Job Vacancies Pact, June 2012

Job Vacancies Pact
Position: Sr. Business Development Officer
Location: United States of America ( The ), Washington
Closing Date: Thursday, 23 August 2012

Summary:
As a member of the Opportunity Development Department at Pact, each team member is committed to sharing in the success of the organization, its peers, and individual accomplishments. This department is managed thru a matrixed structure that promotes winning proposals in a collaborative manner. Emphasis is placed on establishing best practices and rallying together around the team’s high performance. The team fosters effective communications which is cooperative in nature and offers team members, both experienced and new professionals, opportunities for learning and professional development. Ideal candidates bring positive energy to this dynamic (and fun) work environment.
The Senior Business Development Officer (SBDO) coordinates specific proposals often managing and directing a small team assigned to a geographic region. S/he will contribute to longer-term market research and trends analysis, as well as support development of country and regional-level business strategies. Management, mentoring and coaching of assigned team members is expected.
The SBDO reports to a Business Development Manager or Director.

Specific Duties:
Coordinate and help produce proposals as assigned, ensuring that proposal meet funder specifications and deadlines as well as Pact’s quality standards; conduct research for and draft proposal sections as necessary
Work with program officers, country representatives, and other staff to conceptualize and design proposals for new project activities and/or amendments to current projects
Facilitate or support bid decision-making conversations
Coordinate with Grants & Contracts and Finance for budget review and approvals and to negotiate final awards with donors
Build a network of professional business contacts within Pact’s industry; negotiate partnership arrangements and budgets; coordinate teaming agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other institutional agreements with partners
Identify new sources of funding and opportunity; monitor and share information from outside sources of news, including political and security information
Identify training needs and develop and deliver training modules tailored to the needs of HQ and field-based Pact staff; develop manuals, general operating procedures, templates, guides and other tools; mentor staff in proposal development as needed
Engage with Pact’s internal technical network and represent the organization at external events
Maintain accurate information in database and assist with conducting analysis of proposal development; Maintain accurate and timely electronic files
Serve as Acting Business Development Manager or Director as needed
Other related tasks, as needed

Minimum Qualifications:
BA and at least 8 years of relevant experience (or equivalent)
Ability to travel internationally on short notice.
May involve travel for 3-5 weeks at a time.

Preference for:
A graduate degree in a related field
Significant experience in international development in an overseas setting
Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one other language

Skills and Abilities:
Behavioral Competencies
Strong in all areas

Leadership
Ability to sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor and peer organizations
Strong understanding of Pact’s strategy and how tasks contribute to the greater good
Consistently works within internal process and procedures
Strong interpersonal and team building skills
Engagement in corporate initiatives

Project Management
Strong planning and time management skills
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make a presentation
Ability to problem-solve difficult issues
Ability to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities
Good negotiating and conflict resolution skills
Strong understanding of budgets

Technical Skills
Good experience in one of Pact’s technical areas or a support function
Working knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations
Competence using common desktop applications and internal systems

How to apply:
To apply for this position, please visit Pact’s job board at: https://www5.ultirecruit.com/PAC1005/JobBoard/ListJobs.aspx?__vt=ExtCan

Pact 1828 L St, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 202-466-5666, Fax: 202-466-5665




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