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Position Title: Business Development Officer - Washington DC Location: District of Columbia, DC
Salary Range: Competitive NonProfit Market
Compensation Package
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Benefits: Competitive NonProfit
Market Benefits Package Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Business Development Priority: Headquarters
Description:
The Business Development (BD) Officer works as a member of the BD Team with
the Program staff, Finance staff, and consultants to ensure successful
preparation and submission of IMA’s proposals. The BD Officer will manage both
prime and sub proposal opportunities, serving either as a leader or team
member. This includes leading pre-bid preparation, proposal development, and
transition to the Program staff for implementation. In addition, the BD Officer
will regularly communicate with Program and Technical staff, facilitate the
development of an opportunity pipeline, track the results of ongoing projects,
and monitor activities of competitors, partners, and donors. Responsibilities
will also include the development and refinement of BD processes, tools, and
templates and mentoring others in IMA’s BD processes and specific proposal
roles. Additionally, the BD Officer will support marketing material development
and serve as a representative of IMA at external events, partner meetings, and
other international health and development forums.
Duties: Essential Functions:
1. Support efforts for IMA to maximize competitiveness through
pre‐bid preparation, partner formation, and presentation of
compelling proposals.
2. Liaise with other IMA departments to engage programmatic and technical
experts.
3. Collect, analyze, maintain and present information about donors,
partners, and competitors to assist in informed bid decisions.
4. Monitor near- and far- term identified business opportunities for target
regions.
5. Synthesize input for and facilitate bid and no-bid decisions.
6. Support liaison with prime organizations and partner negotiations.
7. Develop proposal writing outlines, calendars and manage teams to deliver
on-time results.
8. Coordinate, manage, and/or write sections of proposals; serve as a team
member supporting any required aspect.
9. Support review and editing of cost documents.
10. Manage production of proposal submissions to ensure quality,
responsiveness to donor requirements, and on-time delivery of all documents.
11. Nurture proposal team working relationships.
12. Coordinate, facilitate, and document internal proposal debriefs.
13. Facilitate transition of awarded projects to implementation team.
14. Develop and maintain marketing materials including briefs, capacity
statements, one- pagers, and other needed promotional materials.
15. Develop, support, and initiate new and existing processes related to the
BD portfolio.
16. Participate in conferences, exhibitions, and other venues as applicable
to enhance and maintain IMA visibility.
Qualifications:
1. MPH, advanced degree in international development or related field
preferred..
2. Three+ years combined proposal/grant writing and program management
experience in international development.
3. Hands-on proposal management experience including coordination,
technical writing and editing, partnership development, recruitment, and budget
preparation.
4. Demonstrated success in securing funds from USG donors (USAID, CDC, OFDA
), other international donors (DFID, World Bank), and foundations.
5. In-depth knowledge of USG donor and other international donor
regulations and requirements.
6. Understanding of global health priorities and development approaches.
7. Proactive and able to self‐manage, multi‐task, and
prioritize in a faced-paced environment.
8. Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
9. Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and decision making skills.
10. Experienced in intelligence gathering and market research.
11. Proficient in MS Office and online resources.
12. Ability to travel.
13. Commitment to IMA World Health’s Mission.
Dead Line: March 28, 2014
How to Apply:
If you are qualified and interested in discussing this engagement in more
detail,
please submit your resume in confidence to the website on the link below:
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