Head of Business Development

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Posted date	25th June, 2024	Last date to apply	1st July, 2024
Country	Pakistan	Locations	Islamabad
Category	Development Sector
Salary	300k - 350k
Type	Full Time	Position	1
Experience	7 years	Maximum Age	45 years
Status	Closed

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of Head of Program, the main role of the Head of Business/ proposal Development will be to identify and pursue business/ proposal opportunities to drive organizational growth. The focus will be on formulating and executing strategies to expand the Organization's presence, enhance revenue streams, and foster sustainable partnerships.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Identification of Potential Business Opportunities:

Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, potentials, and new partnerships.
Assist HoP in Developing and implementing country fund raising strategyy of PMS in alignment with the organization's overall mission and objectives.
Donors Mapping and connect potential donors with the PMS for possible partnership.
Development of Concept Notes and proposals as per the Potential Donors requirements.
Participation in Fund Raising Events and reporting back to the Management.
Assess the feasibility and profitability of potential ventures.

2. Planning Strategically:

Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with organizational goal and Policy.
Develop detailed business plans for new initiatives, outlining objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
Assist in developing and implementing country program strategyy of PMS for in alignment with the organization's overall mission and objectives.
Collaborate with senior leadership to identify opportunities for new programs and enhancements to the existing ones.
Identify, connect and Plan new opportunities and trends as per the Organizational Policy.

3. Client Relationship Management:

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and partners.
Lead the due -diligence process on behalf of PMS.
Cultivate new relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and industry influencers.
Development of Proposals and Concept Papers:
Lead the team in development of compiling proposals & Concept Papers/ Notes and pitching these for potential clients and partners.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with client needs and organizational capabilities

4. Cross Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, procurement, MEAL, Business Development, thematic lead and other relevant departments, to ensure successful program planning and implementation.
Foster collaboration and communication to address challenges and facilitate a smooth program development process.
Collaborate with internal teams, including Program, MEAL, Operations, and others to ensure a cohesive approach to business development.
Coordinate with external partners and stakeholders to maximize collaborative opportunities.

5. Monitoring & Collaboration:

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of business development strategies.
Prepare regular reports for leadership, highlighting key performance indicators and progress towards business development goals.
Prepare the situation report in case of any emergency for donor situational awareness.
Review and finalize the donor report.
Any other report asked by line manager / management.

Job Specifications:

Education:

Master’s degree in business, English, social science, or a relevant field.

Work Experience:

Minimum 7 - 8 years of experience in program / proposal designing and development.
Minimum 3 years of experience with EU and ECHO proposal development.
Experience with UN intuitional proposal development will be an asset.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of best practices and trends in program development.
Technical Proficiency.
Relationship Building.
Strong negotiation skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Market research.
Strong presentation skills.
Critical Thinking.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: Pak Mission Society is committed to building a diverse organization and an environment of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Safeguarding: Pak Mission Society is committed to Safeguarding of Children and Adults and in no way tolerate any harm to our beneficiaries.

Child Safeguarding: Ensuring the safety and well-being of children, protecting them from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Adult Safeguarding: Protecting vulnerable adults, including the elderly or individuals with disabilities, from harm, abuse, or neglect.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, origin, gender, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Zero Tolerance to PSEA: Pak Mission Society has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Pak Mission Society ‘s personnel against the people they serve. All forms of sexual exploitation and abuse are incompatible with the universally accepted norms, values, principles and standards that underpin our [Name of the organization]. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone and all selected candidates will be required to comply with the Pak Mission Society’s PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behavior related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.

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