• Manage all aspects of proposal development by working with field and headquarters staff on program design, proposal writing and cost proposal development
• Track local and international donor funding opportunities and track contacts between EngenderHealth staff and key donors and produce a monthly update on the status of these contacts
• Be aware of donor priorities and government health policies and programs in EngenderHealth’s areas of intervention
• Identify potential donors and develop relationships with them by meeting them on a regular basis to update them on EngenderHealth programs
• Ensure up-to-date awareness of the region’s field activities in all program areas by visiting country programs
• Expand the capabilities of EngenderHealth staff to participate in technical and cost proposals and other business development efforts through mentoring and direct training
• Collaborate with senior management to identify and strategize on new business opportunities
• Liaise with other partner organizations involved in public health and identify areas of potential collaboration; take the lead in developing concept notes for potential collaborative projects
• Keep abreast of the international public health best practices in these areas
• Follow releases of Request for Proposals (RFP) and Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential donors which may be of interest to EngenderHealth; to the extent possible, and ethical, anticipate the release of RFPs and EOIs
• Assist in program design and proposal writing for development of large proposals
• Deliver presentations on behalf of EngenderHealth in the proposal development meetings and other external events.
• Track and share progress against business development targets for the region

Policy and Advocacy responsibilities:

• Lead EngenderHealth’s engagement with donor, government and other partners like national and international NGOs, multi-lateral and bilateral institutions, research organizations, and the corporate sector
• Lead EngenderHealth’s advocacy program
• Provide technical assistance to EngenderHealth country platforms.
• Ensure that all countries have up-to-date annual advocacy plans.
• Assist countries in the development of a contact list of key individuals and ensure that effective systems are in place to management, and report on contacts with these individuals

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess the following requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Advanced Degree in Business with 5-10 years of management experience in the development sector
• Experience in partnership relationships with NGOs and donor relations
• Outstanding writing / documentation skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing in English to make effective public presentations
• Strong report writing and presentation skills, including in use of graphics, diagrams and data.
• Ability to understand complex issues (including those related to statistics, financial flows and IT) and the ability to articulate these in a simple, easy-to-read way

ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS:

• Self-starter
• Able to achieve results in collaboration with own and other teams
• Able to get results with limited supervision

PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Knowledge of the key health issues like Reproductive and Child Health (RCH), family planning,
• Knowledge and deep understanding of the region’s social, political and economic dynamics,
• Knowledge of donor environment and conceptual clarity on major policy issues in health