Deadline: Ongoing
CARE is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Business Development Specialist in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Senior Business Development Specialist works closely with other members of the Competitive Bids Unit and with Country Office (CO) and HQ staff to ensure responsiveness to the requirements of the RFA/RFP and consistency with CARE’s best practices and Country Office needs and interest.
CARE’s mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Senior Business Development Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Oversee, coordinate, and be ultimately responsible for the preparation, writing, editing, review, management and timely submission of technical proposals and other CBU required materials.
- Coordinate advanced preparations for upcoming opportunities through AIMS including intelligence gathering, recruitment, workshop design and prep, technical content development.
- Make an initial assessment of CARE’s ability to effectively compete, and factors required to assure a successful bid (in the case were we move forward to a bid).
- Set priorities, delegate responsibilities and establish deadlines, document timetable, and report on same to Director.
- Identify potential partners, and play a lead role in the negotiation of teaming agreements.
- Develop agenda for strategy meetings including development of “win themes” for each proposal, as appropriate.
- Lead and provide guidance to the proposal team on proposal content, strategy, staffing, partners and budgeting; and develop a timeline to accomplish said tasks.
- Provide accurate and timely information regarding job descriptions and profiles required for proposal writing, key positions and consultant assignments.
- Manage the CBU SharePoint site including management of interns and staff responsible for updating and building out the site.
- Develop models and best practices for knowledge management.
- Develops documents including updated “Why We Lose”, oversees development of PPR database and updated capacity statements.
- Develop models and best practices for new business development as coordinated through AIMS.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor’s degree in development related field.
- 6-8 years of experience in USG proposal development (including USAID, Department of State, BPRM and CDC).
- Staff management experience is strongly preferred.
- Excellent writing skills with special emphasis on clear, persuasive language; strong editing skills.
- Knowledge of USG proposal requirements.
- Knowledge of USG rules and regulations.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit CARE.
