Deputy Director of Business Development

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Business Development, the Deputy Director is responsible for leading the process for proposal development and submission, providing ongoing supervision for proposal development, project design, document production and submission for all countries of operation. The Deputy Director manages the current and future pipeline of development opportunities, tracks industry trends and funding announcements, and work closely with the Senior Director and Country Teams on developing fundraising strategies for Anera’s geographic and thematic focus areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Deputy Director will be responsible for identifying new funding opportunities, cultivating relationships with new funders and partners, and strengthening existing relationships.
• In coordination with Anera’s Senior Director, Country Teams, and the Executive Leadership Team, develops and implements a long-term strategy for growing and diversifying Anera’s sources of funding from institutional funders, foundations and corporations.
• Oversee the proposal development process ensuring adherence to internal guidelines, proposal development calendars, and donor requirements.
• Work closely with the members of the Global Business Development Team and Country Offices on developing high quality technical and financial proposals, through contribution to project design, narrative, budget and review of all proposals and concept notes drafts.
• Provide recommendations on enhancing existing systems to streamline the business development process, improve proposal quality and ensure accountability.
• Work with the Senior Director and other Business Development team members on setting and meeting annual targets for the Business Development department.
• Collaborate with other departments at Anera to share information and best practices, and to develop joint initiatives that further Anera’s mission.
• Organize regular meetings between the Global Business Development Team, Country Teams and Finance Teams to ensure alignment on new and ongoing opportunities.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior staff, fostering their professional development and helping them achieve departmental objectives.
• Conduct other duties as requested by the Senior Director of Business Development.

Travel:

• This role requires traveling of up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, International Affairs, or other related field.
• 5-7 years of proposal writing and grant solicitation experience.
• Successful track record in securing six figure grants from bilateral and multilateral agencies, foundations and corporations.
• Demonstrated ability to write persuasively and with clarity.
• Previous experience working with remote staff across multiple time zones.
• Advance English writing, editing and proofreading, as well as verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international development, international affairs or similar degree
• Knowledge of EU funders and UN agencies.
• Knowledge of and experience in the Middle East.
• Familiarity with Google Suite.