Deputy Manager Business Development & Partnerships at BRAC

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Programme Senior Programme Manager Business Development & Partnerships, the Deputy Manager Business Development & Partnerships is responsible for:

Resource Mobilization:

• Supporting the implementation of the action plan for resource mobilisation with bilateral donors, foundations, multilaterals and regional organisations, in line with the OneBRAC Global Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Strategy;
• Supporting the execution of donor engagement strategies for potential bilateral donors, foundations, multilaterals and regional organisations in collaboration with BRAC´s country and regional fundraising teams and BRAC affiliates;
• Contributing to general information sharing on areas of responsibility within the GRP team, as well as towards BRAC’s country and regional fundraising teams and BRAC affiliates;
• Scoping of new funding opportunities;
• Qualifying prospects identified in the donor landscape analysis;
• Facilitating the outreach and cultivation of prospects to build trustful relationships in a proactive manner to secure income streams;
• Supprtoing in organising relevant outreach efforts (meetings, events, other);

Other

• Providing regular updates to the Senior Programme Manager Business Development & Partnerships on progress and results within areas of responsibility;
• Developing internal stakeholder relationships, in particular within the GRP team and with BRAC’s country and regional fundraising teams and BRAC affiliates to align funding needs and opportunities;

Safeguarding

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment;
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action;
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so;

Educational Requirements:

• Post-graduation/Masters in Development Studies/Geopolitics/Law/ Public Policy/Administration/ International Business, Economics, Business Administration, International Relations or equivalent with a demonstrable commitment to poverty reduction and social justice issues.

Required Competencies

• Understanding on the institutional fundraising market;
• Experience in working with from bilateral donors, foundations, multilaterals and/or regional organisations;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines;
• Understanding on donor mapping, scoping, profiling and/or donor engagement activities;
• Experience in organising relevant outreach efforts (meetings, events, other);
• A strong team player who is willing to support colleagues and the wider organisation;
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to active citizenship, poverty eradication, global justice, social change, and gender equality Ability to work virtually in a global environment;
• Proficiency in English required; fluency in an additional language, particularly French, or Arabic would be an asset;
• Ability to travel internationally @ 10% of time;

Experience Requirements:

• At least 2 (two) years of experience with proven track record of corporate sector and/or trusts & foundations fundraising in an international development organisation.