Business Development Coordinator

Role Purpose

The Business Development Coordinator (BDC) will support the coordination of business development opportunities and processes within Plan Lebanon.

Dimensions of the Role

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Business Development Manager, the BDC will work closely with a variety of functions to ensure Plan International Lebanon’s growth, including the Programme Director, MERL Coordinator, Technical Specialists, Programme Managers, advocacy & influencing manager, grants and partnerships manager amongst others.

Accountabilities

Resource Mobilization and Donor Engagement:

• Under the supervision of the Business Development Manager, engage with Plan International’s National Offices (fundraising offices in the Plan International Federation) to share updates, fundraising needs and priorities
• Conduct mapping and analyses of key donors and potential funding opportunities for Lebanon, and update the mapping on a regular basis
• Update the funding pipeline and provide forecast and performance analysis

Proposal Development:

• Support or lead on the development of successful concept notes and grant proposal packages following proposal development SOPs, based on evidence and needs assessments, in line with the Country Strategy and in accordance with donor requirements and guidelines – through close coordination with the Business Development Manager, Programme Director, M&E, technical focal points and Finance Manager, as well as partners and relevant National Offices
• Support the coordination and facilitation of design workshops with programme, technical units and partners as required
• Work with Programme Managers and the Country Finance Manager on developing effective and efficient budgets in line with planned interventions and the annual budget;
• Assure that proposals developed and submitted to a donor are gender-responsive in nature
• Work directly with the Grants Coordinator ensure that Funding Agreement Documents (FADs) are developed correctly and processes adhered to        

Coordination, Communication and HR:

• Provide updates and reports to Plan Lebanon’s management team, Global Hub, relevant National Offices and donors
• Liaise and coordinate with Programme Managers (CP, GBV/SRHR, Education, Livelihoods), advocacy & influencing manger, grants coordinator & partnerships coordinator as needed
• Represent Plan International Lebanon with donors and in inter-agency working groups as needed
• Attend regular calls, meetings, etc. as required by Plan International

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