compliance teams to review contracts, agreements, and risk exposure before entering into business engagements.

Client Relationship and Account Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, multilateral organizations, non-profits, and consulting partners.
• Act as a key point of contact for client inquiries, ensuring prompt and professional responses.
• Monitor client feedback and satisfaction to identify areas for service improvement and long-term partnerships.
• Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities to drive business growth in the public and international sectors.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored solutions that meet client needs.

Event and Conference Support:

• Represent the organization at industry events, donor conferences, government procurement briefings, and networking functions.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing business development events, workshops, and meetings with international and government partners.
• Develop marketing materials, presentations, and promotional content for events.
• Identify and engage with potential business partners and clients during industry gatherings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accountancy, Economics, Education, Communications, Political Science, International Relations, or other related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience in business development, proposal writing, or consulting, preferably with international non-profits, multilateral organizations, or government bidding processes.
• Proven experience in technical proposal development, particularly for government contracts, international funding agencies, and donor-funded projects.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and financial proposal preparation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for client engagement and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and proposal management tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Prior experience working with consulting firms, donor agencies, or public sector institutions is an advantage.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with tact and discretion.