ILRI Business Development Proposal Manager Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. ILRI Kenya looking for “Business Development Proposal Manager”. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 28 October 2022.
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works for better lives through livestock in developing countries. ILRI is co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, has 14 offices across Asia and Africa, employs some 700 staff and has an annual operating budget of about USD80 million.
ILRI Business Development Proposal Manager Jobs 2022
The ILRI has published a job vacancy announcement on 30 September 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Business Development Proposal Manager to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) |
| Position | Business Development Proposal Manager |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree |
| Experience Required | Ten years |
| Application Deadline | 28 October 2022 |
ILRI Job Vacancy 2022
The position: The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and continued development of all processes and capabilities supporting the development of new research project proposals. They will work with ILRI’s research leaders and other internal stakeholder to identify and prioritize their resource mobilization requirements. Directly supporting researchers, program leaders, and program managers to ensure the successful delivery of new proposals that supports both the ILRI Research and One CGIAR Livestock portfolios. This position combines skills and experience in proposal management, funder intelligence, donor compliance, and process development and improvement. This position will lead the building of a community of practice of excellent proposal management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides management, strategic analysis and coordination to the ILRI proposal management and pipeline management process.
- Create annual business development plans to meet ILRI’s annual revenue targets, outlining target donors and regions/countries.
- Develop and streamline business development processes to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support the identification and analysis of opportunities to pursue that fit within ILRI’s overall strategy. Identify and liaise with key stakeholders and potential partners.
- Provide analysis and recommendations and facilitate timely Go/No-Go bid decision-making.
- Coordinate with the One CGIAR to identify, track, and analyze donor opportunities through business forecasts in line with ILRI’s strategy and research and share with appropriate researchers.
- Coordinate with Program Managers opportunities tracking and pipeline management.
- Build relationships with ILRI’s Country Offices to identify and prepare for upcoming funding opportunities, including conducting intelligence capture trips and providing capacity building trainings.
- Communicate pipeline forecast opportunities with Program Leaders, ILRI senior management, project/regional offices, and relevant internal teams.
- Work with ILRI research leaders and other internal stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and support the achievement of their resource mobilization goals.
Qualification & Experience:
- Master’s degree in business, international development, political science, or relevant field
- Relevant professional certification
- Ten years’ relevant experience in an international or similar organization with a focus on business development / partnerships.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to summarize and present information; Proficiency in a second language is desirable.
- Prior experience working in a multi-donor organization specifically with USAID, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- Proven experience implementing and monitoring strategies and establishing long term partnerships
- Must be able to research information and analyse data to arrive at valid conclusions, make recommendations effectively, and execute plans of action within a team dynamic.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, persuade, influence, and adapt communication style to different situations and individuals. Exposure to developing countries is essential.
- Good Understanding of CGIAR processes will be an add advantage
- Strong and varied experience of administration and operations in complex programs.
- Demonstrated leadership, ethics and sound judgment, both independently and as part of a team
- Value honesty, integrity and diversity.
- Building and maintaining partnership and relationships.
- Selecting, coaching and appraising staff.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply ILRI Business Development Proposal Manager Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 28 October 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.ilri.org |
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