Business Development Manager - Bekaa Area

Lead the development of concept notes and proposals, coordinating across departments, with the Executive Director, engaging particularly with the Program Performance and Quality (PAQ) team, technical advisors, program leads and finance to ensure the production of high quality proposals that are reflective of Nabad and donor strategic objectives, are operationally viable and accurately reflect the cost of doing business.

Ensure proposals and concept notes are developed in a timely manner and with realistic deadlines,

Coordinate both internally and externally, to ensure that prior to submission all proposals are reviewed and approved by management.

Lead on modification of programs in response to changing contexts and implementation realities.

FINANCE & COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

Ensure programs are executed in alignment with the donor agreement and the applicable donor regulations, staying abreast of changes in the regulatory environment related to donor/grant compliance.

Ensure that key contributing staff and partners have a clear understanding of donor requirements and expectations at all stages of the grant cycle.

Provide support and training to the field teams to ensure that Nabad Project Management minimum standards, including complex program management, are met.

In coordination with the Finance, ensure comprehensive monthly meetings and lead grant review meetings presenting up to date information, identifying issues to be addressed and following up on action points.

Support the finance team with budget development and ensure consistency with program planning.

OTHER TASKS

Produce other information and communications products for both internal and external audiences as required.

As delegated, act as focal point for all queries and information requests from Nabad and donors.

Represent Nabad to donors and other key stakeholders, as required.

Contribute to area and country level strategy development.

We are looking for individual with

At least 5 years’ experience successfully developing multiple funding streams - proposals, bids, and tenders.

Proven experience as a business development manager engaging with large-scale international donors.

Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, including drafting concept notes and proposals, and explaining complex concepts.

Excellent knowledge of donor proposal formats, problem analysis methodologies, theories of change, results/logical frameworks and budgeting.

Fluency in English and Arabic is required. Fluency in French is a plus.