Senior Business Development Officer

Position: Business Development Officer

Location: Beirut Office

Reports to: Country Director with a dotted line to the Business Development department in the US

Position Summary:

The Business Development Officer at Anera plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's future through strategic fundraising efforts. This position involves identifying funding opportunities, developing compliant and compelling proposals, and building strong relationships with donors to secure essential resources for advancing Anera’s mission in Lebanon. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of analytical and creative skills to navigate a competitive funding environment effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Opportunity Tracking and Donor Engagement: Actively track funding opportunities across various platforms and proactively approach upcoming calls for proposals. Establish and nurture relationships with existing and potential donors through regular engagement and strategic communication.
• Proposal Development: Lead the development of funding proposals by ensuring compliance with donor requirements and aligning with Anera’s strategic goals. This includes coordinating with program and finance teams to design comprehensive proposals that reflect the needs and objectives of the projects.
• Strategic Networking: Conduct thorough donor mapping to identify and research new grant opportunities. Meet with current and prospective donors to foster relationships and understand their priorities and funding mechanisms.
• Assessment and Research: Conduct assessments to identify gaps and opportunities for new projects. Compile background information and context analyses essential for developing robust proposals, including stakeholder analysis, conceptual frameworks, and results frameworks.
• Process Management: Manage the proposal development process from the beginning to the end, keeping track of deadlines, liaising with internal teams, and ensuring that quality remains intact.
• Reporting and Compliance: Coordinate the preparation and submission of detailed reports to donors, ensuring they reflect the progress and impact of the projects accurately. Monitor compliance with donor regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaison and Coordination: Facilitate effective communication between headquarters, field staff, and donors. Organize and conduct site visits and meetings, ensuring alignment and promoting Anera’s initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in business development, fundraising, or grant management within the NGO sector. Proven track record of developing successful proposals and securing significant funding.
• Skills: Exceptional ability to identify and analyze funding opportunities. Strong project management skills, with an ability to lead proposal processes and coordinate diverse teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Attributes: Strategic thinker with robust problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Must be adaptable and capable of working in a dynamic environment.
• Travel: Willingness to travel as needed for donor engagements, site visits, and other relevant activities.