To support our growth strategy, we are looking for a dynamic, results-oriented professional with strong credentials and relevant work experience to fill the following position:
Reporting to the Head of Liabilities, the incumbent will responsible for establishing and cultivating relationship with development partners and the NGO industry players as well developing theadvisory unit of the Bank.
Main Duties:
Responsible for the development of concept notes and viable project proposals in collaboration with development partners and relevant bank departments (Product, Finance, Risk and compliance etc.)
Work with content contributors to write/edit technical content into concise, understandable responses that are consistent with the bank policies and meets proposal requirements
Coordinate internal and external funding resources for proposal development.
Develop and review proposal strategies and winning themes (win-themes) and develop proposal management plan
Develop training materials and provide advisory services/capacity building to customers and partners as required
Research new funding opportunities and make appropriate judgments about their potential to realize income and contribute to bidding strategy development
Undertake key research to understand the Business and project drivers of development industry, customers and potential opportunities
Keep closely informed about development industry and government funding trends that support the Bank’s target market
Develop and maintain relationships with consortia members, development partners and relevant government agencies
Represent the bank in meetings/forums with relevant stakeholders
Provide training to various departments within the bank on effective proposal writing targeted at development partners.
Minimum qualification and experience required:
B.A/BSC finance, business, economics or other related field. Masters in relevant field preferred but not required.
Minimum 10 years’ experience working in development industry with proven experience in preparing compelling, high-quality documentation (concept notes, presentations, proposals,budgets, reports, log frames, Theories of Change etc.) for different donor and development audiences.
Proven experience of establishing and negotiating partnerships between organizations; experience in developing and writing consortia proposals and teaming agreements as part of consortia bid development
Experience of establishing and cultivating strong donor relationships that have delivered substantially increased income
Proven experience of evaluating proposals and providing high quality analytical, feedback to the Bank
Familiarity with M&E tools; theories of change, monitoring frameworks and basic evaluation techniques
Strong interpersonal skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills
Strong administrative and organizational skills: ability to be self-directed and take an initiative
Strong analytical and financial and skills