Senior Business Development Specialist at CARE

Responsibilities

• Oversee, coordinate, and be ultimately responsible for the preparation, writing, editing, review, management and timely submission of technical proposals and other CBU required materials;
• Coordinate advanced preparations for upcoming opportunities through AIMS including intelligence gathering, recruitment, workshop design and prep, technical content development;
• Make an initial assessment of CARE’s ability to effectively compete, and factors required to assure a successful bid (in the case where we move forward to a bid);
• Set priorities, delegate responsibilities and establish deadlines, document timetable, and report on same to Director;
• Identify potential partners, and play a lead role in the negotiation of teaming agreements;
• Develop agenda for strategy meetings including development of “win themes” for each proposal, as appropriate;
• Lead and provide guidance to the proposal team on proposal content, strategy, staffing, partners, and budgeting; and develop a timeline to accomplish said tasks;
• Provide accurate and timely information regarding job descriptions and profiles required for proposal writing, key positions and consultant assignments;
• Draft, edit, review and provide guidance to Country Offices regarding proposal strategies, technical content, and budgets, etc.;
• Document best practices and foster training to improve a successful proposal outcome;
• Help develop technical guidance documents to capture knowledge and learning from assigned proposals;
• Mentor and coach staff and provide ongoing feedback and supervision;
• Encourage staff development and career planning for the overall benefit of the employee.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in development related field;
• 6-8 years of experience in USG proposal development (including USAID, Department of State, BPRM, and CDC);
• Staff management experience is strongly preferred;
• Excellent writing skills with special emphasis on clear, persuasive language; strong editing skills;
• Knowledge of USG proposal requirements;
• Knowledge of USG rules and regulations.